Who would ever think that the NBA would take a page out of the NHL's playbook but that's just what would happen if the Phoenix Sun's planned outdoor game becomes a reality in October. In response to the NHL's popular Winter Classic, which this year featured the Sabres and Penguins at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, the Suns are hoping to stage their own game at the Indian Wells (Calif.) Tennis garden, a 16,100 seat stadium.
Suns part owner Dick Heckermann got the idea from a local parks manager. Heckermann then brought the idea to Suns President and CEO Rick Welts. The idea has gotten such good feedback that they laid a basketball court on the surface and sent GM Steve Kerr over to make a special visit. The plans are expected to be formally announced next month and according to Welts, "It's going to be incredibly cool." Let's hope so.
(source via USAToday's SportsScope)
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