Paris has been officially selected as one of the 12 cities for the NBA Europe project, an initiative that could revolutionize basketball on the Old Continent. The announcement was made by George Aivazoglou, NBA Managing Director for Europe and the Middle East, and reported by Gazzetta dello Sport. This is a strong sign of the growing importance of the French capital in the world of global sports.
“Paris is officially one of the 12 cities selected for the NBA Europe project!! News announced by George Aivazoglou, NBA Managing Director for Europe and the Middle East.” @Gazzetta_it
The idea of an NBA Europe is no longer just a fan’s fantasy. With Paris among the 12 selected cities, the prospect of a European league modeled on the American system is gaining momentum. This selection rewards the efforts of the capital, which already hosts several NBA games at the Accor Arena and boasts a growing passion for basketball.
Behind this decision, the NBA sees a strategic market, fueled by a youth eager for stars like Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo. If the project comes to fruition, Paris could become a major hub of world basketball, a bridge between American culture and European talent.
