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Reader Poll Replies:
* I think it might get some life into professional
basketball, who knows maybe some of those million dollar babies will
spend some of their money in Vegas. Gloria S.
* I think Vegas will be the next
expansion city, so why not have it there. besides this way it makes it
easier for the players to fix a game, bet on it, and become even richer.
who knows maybe the "VEGAS ROLLERS" could pick up Dennis Rodman real
cheap! Howard Kendall
* Coming from Portland, I
shouldn't have to worry about representation from our town further
damaging the teams reputation. Someone would have to make the All-Star
West team. A city that does not have an NBA team shouldn't be
precluded from hosting if they have adequate facilities, arena, hotels,
restaurants. No question, Las Vegas can handle NASCAR, a few thousand
NBA fans shouldn't be an issue. My concern is that the "off-court"
entertainment is so widely varied, many NBA All-Stars (who are no doubt
already familiar with the resources available) may have ample
opportunity to cause an untimely end to their professional career.
Don Bartley Portland
* No way. that is no good for the
NBA fans. Next they will want to play over seas. get real?
GJ Smith
* It will do fine. its
Vegas, a city like no other. there are sports fans in town every day of
the year. Many will want to go and you also have to consider the
comps that most casinos will offer to the big boys. (and girls) it will
do great. if the NBA markets it right and has a nice TV show , featuring
the city and the game viewers will watch. Watcherboy
* I think it's great that
the NBA brass actually had the brass (if you know what I mean) to choose
Las Vegas as host of the all star game. The NFL is afraid to even say
the city's name because of gambling. Vegas is a marquee city that makes
anything shine, just look at what it does for boxing. I believe the
event will be awesome as long as the players keep out of trouble. Robert
Judge
* I think Las Vegas is the perfect
spot for a game like this. The All Star game involves players from so
many different teams and attracts so many different people that a venue
needs to meet the interests of a wide variety. This is also a location
that has so many options for convenient travel options and could offer
many different packages that include the game. Could not think of a
better spot! Dawn Schlauderff Brooklyn Park MN
* What better city than Las Vegas
to hold the 2007 NBA All Star game? Las Vegas is synonymous with the
true meaning of international and globalize. To a degree, we are all
residents of Vegas. Held there, it should prove to be a whopping
success. It gives NBA franchised city visitors as well as those who are
less fortunate and live in a city without NBA basketball alike, the
opportunity to see an exciting sporting event and also gives the
possibility to make some bucks on the game. Christine Panek
Milwaukee Wisconsin
* It will be a financial success,
no matter how much it costs to stage the extravaganza. The City and the
Convention Authority will see to that It will NOT be a success for local
fans. They won't get affordable tickets. The millionaire players will
have fun, the hookers from LA will have fun, and the NBA's sponsors and
owners of NBA teams will have fun. Is that success? I guess so.
Dick Doyle, Las Vegas
* The real question is the
relation between the NBA and sports betting. It is quite a breakthrough
to have the NBA have its showcase event take place in Las Vegas. My
sense is that the NFL would never consider having any game take place in
a city with legalized sports betting. As for the game itself, who cares?
Its merely an entertainment venue for overpaid, selfish athletes!
Bill Hanousek Astoria NY
*
The 2007 NBA Allstar Game in Las Vegas a bust. ARE YOU KIDDING! The fact
that it is a non-NBA team city has no bearing, in my opinion, what so
ever for holding the 2007 NBA Allstar Game in Las Vegas. Just the fact
that it is being held in Las Vegas is exciting in itself. I personally
am so excited. Las Vegas is the one of the most exciting cities in the
United States and then to add the NBA Allstar Game, this is the most
exciting news I have heard all year. The NBA Allstar Game is lights,
action and whole lot of fun all in itself and then you add the
excitement of the city of Las Vegas. What more can you ask for? The
revenue this will generate for the City of Las Vegas will be a major
plus. For people like myself who love the City of Las Vegas and
especially the game of NBA Basketball, this will be the most exciting
weekend ever. Congratulation Las Vegas! I'll see you in February 2007
Yeah! Jacqueline Wilkins
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