NBA Choose Charlotte as 2017 All-Star Venue

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has confirmed that Charlotte will stage the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.

The game will be played at the Time Warner Cable Arena, viagra buy the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets, on 19th February.

It will be the second All-Star Game in Charlotte after the city hosted in 1991.

“As a thriving city with a proud basketball tradition and a deep passion for the game, the city of Charlotte is a terrific All-Star destination,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

“We thank Michael Jordan, the Hornets organization and the Charlotte community for their support and congratulate them on bringing our All-Star festivities back to North Carolina.”

Hornets Chairman Michael Jordan said: “It is an honor to bring NBA All-Star back to Charlotte.

“I remember the excitement of playing in the 1991 All-Star Game, the first one held in my home state, and I take pride in being able to host NBA All-Star 2017 as the owner of the Hornets.

“This is a great moment for our fans, our city, and our franchise. We are excited to welcome the world to Charlotte and Time Warner Cable Arena in 2017.” 

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