Adam Silver ‘Would Love’ NBA Team in Mexico City: Talks Expansion, All-Star Changes, Global Growth, and More
Adam Silver discusses NBA expansion, Mexico City’s role, All-Star potential, community accessibility, and efforts to grow basketball’s global reach in a press conference.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver praised the league’s deepening ties with Mexico on Wednesday. The league’s 33rd game in Mexico City marked the league’s ongoing commitment to expanding its global footprint.
In a recent press conference before the Washington Wizards and Miami Heat faced off at Arena Ciudad de México, Silver addressed topics ranging from league expansion and ticket pricing to fan engagement and the NBA’s grassroots initiatives in Mexico.
NBA Eyes Expansion, with Mexico City on the Radar
Silver acknowledged the growing interest in expansion, with Mexico City seen as a top candidate. While no timeline has been established, Silver noted that expansion discussions are underway, pending the league’s upcoming media rights deal.
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