The event, held in Indianapolis, will feature the NBA All-Star exhibition game and other games like the three-point contest and skills challenge. The weekend celebration will be held in the Pacer’s arena in downtown Indianapolis.
Cities that host events like the All-Star game for sports leagues usually go the extra mile to make fans appreciate visiting to see the action. In Indianaposis’s case, the city decided to put basketball at the front of travelers’ minds as soon as they step off the plane.
Indy airport basketball court erected in wait area
The Indianapolis Airport added in a full-sized basketball court to its waiting area in honor of All-Star weekend. The court has been painted into the floor with regulation dimensions, a three-point line, and baskets.
“In 49 states it’s just basketball, but this is Indiana,” the Indiana Pacerssocial media accountsaid when showcasing the new court.
Indiana is known as the high school basketball capital of the United States, as it has10 of the 12 largest high school basketball gymsin the country.
Fans will not be able to play on the court, unfortunately, as the baskets are roped off from the public.
That hasn’t stopped those online frommaking jokesabout playing pick-up games before running to catch their flights out of the city.
When you messed around and got a triple double but fucked around and missed your flighthttps://t.co/gbSZYjFkIppic.twitter.com/7Mzbyr9kJc
“When you messed around and got a triple-double but f****d around and missed your flight,” one post said.
The players selected to play in the All-Star game are set to be announced on January 25 with the reserves selected by NBA head coaches on February 1.
Declan McLaughlin was a Gaming & Esports Writer on Dexerto’s US team, specializing in Valorant and League of Legends. He has bylines at Upcomer and Inven Global.
