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Which two cities (except Las Vegas and Seattle) would you like to receive the next two franchises in the far future? (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by Dreamlion_Inc@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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I'm talking like the year 2040+ cause I can imagine starting up a franchise takes a lot of time and money.

West:

Vancouver, BC: I feel this team should finally be reconsidered after losing one so long ago. Also, expanding at least another NBA team in Canada would help the business reach a broader audience and make the game even more international than it already is
St Louis, MO: They lost their team to Atlanta back in the 60s so it's been long overdue! Beautiful city with a lot of sports love
Monterrey, MX:. Kind of the same thing as Vancouver but a bit more of a stretch. It's in Mexico so it expands to a bigger fanbase internationally but might be a bit too far out to be a realistic spot. Also, Mexico City is TOO far out to be considered. I could also see some other considerations for MX not too far from Texas as well.

East:

Richmond, VA: As someone who's from Virginia, I can tell you how unique it is when it comes to geography. On one end you'll find some of the best Yock and crab in the far south, to the north you'll find the DC suburbs, and out west you can ride horses on the Blue Ridge mountains. Now imagine putting those vast cultures smack dap in the heart of the state. Tickets will write themselves.
Louisville, KY: I mean, you already have one of the most historic college basketball teams located there, imagine the number of elite college athletes from the state that would want to play for that franchise.
Tampa Bay, FL: This one I'm not too confident on but it would be interesting to see the NBA join along with the MLB, NHL, and NFL there already.

Let me know what you think!

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[–] Impossible_Joke9645@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Anchorage, Alaska or Gary, Indiana

[–] dys0n_giddey@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Why is Mexico City not a viable option?

[–] IversonsSleeve@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Surprised NJ got rid of their team for such a popular state and in general idk why we only have the devils

[–] BasedGodProdigy@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

The younger crowd here really likes basketball now but football and baseball are way more popular among middle aged and older people here

[–] c-h-e-e-s-e@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Raleigh, NC. They already have a hockey arena and it's not like the Hornets are very popular outside of Charlotte

[–] SonofNamek@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I feel Vancouver would be more popular today than it was in the past but I think they'd have to test Seattle, first.

I feel Kansas City is another one that could happen.

[–] WE_FUCKIN_LOST@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Anchorage, Alaska

[–] Beavshak@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Nome, AK

[–] Paula-Abdul-Jabbar@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Cincinnati. They’ve already got passionate fanbases for NFL, MLB, and MLS teams and the city itself is pretty cool.

[–] Next-Firefighter-753@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Gary, Indiana

[–] yic0@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

The Gary Paytons

[–] Ozydrax@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Montréal

[–] twotonkatrucks@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I recently saw the documentary The Grizzlie Truth, and I am all in on Vancouver getting an expansion team.

Edit: the trailer if anyone is interested

https://youtu.be/dFfFIr9_GZo?si=GnPSRm7REZJeFvJP

[–] bdxc36@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Non-realistic pick? Chico, CA.

Real pick? Vancouver. Was only there for two days and it’s one of my favorite places I’ve ever been.

[–] CodeRedLin@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Philly needs a second team to counter the Lakers and Clippers. One that lets Sam Hinkie have his way with the NBA.

Vancouver and Mexico City are my real answers.

[–] RickySuela@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Trust me, you'd hate it if your city got a second team.

[–] jaylen7@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

no specific reason but PLEASE GOD NO to St Louis

[–] UrbanJatt@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Mexico is a pipe dream. People gotta stop with this nonsense.

[–] TJRossTX@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Yeah basketball isn’t really even that big there either

[–] Gristle__McThornbody@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

If you are thinking Mexico, I would probably prefer something like Tijuana BC. Much more of a border state and basically becomes a team for San Diego. I don't think players would be all that to happy to live in Mexico lol so something closer to the border would be nice for them. I would probably prefer Vegas over Seattle but you can't go wrong with either.

[–] 3nnui@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Anaheim. Orange County would support an NBA team and the team would immediately have more fans than the clips.

[–] IkanKakap@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Mississauga, Canada