NBA Championship to be held in Trafalgar Square this summer
Hitting the Courts of Trafalgar Square: London Welcomes NBA 3x3 Junior Finals
Get ready, London! Trafalgar Square is gearing up to host a thrilling NBA basketball event this summer.
The pulsating junior NBA 3x3 tournament will be making its debut in the heart of the city, nestled under the gaze of Nelson's Column.
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, expressed his excitement, saying: "London is a global sporting hub, and Trafalgar Square presents the ideal stage for the initial Finals of the Jr. NBA 3x3. I'm proud to endorse this groundbreaking partnership between London Marathon Events and the NBA. I hope this event ignites the spirit of basketball in schools throughout the city."
The NBA: Landing in London
This announcement comes at a time when London's basketball team, the London Lions, are in search of a spacious arena to call home. Their current venue, the Copper Box in east London, may not be enough to sustain their growing fanbase. By the end of the decade, the Lions might just move to a stadium that could surpass the O2 in Greenwich in terms of capacity.
Neal Meyer, NBA's Vice President of Basketball Operations for Europe and the Middle East, shared his enthusiasm, saying: "We are elated to reveal the location of the Jr. NBA 3x3 Finals in June. In partnership with LME [London Marathon Events], and with the support of the Mayor of London, we've found the perfect inspiring backdrop for the conclusion of the tournament. Participants, their families, and visitors can expect an incredible atmosphere and an authentic NBA experience."
315 teams initially registered for the tournament, with the final 10 schools battling it out head-to-head. The goal of this event is to spread the love of basketball across the UK, and it's brought to you by London Marathon Events.
Mark your calendars for 6 June, as the finals make their London debut.
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- Participants, families, and visitors can expect an electric atmosphere during the Jr. NBA 3x3 Finals, set to take place under the iconic backdrop of Trafalgar Square on 6 June.
- This exciting basketball event is first of its kind in London, drawing crowds alike who amass to witness the final 10 schools compete head-to-head.
- Just like the vibrant NBA, the Jr. NBA 3x3 Finals are poised to bring the thrill of sports to the pulsating heart of the city, much alike the dynamic spectacle that is professional basketball.
- Amidst London's growing basketball scene, the Jr. NBA 3x3 Finals in Trafalgar Square echoes the commitment towards building an all-encompassing H2 that embraces the game in a fresh and innovative light.
