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NBA Explores Possible Outdoor Basketball Game At Venice Beach
The National Basketball Association is exploring outdoor games — Venice Beach could be a potential location.
VENICE, CA — Streetball has a history in Dogtown. And the National Basketball League could be bringing a professional game to Venice Beach as the league considers pursuing upcoming outdoor matches, according to Sports Illustrated.
Evan Wasch, NBA Executive Vice President of Basketball Strategy & Analytics, was a guest on an episode of the “The Crossover” podcast to talk about playing in spaces other than traditional sports arenas. The idea is inspired by the MLB's "Field of Dreams" game this summer.
"We’ve explored it, and we’ll continue to talk about it."
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The Dogtown court is home to Venice Basketball League and is on the list for possible fan favorite spots for future games, along with Holcombe Rucker in Harlem, and Quai 54 in Paris.
Check out the full Sports Illustrated story.
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