Charlotte basketball fans rejoice: the city will host the 2017 All-Star Game.
EXCUSIVE: Charlotte wins bid to host 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend. Formal announcement tomorrow. Story coming.
— Rick Bonnell (@rick_bonnell) June 22, 2015
Charlotte Observer writer Rick Bonnell broke the story Monday morning. This is an exciting announcement for Charlotte, as it will bring a lot of attention to the local team. It is an opportunity to show off the city, and will be a significant revenue opportunity for local hotels and businesses. This is the culmination of a lot of handwork in re-branding the team, work that has paid off with the city hosting the league’s premiere event.