Hornets Submit Bid To Host Either 2017 Or 2018 All-Star Game
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Via Charlotte Observer (Scott Fowler)
The Charlotte Hornets and the Charlotte Sports Foundation submitted their
official bid Tuesday to host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2017 or 2018.
黄蜂队与所属城市“夏洛特”的体育基金会，已经在美国时间周二早上正式向联盟
提出2017或18年明星赛周末的申请。
"On behalf of everyone involved, we are very excited to announce that we will
submit an official bid this afternoon for Charlotte to host NBA All-Star
Weekend," said Webb.
夏洛特体育基金会负责人Will Webb在记者会上表示：“作为这活动的代表人物，我们很
高兴宣布夏洛特将会在(记者会后的)中午，正式向联盟递交夏洛特申请成为明星周末举
办城市的文件。”
"The overwhelming support for the Hornets during their playoff run and
rebranding has proven the passion Charlotte has for the NBA. And the worldwide
fan base of the NBA makes this a perfect opportunity to showcase Charlotte and
Time Warner Cable Arena on a global stage."
“球迷在季后赛期间对黄蜂积极的支持，以及球队重新命名的过程与相关活动，都充分
证明了夏洛特市民对NBA是有相当热情的。而全世界数量庞大的NBA球迷，更能够让夏洛
特与此城市所属的Time Warner Cable体育场，有一个站上世界舞台的机会。”
Charlotte hosted the NBA All-Star Game in 1991.
夏洛特曾经在1991年举办明星赛周末。