President of the Russian Basketball Federation (RFB) Andrei Kirilenko in an interview with , he did not exclude the possibility of NBA clubs coming to Russia in the future, but noted that it is not worth dreaming about it now due to the political situation .
Previously, the International Basketball Federation suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus from participation in competitions under the auspices of the organization due to the situation in Ukraine. In 2006, Moscow hosted the NBA-Europe Live Tour pre-season basketball tournament, in which the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team participated.
— Is there a chance that an NBA club will come to Russia after the international situation normalizes?
— Let’s remember how the Los Angeles Clippers arrived in Russia in 2006. There is probably no point in dreaming about it today, because the political context is very pressing. And when relations between Russia and the United States return to normal, I am sure we will see NBA clubs here. Why not? This is a completely feasible scenario. Additionally, the NBA as a league is very global and enjoys playing in various locations, attracting attention and new audiences, sponsors and partners. I am sure that at the first opportunity it will definitely be on the agenda,” Kirilenko told .
Kirilenko played in the NBA for Utah, Minnesota and Brooklyn.
Source : MatchTV
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