Cleveland Cavaliers set for game against Brooklyn Nets in France
For those looking for a sure sign that the profile of the Cleveland Cavaliers is rising, look no further than the NBA’s latest scheduling announcement.
The Cavs will play the Brooklyn Nets in one of the league’s international games in Paris on Jan. 11, 2024. It will be the team’s third game played overseas, having played in China in 2007 and Brazil during the preseason in 2015.
It’s the team’s first game in Europe. It’s certainly a way to recognize France’s contribution to the NBA. The 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick, Victor Wembanyama, hails from France and no other country outside North America has given the league more players.
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"We are extremely honored as an organization to showcase the Cleveland Cavaliers in Paris," said Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman. "This unique opportunity will provide our players, coaches, staff and families an experience into a different culture, all while creating memories both on and off the court that will last a lifetime. We also recognize the universal appeal basketball inspires and we take great pride in our stewardship of the game."
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: International game against Brooklyn Nets raises Cavs' profile
