The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Brooklyn Nets are set to play a regular season game in Paris, France next season! This will be the NBA’s third game in the French capital. Accor Arena is the chosen battleground for this matchup. The Nets have played in Parris before during a 2008 preseason game.
How Do The Teams Feel?
“We are extremely honored as an organization to showcase the Cleveland Cavaliers in Paris,” said Koby Altman, Cavs president of basketball operations. “This unique opportunity will provide our players, coaches, staff, and families an experience into a different culture, all while creating memories both on and off the court that will last a lifetime. “We also recognize the universal appeal basketball inspires and we take great pride in our stewardship of the game.” as reported by ESPN.com.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a solid season last winter, even though it did not end the way they wanted it to. Cleveland had secured the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference and had the highest defensive rating in the NBA. Unfortunately, they were out-hustled by the New York Knicks in the first round and lost in five games.
The Brooklyn Nets also had a surprisingly solid season after the Kevin Durant trade. Brooklyn got a lot of young and energetic players in return for KD and it really showed. They would fly down the court and other teams just could not keep up with their pace.
“We’re extremely excited to have the opportunity to compete in The NBA Paris Game 2024 and bring Nets basketball to an international stage,” Nets general manager Sean Marks said in a statement. “Our players and coaches will benefit greatly from the experience of immersing themselves in Paris’s rich culture off the court.”
Two Talented Teams Face Off!
These two teams are definitely up-and-comers in the NBA and have bright futures ahead of them. This is most likely why they have been chosen to head overseas to represent the NBA in Parris. Basketball is a globally loved sport, so it only makes sense that people from around the world get the chance to see their favorite players in action.
Not only is this important for the NBA it is important for these two teams as well. It is as if the NBA is recognizing the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Brooklyn Nets. It will be a very interesting experience for both teams and their fans. We are looking forward to watching this Eastern Conference matchup!
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