The 2014 All-Star Game will be played at New Orleans Arena, home
of the Hornets, pending the completion of arena and hotel agreements. This will
mark the second time that NBA All-Star will be hosted in New Orleans, having
previously been held in the "Crescent City" in 2008.
"There is no better place to celebrate and showcase the NBA
than in New Orleans, a city with a rich tradition of hosting major events that
is second-to-none," said Stern. "Our 2008 NBA All-Star festivities
proved a terrific experience for everyone involved, and we anticipate 2014 will
be even better." A weeklong celebration, NBA All-Star showcases NBA players'
passion for basketball, engagement with fans, commitment to community and
respect for the history and tradition of the game.
The 2014 All-Star Game will mark the 30th year that Turner Sports
will provide NBA All-Star coverage, and the 12th consecutive year the All-Star
Game will be televised in primetime on TNT. The All-Star Game will be seen by a
worldwide television audience in more than 200 countries and territories and in
more than 40 languages.
No city in America has attracted
such a string of major sporting events in such a short period of time. This
proves that Louisiana continues to be a world class destination for major
events. These events will generate millions in economic return for the city and
state, provide thousands of jobs for our citizens and provide immeasurable
national and international publicity for our great state.
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