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Nathan of Perth

Years ago

Nbl all star game!?

Actually, out of wild curiosity, which teams supporters are primarily NBL supporters? Sounds like it would be tricky to develop the investment to keep the team going.

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Nathan of Perth

Years ago

"most of the fans that go to games in Perth are WILDCAT fans not so much NBL fans. Meaning they follow their home team however ask them about other teams, players, records etc and most would struggle. Same goes for other cities such as Wollongong where they are HAWKS fans not really NBL fans."

There's a team in Wollongong!?!?!

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Wilson Sting

Years ago

The game was a bit half-assed last year, with the injuries to players, having guys like Steindl playing in the all star game as a fill in because he was there for the 3pt comp took away some of its credibility and was insulting to 'genuine' allstars. (No offence to Steindl)

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Natwhereyouat

Years ago

Some real research needs to be done before they have another All-Star game.

-Location
-Events (3pt shootout, dunk comp blah blah)
-Other events during that time (fighting for media exposure)
-Other entertainment (Things like NBL History display at the Arena, correct live entertainment etc)
-TV coverage issues (What will be shown live, what will be downloadable content after the event)
-Voting system

Everyone seems to think that Perth would be THE place to host the All-Star game/event just because they have been getting good crows, however unless there are a lot of Wildcats playing in the game it could turn into a disaster as most of the fans that go to games in Perth are WILDCAT fans not so much NBL fans. Meaning they follow their home team however ask them about other teams, players, records etc and most would struggle. Same goes for other cities such as Wollongong where they are HAWKS fans not really NBL fans.

Personally I would host next years game in Brisbane.
Why?
A few factors..
1. Brisbane have consistently been in the top 2-3 cities in terms of TV viewership despite not having an NBL team. This shows there are a lot of BASKETBALL fans and they don't mind if it's their Bullets or another team.
2. First year having the Bullets return to the league. Why not build up some hype in the city by giving them the All-Star game/event?
3. Use the event to kiss a** with some new sponsors, show them the best the NBL has to offer.
4. Cheaper to transport 2 teams of All-Stars (in comparison to having the game in Perth or NZ)

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proud

Years ago

The current timing of when the all-star break is, that's competing at Perth Arena with tennis isn't it?

How many places would be fighting to host the all-star game?

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Camel 31

Years ago

The palable talent we got and doing it in perth would be great. newnbl got problems and just not illusioned either

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Wookiee

Years ago

Agree that a Skills Challenge would be great to see for an NBL All-Star game... Just thinking all all the great players who could enter it is pretty good... Same with the dunk contest at elast this season, Walker, Ennis, Young, woul dhave been a great showcase...

I regrettably agree that if they're not able to do it properly, it's probably best not to do it, as it was half-arsed last season and I think it hurt things more than helped...

I know other issues need to be a priority if there are limited resources, but the benefit of showcasing the level of talent that we've got in the NBL, which shouldn't be undersold, and doing it PROPERLY, shouldn't be sold short... Imagine this season if it could have been run properly (and players weren't all injured) and televised with all the good bits, not cut to shreds, even if over the weekend: Dunk contest, 3pt shoot out, skills challenge on the Saturday, then All-Star game on the Sunday... That's enough to cater for both people turning up (put on a lot of stuff for the kids and fans on at the venue, get the players involved, shooting comps, little mini-skills things so that people turning up can get more out of the saturday events) and be able to fill maybe an hour slot on Saturday on tv and then the 2hr slot on Sunday with no need to cut things to shreds. That way people get a lot out of turning up, and also watching on TV is worthwhile...

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Bear

Years ago

My advice would be for the NBL to nominate a couple of people to start working on this concept along with some form of NBA style 3 point shoot out and dunk contest for next year, plenty of time to get it done if they can put it on the agenda early enough...

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Natwhereyouat

Years ago

There was an official announcement last week that it wasn't happening this year.

The new NBL had to do so much during this off season that unfortunately they didn't have the time and man power to organise a All-Star game/night. Personally I believe if it can't be done properly than don't half arse it. So I like they didn't try to pull it off this year.

Onwards and upwards next year!

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MACDUB

Years ago

Disappointing thing is that this year would have being the best for a long time.

Ennis, Goulding, Ervin, Young, Beal, Abercrombie, Clarke, Ogilvy

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