From NorthJersey.com's Meadowlands Matters, the news that the National Basketball Association Draft will be held in Brooklyn June 27 at 7 pm:
"We are excited to be holding the NBA Draft in Brooklyn, a borough long associated with great basketball talent,” said NBA Commissioner David Stern in a press release. “In addition to being a state-of-the-art arena, Barclays Center has quickly become a go-to destination for world class events. We are confident Barclays Center is an ideal venue for introducing the next generation of NBA stars to a global audience.”
“Brooklyn has become a major NBA market and basketball fans throughout the borough will be excited to welcome the next class of outstanding talent into the league,” Barclays Center and Brooklyn Nets CEO Brett Yormark said. “Many of the borough’s greatest all-time players have been drafted into the NBA, making this night a perfect fit for Brooklyn. We are honored to host the 2013 NBA Draft as we continue to bring many of the most high-profile sports and entertainment events to Barclays Center.”
The Nets also saw the draft held in their home the two previous seasons, when they played at the Prudential Center in Newark. Madison Square Garden is heading for a third and final summer of “transformation” – so don’t be shocked if the 2014 draft ends up there.
In case you're wondering, tickets are $20 and $35.
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