Paris Chosen as Venue for Nets-Cavaliers Game Next Year

 

The NBA has announced that on January 11, 2024, the Brooklyn Nets will go up against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Paris's Accor Arena for the third regular-season NBA game in the French capital.

The connection between the NBA and France has been longstanding, with a significant number of players hailing from the European country, surpassing any other location outside of North America. Among them is Victor Wembanyama, the number one overall draft pick of the San Antonio Spurs this year.

Mark Tatum, the NBA's deputy commissioner and chief operating officer, expressed excitement about bringing the live NBA experience back to Paris with two competitive teams like the Brooklyn Nets and the Cleveland Cavaliers. This game has become a sought-after event for passionate fans across Europe and will contribute to the ever-growing momentum of basketball and the NBA in France and the surrounding region.

The game is scheduled approximately six months before the 2024 Summer Olympics, which will take place in Paris and prominently feature basketball.

At the Tokyo Games in 2021, Team USA secured the gold medal by defeating France with a score of 87-82.

Pierre Rabadan, deputy mayor of Paris in charge of sports, Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the river Seine, expressed the City of Paris's delight in hosting another thrilling NBA regular-season game. He extended a warm welcome to the two remarkable teams, the Brooklyn Nets and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Paris holds a deep affection and passion for the sport of basketball, ensuring an unforgettable experience for both players and fans. The city's rich basketball culture continues to thrive and spread, making it a special place for the sport.