Hornets Submit Bid To Host Either 2017 Or 2018 All-Star Game
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Via Charlotte Observer (Scott Fowler)
The Charlotte Hornets and the Charlotte Sports Foundation submitted their
official bid Tuesday to host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2017 or 2018.
黃蜂隊與所屬城市「夏洛特」的體育基金會,已經在美國時間週二早上正式向聯盟
提出2017或18年明星賽週末的申請。
"On behalf of everyone involved, we are very excited to announce that we will
submit an official bid this afternoon for Charlotte to host NBA All-Star
Weekend," said Webb.
夏洛特體育基金會負責人Will Webb在記者會上表示:「作為這活動的代表人物,我們很
高興宣布夏洛特將會在(記者會後的)中午,正式向聯盟遞交夏洛特申請成為明星週末舉
辦城市的文件。」
"The overwhelming support for the Hornets during their playoff run and
rebranding has proven the passion Charlotte has for the NBA. And the worldwide
fan base of the NBA makes this a perfect opportunity to showcase Charlotte and
Time Warner Cable Arena on a global stage."
「球迷在季後賽期間對黃蜂積極的支持,以及球隊重新命名的過程與相關活動,都充分
證明了夏洛特市民對NBA是有相當熱情的。而全世界數量龐大的NBA球迷,更能夠讓夏洛
特與此城市所屬的Time Warner Cable體育場,有一個站上世界舞台的機會。」
Charlotte hosted the NBA All-Star Game in 1991.
夏洛特曾經在1991年舉辦明星賽週末。