The season has been very successful for the Boston Celtics, but, as all good organizations do, they are looking toward the future. That future involves bringing the All-Star Game back to the city according to new reporting from the Boston Herald’s Sean Phillip Cotter.
City Councilor Brian Worrell has called for a meeting about how to go about preparing the city to improve its bid to host the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
“This is championship city,” said Worrell. “It’s definitely past due.”
The push to get an All-Star game to Boston comes after the major success Cleveland enjoyed as a result of its hosting the league’s annual exhibition tilt.
Per Worrell, the event generated $141.4 million in direct spending in Cleveland and generated $248.9 million in overall economic impact, making the attraction to Boston evident.
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More important is the legacy of the city itself. Winning is a part of Boston’s DNA, and it would be hard to find a more passionate and intense fan base than Boston’s.
This is crucial for so many people and no one deserves it quite as much as the Boston fan base who have been without an all-star game weekend in any sport since 1999. With the support of Governor Maura Healey, the city should be able to field a very competitive bid.
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