In an internationalization project, the NBA announced that the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks will play the first games of the preseason in October; see details
This Tuesday, the 10th, the NBA announced that Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks will play their debut games in the next pre-season, scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates. The action is part of a project to internationalize the league, with the aim of popularizing it beyond the North American axis of sports consumption.
The matches are scheduled for the 6th and 8th of October, which will take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The matches will also be broadcast live in the Middle East and North Africa regions, which will cover an average of 200 countries. It is the first time that the NBA will hold contests in the country.
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“We are delighted to have the opportunity to participate in the first ever NBA Games in Abu Dhabi. It will be an incredibly memorable and impactful experience.”said Steve Koonin, CEO of the Hawks. the leader of bucks, Peter Feiginpointed out that the franchise is “honored to have been selected to participate in these games”. And completed: “We will be proud to represent our city, our state and Bucks fans around the world”.
The head of the Abu Dhabi tourism department, Saleh Mohamed Al Geziryscored: “Basketball has the ability to bring communities together, and players and visitors will feel the spirit of the game, on and off the court. The introduction of the NBA basketball teams marks an important milestone in our partnership.”.
In turn, the general manager of the North American league in Europe and the Middle East, Ralph Riverabelieve that “Bringing Hawks and Bucks to Abu Dhabi is an important milestone in the global growth of the NBA and basketball”. Rivera also highlighted: “In addition to the games, we hope to engage fans through events that will teach the sport and its values to boys and girls”.
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