Suns could play first outdoor basketball game (Preseason)

By DaRealMrLRP - 01-25-2008, 01:53 PM - Boxden > BX SportsCenter

At parks and in driveways across the country, basketball is played outdoors under the lights.

So why not let the pros play an NBA game in the great outdoors, too?

The Phoenix Suns are planning to play the NBA's first outdoor game during next year's preseason at the Indian Wells (Calif.) Tennis Garden, Suns president and CEO Rick Welts said, according to the Arizona Republic.

The idea is far enough along that the Suns have laid out a basketball court at the outdoor tennis stadium, and team general manager Steve Kerr has visited the site, according to the report. While some details need to be ironed out, an official announcement could be made in a month, the newspaper reported.

According to the report, Suns part-owner d*ck Heckmann, who lives in the Palm Springs, Calif., area, got the idea from a local parks manager and passed it along to Welts.

"It's a completely unique experience," Welts said, according to the Republic. "We like to do new and exciting things. I think it would be remarkably successful."

Indian Wells has a capacity of 16,100 and features loge seating and 44 suites, but no roof. The Suns would need to provide the playing floor, scoreboard and video boards for the event, according to the report.

"It's going to be incredibly cool," Welts predicted, according to the Republic.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3214243

01-25-2008, 01:58 PM

Indian Wells!? im like 5 minutes from there. **Hopes its against the Lakers**

01-25-2008, 02:02 PM

hopefully they play with chain nets:applause:

01-25-2008, 02:04 PM

Stern will probably boycott it, since only "thugs" play basketball outside [pic] :thumbsdow

01-25-2008, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by ChiCity Fingaz

Stern will probably boycott it, since only "thugs" play basketball outside [pic] :thumbsdow

lol good point but he is also about making large revenue too and this may turn into an event that will catch on to see your favorite players outside ... something for the new generation of athletes (most of these guys grew up playing outdoors anyway so this would be like a homecoming)

01-25-2008, 02:09 PM

On Concrete?

01-25-2008, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by Mike Lyricalone

On Concrete?

naw it says they supply the court ... so they will prolly build a court to cover it up ... kinda like arena football does with hockey arenas .. they wouldnt allow them to play on concrete as much these players fall and dive for loose balls

01-25-2008, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by ChiCity Fingaz

Stern will probably boycott it, since only "thugs" play basketball outside [pic] :thumbsdow

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01-25-2008, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by DaRealMrLRP

naw it says they supply the court ... so they will prolly build a court to cover it up ... kinda like arena football does with hockey arenas .. they wouldnt allow them to play on concrete as much these players fall and dive for loose balls

Sorry, Didn't bother reading the article...well I mean, it probably would get alot of attention from the media...and what if it was a Golden State vs. Suns...now that would be entertaining

01-25-2008, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Mike Lyricalone

Sorry, Didn't bother reading the article...well I mean, it probably would get alot of attention from the media...and what if it was a Golden State vs. Suns...now that would be entertaining

i totally agree that would be a high octane fast paced game and fans love watching when those 2 teams meet its never a disappointing game

01-25-2008, 02:54 PM

haha ive been there...would be cool, but people could throw !! from outside and hit the players, its just a liability...what happens if an asteroid come out da sky??? what you gonna do brother?

01-25-2008, 03:57 PM

its a good idea, they should have a pre season game each year at rucker park, for real

01-25-2008, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by daffysm

haha ive been there...would be cool, but people could throw !! from outside and hit the players, its just a liability...what happens if an asteroid come out da sky??? what you gonna do brother?

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01-25-2008, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by daffysm

haha ive been there...would be cool, but people could throw !! from outside and hit the players, its just a liability...what happens if an asteroid come out da sky??? what you gonna do brother?

that was a waste of a post a !!ing asteroid without warning ur stupid ... as far as throwing shyt u dont think they would have security ?? and its a !!in tennis stadium the walls are low dude [pic][pic][pic][pic]

01-25-2008, 04:11 PM

that would be hella tight. i'd watch it for sure.

01-25-2008, 04:16 PM

i've been sayin for years that they should have all star weekend outside. kinda like this:

!! would be cold with the right lighting [pic] reminds me of mtv rock & jock

01-25-2008, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by Big Dee

i've been sayin for years that they should have all star weekend outside. kinda like this:

!! would be cold with the right lighting [pic] reminds me of mtv rock & jock

that would be a nice lil twist tho if they had the events outside but with no wind so the 3pt shooters dont complain

01-25-2008, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by DaRealMrLRP

that would be a nice lil twist tho if they had the events outside but with no wind so the 3pt shooters dont complain

yeah, i was thinkin sumthin more like in a dome where the roof peels back and with an artificial blacktop court. it'd be kinda tough havin the game totally "outside"

01-25-2008, 04:56 PM

if its not on concrete with broken bottles and one of the hoops twisted at an angle due to niccas dunking on it, then i don't want to see it. keep the pampered nba players in their air conditioned courts, perfectly waxed courts where they belong.

01-25-2008, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by BakLykILefSmthn

if its not on concrete with broken bottles and one of the hoops twisted at an angle due to niccas dunking on it, then i don't want to see it. keep the pampered nba players in their air conditioned courts, perfectly waxed courts where they belong.

dont forget about the sidelines with dog!! and cigarette butts for grass :applause:

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