CLEVELAND – It had been rumored for days now but it is finally official, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the 2022 NBA All-Star game.
The renovations on Quicken Loans Arena are a big reason why the city of Cleveland was chosen.
Cleveland is a passionate sports city with a proven track record of hosting large-scale, global events,” said Silver. “We thank Dan Gilbert, Len Komoroski and the civic leaders for their commitment, and we look forward to a weeklong celebration of our game.”
With the current, large-scale arena renovations underway that will be completed in advance of NBA All-Star 2022, the game and extended activities in the transformed Quicken Loans Arena will offer fans an enhanced experience.
“We are proud to host NBA All-Star weekend in Cleveland in 2022,” said Gilbert. “We have been working with the NBA, the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County to deliver this iconic event to Northeast Ohio for the last couple of years.
“The transformation and new state-of-the-art Quicken Loans Arena was an important factor in the NBA’s decision to choose Cleveland for this exciting classic broadcast across the globe. The world will get to see the modern Cleveland and all of its diversity, innovation and promise for the future.”
The renovations are expected to be completed in 2019, which gives the city of Cleveland a few years to prepare for such an event, as the eyes of the NBA will be focused on Cleveland.
The city of Cleveland has been over going its own updates over the last few years, and the All-Star game could potentially bring $100,000,000 into the NE Ohio region.
The Cavs last hosted the All-Star game in 1997. The Cavaliers benefit from the event being a few years away, it gives them more time to build towards being a contender in the East again.
The Cavs neighbors the Cleveland Indians host the 2019 MLB All-Star game, so the city of Cleveland should see a lot of positive attention.
Events such as All-Star games should have a positive financial impact over the next few years.
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