Add the Orlando Magic to the list of franchises interested in bidding for a future NBA All-Star Game.
According to Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando is eyeing a bidding on either the 2020 or 2021 All-Star Game.
The Orlando Magic intend to submit bids to host the NBA All-Star Game in 2020 or 2021, Magic CEO Alex Martins said.
At a press conference before the NBA’s regular-season game in London on Jan. 12, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said league officials released the bid specs for the 2020 and 2021 All-Star Games during the first week of this month.
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Martins said team officials will work with officials from the city of Orlando and Orange County government as the Magic prepare their bids.
New Orleans will host this year’s annual All-Star Game on February 19th, and Los Angeles is currently scheduled to host next year.
Charlotte has been discussed as a possibility for 2019, with several other teams besides Orlando, including Indiana, expressing interest in hosting the annual event in 2020 or 2021.
Orlando hosted the All-Star Game just five years ago, along with hosting it back in 1992.
