The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced an exciting event for basketball enthusiasts worldwide. The NBA Paris Game 2024 will showcase an intense matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking the league’s third regular-season game in Paris. Taking place at the Accor Arena on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, this game promises to be a thrilling experience for fans and players alike.
The Brooklyn Nets’ General Manager, Sean Marks, expressed his enthusiasm for participating in the NBA Paris Game 2024, stating, “We’re extremely excited to have the opportunity to compete in The NBA Paris Game 2024 and bring Nets basketball to an international stage. Our players and coaches will benefit greatly from the experience of immersing themselves in Paris’s rich culture off the court.”
This event holds special significance for the Nets, as it will mark their second game in Paris, having previously played a preseason game in the French capital back in 2008. The team is eager to showcase their talent and represent the NBA in this international setting.
The game will feature an impressive lineup of players, including members of the 2023 USA Men’s Basketball team such as Mikal Bridges, a 2021-22 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team member, Cameron Johnson, and three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons. They will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by the talented Donovan Mitchell, along with NBA All-Stars Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland, who have played a vital role in revitalizing the Cavaliers’ franchise. Their contributions have led the team to their first playoff appearance since 1998 without LeBron James on their roster and their first since 2018 after four consecutive trips (2015-2018) to the NBA Finals.
Cleveland Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations, Koby Altman, shared his excitement about the NBA Paris Game 2024, stating, “As proud representatives of the city of Cleveland and all of Northeast Ohio, we look forward to establishing a personal level of engagement with our fans overseas, as well as partnering with the NBA in our collective effort to elevate basketball on the international stage.”
Fans around the globe can catch the NBA Paris Game 2024 live on beIN SPORTS and NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service available on the NBA App. This broadcast will reach fans in over 200 countries and territories, ensuring a global audience for this exciting matchup. The NBA and its partners are also planning interactive fan activities, NBA Cares community outreach initiatives, and Jr. NBA youth basketball development programs to provide a comprehensive NBA experience for fans in the French capital.
Supported by esteemed marketing partners such as Foot Locker, La Française des Jeux, Nike, and Tissot, the game and its surrounding events are expected to garner significant attention. Additional partners will be announced in the coming months, further elevating the excitement surrounding this prestigious event.
While tickets for the NBA Paris Game 2024 will go on sale at a later date, fans can register their interest and gain access to presale information by visiting NBAEvents.com/ParisGame. NBA ID members will receive priority access to the pre-sale, ensuring an opportunity to secure their seats for this highly anticipated game. Furthermore, special ticket packages offering premium access, VIP experiences, hospitality, and local hotel accommodations are available for purchase at https://nbaexperiences.com/nba-paris-games-2024.
France has a rich history of producing talented NBA players, with more players hailing from France than any other country outside North America. In this year’s draft alone featured Victor Wembanyama No. 1 (San Antonio Spurs), Bilal Coulibaly No. 7 (Indiana Pacers), and No. 43 Rayan Rupert (Portland Trail Blazers). The popularity of the NBA in France is evident through the airing of live NBA games and programming on beIN SPORTS and NBA League Pass, including 45 weekend games in primetime as part of the league’s “NBA Saturdays and NBA Sundays” European primetime initiative.
Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of Sports, Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the river Seine, Pierre Rabadan, also expressed excitement about Paris hosting the NBA Paris Game 2024, saying, “The City of Paris is delighted to host another thrilling NBA regular-season game and extend a warm welcome to two remarkable teams, the Brooklyn Nets and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Our love and passion for the sport of basketball drive us to provide an unforgettable experience for players and fans alike. Paris has always been a special place for basketball and continues to be, as its rich culture steadily thrives and spreads within the city.”
The NBA Paris Game 2024 is set to be a remarkable event, showcasing top-level basketball talent on an international stage. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable experience as the Brooklyn Nets and the Cleveland Cavaliers compete in this highly anticipated game, while also enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and cultural richness of Paris.
Fans in France can find more NBA information at NBA.com/France, the league’s official online destination in France hosted on beINSports.com, as well as on Facebook (NBA France), Twitter (@NBAFrance) and Instagram (NBAEurope). Fans in France can also purchase the latest NBA merchandise at the NBA Store in Paris and NBAStore.eu.
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