The nearly two-week Las Vegas NBA Summer League is nothing but net for the city.
This year’s summer league is expected to generate a $280 million economic impact for the city, accounting for 133,000 room nights in Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said during a Tuesday news conference.
The event is a big draw with thousands of fans making the trip to Sin City each year to watch the action. Droves of team and league personnel are also in town to ensure the event is a successful one.
The 11-day event includes 75 games showcasing the top rookies including Dallas Mavericks No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, to second-year players trying to prove themselves — including the Los Angeles Lakers’ Bronny James, to NBA journeymen looking to get another crack at the league.
As Las Vegas vies for a potential expansion team, Silver said he already considers the city as the league’s 31st team, with its summer league ties and status as a host city for the NBA Cup semifinals and championship.
“It feels like we do have an enormous presence here in Las Vegas,” Silver said Tuesday.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority sponsored this year’s summer league to the tune of $600,000.
A record 550 media members were also credentialed for this year’s summer league, with broadcasts occurring in 76 national telecasts coming out of the Summer League, via the ESPN networks and NBA TV.
The Las Vegas NBA Summer League kicked off July 10 and runs through Sunday, where two consolation games and the championship are slated to be played.
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