Adam Silver in Charlotte

Post #1 » by **fatlever** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:20 pm

Adam Silver is meeting with the Bobcats today in Charlotte. Post anything news worthy here.

Stephanie Ready ‏@StephanieReady 3m

Waiting now for the NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to address the media... Tune in to #BobcatsLive tonight...Expecting a special guest!

Post #2 » by **fatlever** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:21 pm

Kelli Bartik ‏@KelliBartik 5m

NBA Commish Adam Silver: I'd love to bring the Allstar game back here (Charlotte)...the process is for teams to apply, arena upgrades needed

Post #3 » by **fatlever** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:24 pm

if you havent heard, the bobcats are asking the city for arena improvements. that news came out last week. was in their original contract, to reassess the arena after 7 years and then request needed improvements.

HornetJail · Post #4 » by **HornetJail** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:39 pm

Our arena requires improvement? It's one of the newest in the league. What do we need? I don't see us needing reinforced backboards, Byron Mullens and Ben Gordon are gone already.

Post #5 » by **fatlever** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:44 pm

Kelli Bartik ‏@KelliBartik 10m

#NBA Adam Silver Happy with current playoff system, open to exploring tweaks, also says he's very excited about return of the Hornets.

Post #6 » by **JDR720** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:45 pm

Biz Gilwalker wrote:Our arena requires improvement? It's one of the newest in the league. What do we need? I don't see us needing reinforced backboards, Byron Mullens and Ben Gordon are gone already.

http://nba.si.com/2014/03/21/charlotte- ... -upgrades/

$7.8 million to cover lighting, carpet and plumbing upgrades, among other basic renovations.
The team is seeking $34.1 million in changes, including $5.9 million for suite refurbishing, $3.6 million for restaurant remodeling and more than $10 million for technological improvements. Other smaller-ticket items include moving the ticket office, creating a youth activity area and repairing the floors

Post #7 » by **fatlever** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:46 pm

Biz Gilwalker wrote:Our arena requires improvement? It's one of the newest in the league. What do we need? I don't see us needing reinforced backboards, Byron Mullens and Ben Gordon are gone already.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/0 ... zCZZc6yFSo

To keep Time Warner Cable Arena among the NBA’s most modern buildings, the Charlotte Bobcats and tourism officials have submitted a $41.9 million list of improvements to the city of Charlotte.

The request includes suite improvements, restaurant renovations and moving the ticket office at the 8 1/2-year-old facility.

gehenherzog · Post #8 » by **gehenherzog** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:51 pm

Where would you move the ticket office? Down stairs? It seems to be in a good spot.

I would guess they would want it to be easier to get in the arena like it was at the old Coliseum

Post #9 » by **JDR720** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:53 pm

maybe Cho and Co. can get him to rig the draft so we get the DET pick lol

gehenherzog · Post #10 » by **gehenherzog** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:04 pm

JDR720 wrote:maybe Cho and Co. can get him to rig the draft so we get the DET pick lol

In a shocking turn of events, the Hornets were thrown into the lottery and drew the first pick.

Post #11 » by **JDR720** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 10:49 pm

The Press Conference
http://www.nba.com/bobcats/video/2014/0 ... v-3212152/ PT.1
http://www.nba.com/bobcats/video/2014/0 ... v-3212137/ PT.2

Marvel · Post #12 » by **Marvel** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 1:12 am

Anyone bring their poop bag?

doc.end · Post #13 » by **doc.end** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:11 am

JDR720 wrote:maybe Cho and Co. can get him to rig the draft so we get the DET pick lol

...next year as second overall. :wink: