Nba Goes Overseas

According to league commissioner David Stern; theresix different cities. Additionally, Stern stated that the
are new plans for the upcoming regular NBA games2012 Summer Olympics hosted in London can be used
as these could be played overseas.as a indicator of the sport's potential in England. In
The sport's interest has been increasing internationally,recent years, London has become a very likeable
therefore, in an effort to support its current popularitydestination for American sports such as Hockey and
an exhibition game will be played this Wednesday inNFL .
London. This is certainly a nice opportunity for theOn the other hand, among the players there are also
British fans to presence live basketball action; thedifferent reactions to the idea of playing overseas. For
teams which will be present are the Boston Celticsexample, Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics captain had his
and the Minnesota Timberwolves.saying regarding the fact "That's hard to say. I'm so
The show will be the first visit of the NBA in London inused to being close to my family and friends," "Maybe
12 years. "We've played in Istanbul, Rome and nowwhen my career is over."
London ... They've been overwhelming successes,"For now the NBA is only testing the foreign grounds;
Stern said.as to establish a franchise will be a very serious step
The 12-day pre-season tour includes seven games inwhich requires time and planning.