Year after year, the NBA All Star Weekend surpasses
expectations with its captivating entertainment and unparalleled experience. It is a remarkable opportunity for the NBA to increase
popularity and to receive more attention globally. The organization allows the
world to experience a glimpse of the best basketball athletes in their
elements.
The following video shows a few
highlights from the 2015 NBA All Star Weekend:
The weekend displays events such as the All-Star Celebrity Game where celebrities such as Kevin Hart, Common, Abhishek Bachchan,
Skylar Diggins and many more play against one another to provide entertainment
for the general public. The weekend also includes events like the Degree Shooting Stars, Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Competition
and the All-Star Game.
However to experience this amazing
event firsthand is very costly. According to Forbes, “the average
price for NBA All-Star Game tickets is $1,837.16 on the secondary market.” As one can clearly see, the low
supply and great demand for All-Star Game tickets is driving prices higher than
ever.
Despite this, the city that the
All-Star Weekend occurs in tends to receive an economic boost due to the lavish
spending of fans and celebrities and due to media coverage which encourages visitors
to experience that cities lifestyle. All in all, the All-Star Weekend is a
successful event that leaves players, consumers and businesses highly
satisfied.
Would you spend the high price
required to experience the All-Star Weekend?
Sources:
Lawrence, J. (2015, February 10). Cheapest Tickets
For 2015 NBA All-Star Game Nearing $1,000 On Secondary Market. Retrieved
from Forbes:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jesselawrence/2015/02/10/cheapest-tickets-for-2015-nba-all-star-game-nearing-1000-on-secondary-market/
NBA. (2015, February 14). NBA All-Star Weekend Top
10 Plays: February 14th. Retrieved from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwFXB0zWLoc
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