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Boston Interested In 2010 All-Star Game

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Boston Interested In 2010 All-Star Game 

Post#1 » by Datruth345 » Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:44 pm

Via Wiretap

The Celtics are reportedly close to applying for the right to host an NBA All-Star Game as early as 2010, according to The Boston Globe.

The team will make a decision on whether or not to officially apply for the right to host a game within the next week.

"They've expressed interest," said Ski Austin, executive vice president/events and attractions for NBA Entertainment. "[Celtics president] Rich Gotham has met with us a couple of times over the last few years. We have sent them the specs for a formal bid. I think they are doing their due diligence."

Boston doesn't appear to have any particular year in mind, but the league is currently looking at sites for 2010-12.


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Post#2 » by MyInsatiableOne » Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:47 pm

Last time was in the 1960s if I am not mistaken...
It's still 17 to 11!!!!
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Post#3 » by greenbeans » Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:02 pm

the logistics will be TOUGH, but i could see it coming off great.
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Post#4 » by Milan24 » Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:03 am

MyInsatiableOne wrote:Last time was in the 1960s if I am not mistaken...

The 60's? Damn, Boston is long overdue.
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Post#5 » by CeltsfanSinceBirth » Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:48 am

Nice!! Perfect way to show off how great the city of Boston is, especially to a few key All-Star players.

No coincidence that the Celts might find themselves under the cap by the end of the 2010 season too. :wink:

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