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Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:42 pm EDT

Stern says regular-season NBA games in London likely

By Joe Zedalis

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NBA commissioner David Stern said Sunday the league likely would play regular-season games in London before the British capital hosts the 2012 Olympics.

Stern, however, also said the possibility of taking meaningful games to Europe was nowhere near a done deal.

"Although we have no plans on the drawing board, it has been suggested to us that we should schedule in the next three years or so some regular-season games here - more than just one - on some regular basis," Stern said before the New Jersey Nets-Miami Heat preseason game at the O2 Arena. "It's fair to say that we'll see a minimum of one and possibly more regular-season games by 2012."

Stern sees the Olympics as a springboard to increasing the NBA's marketability in Britain, which is one of the richest countries in the world.

"We don't really grow up thinking that people will one day know us worldwide," said Dwyane Wade, who scored 18 points for the Heat in the 94-92 loss to the Nets. "It's a great feeling."

Source: Houston ChronicleNew Window

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  1. Mr. L
    1. Posted by Mr. L Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:57 pm EDT

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    Good idea but that'll suck for the atheletes who might get jet lag or something.
  2. Jeff F
    2. Posted by Jeff F Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    that is no different then flying from Boston to LA tho....
    good idea, the prob is that both teams have to make that trip.
    and customs sucks!
  3. Nick M
    3. Posted by Nick M Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    How about in Seattle, or Carolina or maybe another state that doesn't have a team! Europe already has basketball why the hell are you trying to go over there. Its just all for the money. The NBA AND the NFL are just trying to get teams in europe. You know how horrible that would be for teams? Hell just going across country for road games is killer.
    And its a big difference from flying to LA to boston. Because you will have to do it for 82 games....and so will the rest of the league.
  4. GODOFGAMBLERS
    4. Posted by GODOFGAMBLERS Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:48 pm EDT

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    BASKETBALL ON ICE ANYONE?
    lets go play in antartica?
    the penguin will paid us fish.
  5. TRADE REDD NOW!!
    5. Posted by TRADE REDD NOW!! Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:49 pm EDT

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    This NBA tour is sponsored by Crest, Degree, and anyone making an 80's style jumpsuit.
  6. Hitman
    6. Posted by Hitman Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    This slime ball named David Sterm needs a one way ticket to Leavenworth. Lying, thieving scumbag. Everytime I see his face or hear his lying mouth speak I feel like throwing up. Another year of orchestrated, unfairly officiated NBA basketball forthcoming. Those of you who wish to be fans of your favorite team- get ready for another year of bad calls, unless you live in L.A., Boston or any of the big market cities. A once great game is now in the hands of and controlled by a liar and his band of referee game fixers.
  7. Andy B
    7. Posted by Andy B Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    This move to globalization is terrible for American fans. David Stern makes me sick.
  8. Wil J
    8. Posted by Wil J Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT

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    I hope he takes his worthless corrupt refrees with him and leaves them in China. I would mind in Stern moved to China I am really tired of his act.
  9. Chris M (2009 NBA CHAMPION LAKERS!)
    9. Posted by Chris M (2009 NBA CHAMPION LAKERS!) Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:05 pm EDT

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    Why in the bloody hell would we expand to GB for! Oh wait, I know, just for the benjamins! Obviously Mexico City and Rio aren't viable choices. Whatever!
  10. Edwin
    10. Posted by Edwin Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:51 pm EDT

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    This really makes no sense. We are firing 80 people in the States to make room for the fuel bills that will be incurred through transportation, lodging, meals etc... etc.... Another great decision. How long before the country will have to bail out Basketball?
  11. Edwin
    11. Posted by Edwin Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:51 pm EDT

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    I am sorry, The NBA is firing 80 employees. My mistake, for overseas basketball.
  12. PlanetMars
    12. Posted by PlanetMars Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:25 pm EDT

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    who said the NBA is expanding to GB? It will be just a couple or so regular season games in London, nothing more. Where did you read the NBA will expand there? And, honestly, I don't see anything wrong with playing a few regular season games overseas....the NBA is pretty popular all over the world so why not letting overseas fans attend a regular season game? I don't see anything wrong with it....plus, it helps growing the popularity of the game all over the world, which is a GREAT thing (I don't know how anyone who likes basketball could not like that)...not to mention the 2012 olympics will be in London so those games will surely help to make basketball bigger in GB (also meaning more fans during the Olympics).
  13. PlanetMars
    13. Posted by PlanetMars Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:25 pm EDT

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    do you guys want to stop talking about IDIOTIC conspiracy theories? Anyone who watched the NBA last year (and anyone who's NOT biased) knows that boston and LA deserved to play in the Finals....maybe it would be nice that people would stop blaming refs everytime cuz you must be a loser if you do that...it would be nice to see more people giving credit to the opponents instead of screaming "FIXED" or other stuff like that..at the end of the day it comes down to players making and missing shot..drop your ridiculous, baseless, idiotic conspiracy theories...funny how in the past few years a small market like San Antonio won a lot of titles..this just goes to kill your idiotic conspiracy theories....please shut up and learn something about the game of basketball.
  14. Hitman
    14. Posted by Hitman Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    Andrea C- you obviously need help, lots of help. Take the rose colored glasses off, put the crack pipe down, call rehab and check back with us after you have de-toxed. You obviously have the refs listed as an opponet and they always win. The real opponets are the two teams playing- not the guys in striped shirts. So you can SHUT UP and check back with us if you ever get released from rehab.
  15. coolmanluke
    15. Posted by coolmanluke Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

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    The NBA really SUX....Just for the hell of it, how about a russian team in Siberia....The NBA players will have to remember to not bring any guns or drugs to Siberia....I repeat the NBA SUX....

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