According to Doug Smith’s sources, the Toronto Raptors have put in a bid to host the 2016 NBA All Star Game and surrounding weekend events.
Among possible points in Toronto’s favour:
*It’s White Vegas
*It’s the 20th anniversary of the franchise
*It would be the first internationally held All Star Weekend
*Charles Barkley wholeheartedly endorses it
*Andrew Wiggins will likely be in the All Star Game, Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Contest and the brand new “Andrew Wiggins goes 1-on-5 against the Bobcats” event.
Among possible points against Toronto:
*It’s White Vegas
*The border/customs issue is sure to make some complain
*Charles Barkley wholeheartedly endorses it
In all seriousness, I don’t see why they wouldn’t give the Raptors a crack at it. New York is getting theirs in 2015, so unless the argument is just against doing it in two cold-weather cities in a row, it’d be tough to say Toronto isn’t deserving or a worthwhile location to party for a weekend.
