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The Bay Area Golden State Warriors will host the 2025 NBA All-Star game!#NBA https://t.co/sALClXj1g6
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The Bay Area will host the 2025 All-Star game
SAN FRANCISCO--NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced Monday evening the Golden State Warriors will host the 74th NBA All-Star game in 2025. It will be the first time the Bay Area will host an all-star weekend since 2000. Overall, it's the third time they will be hosting the event in franchise history.
The Bay Area first hosted the All-Star game in 1967, where the two teams played at Cow Palace. Hometown hero Rick Barry, won the MVP award, in which the Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference, 135 to 120. The 2000 All-Star weekend was located at Oakland Arena, which included Vince Carter, Kevin Garnett, Allen Iverson, Grant Hill, and Alonzo Mourning, among others. The Vince Carter dunk contest is one of the most iconic and notable in NBA history.
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Warriors owner Joe Lacob expressed the importance of Steph Curry playing in front of home fans for the first time in his All-Star career. That's if, he's still with Golden State and selected as an All-Star. Last year, Curry put up 50 points, which is third most points in an All-Star game, behind Jayson Tatum with 55. Commissioner Adam Silver stated all cards are on the table when it comes to the various concepts surrounding All-Star weekend in the San Fransisco.
"People are out there talking about concepts about a Ryder Cup type format, maybe thinking about US players playing against global players," said Silver. "I just know we are looking at all different approaches to All-Star, and this is a great market to try new things. When you think of innovation, you think of the Bay Area, San Fransisco, and the Oakland Area."
The Chase Center is an elite venue
It's been four years since the Golden State Warriors relocated from Oakland to San Fransisco. With the move came a beautiful newly constructed arena, known as the Chase Center. A state of the art arena, the Center holds up to nearly 200 sports and entertainment events per year. In the Mission Bay neighbourhood of San Francisco, the Warriors home arena is a one of a kind innovative and culinary experience for guests.
It's the second major announcement for the Bay Area this year. Less than two months ago, the Golden State Warriors announced they would be granted an WNBA Expansion team. Mayor London Breed was visibly seen ecstatic about the news on Monday. Present were Warriors owners Peter Guber, Joe Lacob, and Brandon Schneider, Warriors President and Chief Operating Officer.
"It means a lot of money and a lot of visitors," said Mayor London Breed. "We anticipate 135,000 people will be coming here to the Bay Area, to participate in some capacity over the three day period. We anticipate over 350 million poured into our economy-- in the local businesses, the job opportunities, and all the other activities surrounding All-Star weekend. Mayor Breed did state after the WNBA expansion that the Bay Area wasn't always built up, and has been a work in progress.
There will be several All-Star weekend festivities
"To our fans here in the Bay Area, for the All-Star festivities in 2025, this will be the epicenter of basketball around the world," said Commissioner Adam Silver.
That weekend, the all-star events will begin on Feb. 14, which will feature the rookies. Several events will take place on Feb. 15, including the AT&T Slam Dunk contest. The contests will end on Feb. 16, which will include the NBA All-Star game. The NBA announced in a press release there will be various events for "all ages."
Warriors owner Peter Gruber state it was a "dream" for this to happen 14 years ago, and their past visions have become a reality.
"We always visioned building a new venue-- we did it, a world class venue, " Gruber stated. "Then we always visioned having a great team--we did it. We always visioned having a great fanbase-- we did it and we've been successful. We also promised ourselves we'd bring the All-Star game back to San Fransisco, and we would bring it with style, and great grace-- and have a fantastic experience for our fans and the global fans.
This announcement came after the NBA stated they will switch back to its original Eastern Conference against Western Conference format. The 2024 All-Star weekend will take place at from Feb. 15. through Feb. 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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]]>It’s official. We’re expanding.
— WNBA (@WNBA) October 5, 2023
Tune in at 1pm EST/10am PST on X and the WNBA App to watch live remarks from @CathyEngelbert and @wnbagoldenstate pic.twitter.com/l7UiUT7kA3
SAN FRANSISCO — On Thursday Afternoon, the WNBA officially announced they will grant the Golden State Warriors an expansion team, starting in 2025. Several members of the media were in attendance, including Warriors Owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, Brandon Schneider, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, and Mayor London Breed. Tara VanDerveer, the winningest coach in women's basketball history was also in attendance. A monumental day for the WNBA and women's sports, the league will get its thirteenth team. Although there isn't an official name for the team, this will be the WNBA's first expansion team since the Atlanta Dream in 2008.
Since being named WNBA Commissioner in 2019, Cathy Engelbert admitted there's been speculation around expansion for quite some time. Stating timing is everything, Engelbert expressed "the right time, the right moment is today. I am very pleased to announce that the WNBA is coming to the Bay Area."
After carefully considering several markets, Engelbert stuck to her structural plan, which included "three consistent pillars when evaluating the data for an expansion team." With the trajectory of increasing growth of the league, Commissioner Engelbert cares deeply about the quality of investors, along with state-of-the-art facilities for players.
First, "A team in a city that provides a platform for deep and innovative fan engagement, " said Engelbert. Second, "Has a clear path for stakeholder and franchise success." Third, the WNBA was looking for investors and a city that "could add value to the current WNBA content, media, and entertainment footprint."
The San Fransisco Bay Area is the perfect market
After a meticulous decision, the WNBA has expanded into one of the most populated areas in sports. "The San Fransisco Bay Area has proven to meet the mark and well exceed the market in each of those three areas." Engelbert said in the presser. She stated, "The Bay Area is firmly aligned with our already strong fan base of diverse and engaged basketball fans.
Engelbert strongly declared the importance of longevity and committed investors. "It's really important that you're bringing in long term owners, committed to the success, not just the team and winning championships, but to the league overall, " said the Commissioner.
One of the biggest tech markets, Engelbert stated San Fransico not having a WNBA team "didn't seem right" to her. "I think if you look at the San Fransisco Bay Area, you look at the demographics and psychographics, and you look at our current fan base here, but also nationally. "That's why I thought this market would be so great. The data proves it out, but also this ownership team, these operators, and all of the leverage off the huge success of the Golden State Warriors. "
They are the home to several winning sports organizations
#DubNation just leveled up.
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 5, 2023
Let's get it, @wnbagoldenstatepic.twitter.com/ZZz8tsKfBZ
With increasing NCAA popularity among women's basketball, the Bay Area is the home to six Division 1 Women's Basketball programs. Capitalizing off that success, "10 million people watched that NCAA Final Four March Madness game for the women last year." The San Fransisco Bay Area is the home to several winning franchises, which include the Golden State Warriors and San Fransisco 49ers. Led by former Quarterback Joe Montana, the 49ers have five Super Bowl Championships in franchise history. The San Fransisco Giants have three world series wins since 2010. Most impressive, Owner Joe Lacob helped end the Warriors 40-year championship drought, in which the organization has six NBA Championships in franchise history. Four of those six titles came since the 2014-2015 season.
This has always been a "dream" for Warriors owner Joe Lacob
Joe Lacob is ecstatic to bring a WNBA team to the Bay Area
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During the press conference, Cathy Engelbert was sure to thank Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber for their "unwavering commitment and dedication." Warriors Mangement, including Brandon Schneider makes the organization a prime destination for the W. "The whole Staff here at the Golden State Warriors [Lacob Guber, Schneider] and the whole staff here at the Golden State Warriors— the core values of teamwork, integrity, and excellence makes them an ideal fit for the WNBA," said Engelbert.
Part owner of the Golden State Warriors since 2010, Joe Lacob always envisioned bringing professional sports to the Bay Area. With a history of investing in women's sports, Lacob was a founding partner in the American Basketball League, specifically the San Jose Lasers.
Joe Lacob always envisioned bringing women's basketball to the Bay Area
Put this in your bookmarks. @wnbagoldenstate owner Joseph Lacob vows that once play begins, they will win a championship in the first 5 years of their existence
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"There was a league called the ABL, the American Basketball League", said Lacob. " I was a founding partner of, owned a big chunk of it, and owned the San Jose Lasers. It was doing really well, and then the WNBA came in and kind of superseded us, I guess you can say, and we lost that league."
Excited to call the Bay Area home once again for women's basketball, Lacob is "fulfilling a dream" that he's always had for women's basketball. Dedicated to his venture, Lacob doubled down on his championship aspirations. "We will win a championship in the first five years," Lacob stated. "I'm telling you right now, we will win a WNBA championship in the first five years of this franchise."
Brandon Schneider, President and Chief Operating Officer for the Warriors praised ownership. He acknowledged Peter and Joe brought a championship to Golden State in the first five year of ownership. "I mean look at Joe, first thing five years, we did it once, now we're going to do it again, " said Schneider. "So, it starts with the leadership from Joe and Peter at the vision, always giving us all the resources that we need to be successful on and off the court." We're looking forward to taking what we've learned operating the Warriors over the last several years and applying that to our W team."
The Warriors have state of the art facilities
Home to The Bay's first @WNBA team: @wnbagoldenstate
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) October 5, 2023
The team will begin playing at Chase Center in 2025. pic.twitter.com/qYNpUYWFaY
Prior to the start of the 2019-2020 season, the Golden State Warriors relocated from Oakland to the Chase Center in San Fransisco. Costing $1.4 billion to construct, the facility is the home of the Warriors, as well as occasional games for the University of San Fransisco.
"And then the arena, I mean the Chase Center, a state of the art," said Engelbert. Highlighting that she visited the area in 2020, she's "admired what this ownership team has done and what this leadership team has done."
Brandon Scheider commented on the importance of facilities and is grateful for "Dub Nation" support around the world. "Our WNBA Players need to have the best facility just like our NBA players have. We're really fortunate to have the facility in Oakland. We will have one of the best practice facilities in in the WNBA, in addition to practicing at the facility in Oakland." The front office and business will be handled and housed in Oakland.
Charter flights, along with elite practice facilities have often been a discussion amongst athletes in the WNBA. Prior to her free agency signing with the Las Vegas Aces, Candace Parker mentioned she's "never had a locker in her WNBA career." Dedicated facilities and locker rooms will remain a focal point in attracting free agents.
Haven given over $30 million to educational nonprofit organizations in Oakland, the Warriors management feel "having a WNBA team practice, headquarters there will only serve to amplify the work they are doing in the community."
The Mayor of San Fransisco is ecstatic for the expansion
In attendance this afternoon was San Fransisco Mayor London Breed.
"I don't know if anyone in this room is more excited than I am that we are finally getting a WNBA team to play in San Fransisco, to practice in Oakland," said Mayor Breed. " She was quick to point out that the area wasn't always glorious, and went through a period of desolation.
"What happened in Mission Bay, the neighborhood we are in, it used to be railroad tracks. There was a golf shooting range, and an outlet. This neighborhood was nothing," claimed the mayor. Mayor Breed credits new housing construction and the Warriors to economic and community growth. She states the "visionary leadership" is about the community, as well as the team and the fans. "It has really brought a lot of joy and a lot of life to a neighborhood once neglected. What it will do for our restaurant's, our businesses, and what it will do for San Fransisco and our economy."
The Numbers do not lie
"There's a great joy and love for women's basketball in the Bay Area."
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Basketball fans in The Bay, the @WNBA is here. pic.twitter.com/6Da3bGXbzG
The WNBA is growing at a rate it's never seen before. " Women's basketball in general is taking off, women's sports in general is taking off," said Lacob.
After a historic 2023 season, the WNBA had record viewership and attendance. "This is a thrilling time for the WNBA as the longest tenure women's professional sports league in the United States," said Engelbert. " We've just concluded our 27th regular season. We saw record breaking viewership, attendance, and digital engagement."
Viewership is up 21 percent in such Networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and CBS. The W had the highest attendance in thirteen years and was the most watched season in 21 years.
The WNBA aims to add a 14th team
Cathy Engelbert mentioned Sacramento, Portland, Toronto, Philadelphia, and Denver are all interested in becoming a 14th team. #wnba #WNBAExpansion
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The WNBA is set to have a total of thirteen teams, a number the league has only seen for a total of three seasons. The playoff format works, given the top eight teams make the postseason. With that said, Commissioner Cathey Engelbert has vocalized their vision of an addition team.
"13 is a lucky number by the way, " said the W Commissioner. "Our goal, this is a team to start up in 2025. Our goal is to have 14 teams by 2025 as well. I've been traveling to difference cities. We're in discussions and continued discussions, productive conversations with several other cities." Engelbert named Sacramento, Portland, Denver Toronto, Philadelphia, and Charlotte as all potential cities.
Engelbert mentioned there have been several changes to the league since the expansion of the Atlanta Dream in 2008. With a committee, the WNBA will have an expansion draft, which the Commissioner will further address.
With two expansion teams, comes more roster spots, which is an importance for the league. One of the hardest leagues to enter, the Commissioner stated, "many of our draft picks do not make a team, even first round draft picks in some instances." The addition of two teams will add up to 24 potential roster spots, which is crucial with expanding NCAA popularity. "This is partially to give new opportunities to that next generation coming out of the NCAA system and then maybe some players that didn't make teams this year."
When asked if a name or color scheme has been chosen, Warrior's ownership stated they haven't solidified anything. "I wish I had an answer for you. We don't know yet, but we will soon. We're going to look at everything," said Lacob. The owner expressed the team will "be a reflection of the entirety of the Bay Area in some way."
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— WNBA (@WNBA) October 4, 2023
The WNBA will expand in the Bay Area
Months after the speculation, the WNBA will announce an expansion team in the San Fransisco Bay Area, per USA TODAY Sports. Once having 16 teams, the league is down to 12. Since the inaugural season in 1997, there have been six defunct franchises, including the Charlotte Sting, Cleveland Rockers, Houston Comets, Miami Sol, Portland Fire, and the Sacramento Monarchs. In 26 years, three current franchises have relocated several times, including the Connecticut Sun, Las Vegas Aces, and the Dallas Wings. Previously the Orlando Miracle, they relocated to Connecticut in 2003. Before the Dallas Wings were the Detroit and Tulsa Shock. Before the Aces move to Las Vegas in 2018, the franchise operated as the Utah Starzz and the San Antonio Silver Stars. The WNBA has made several abstruse posts on social media, insinuating a change is near.
With the news of the #wnba expansion tomorrow
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Here’s a clip of Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on the expansion and charter flights on August 6 in Brooklyn, New York. pic.twitter.com/xheqwFlf6k
Two team expansion?
Prior to the matchup between the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces on August 6, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert expressed her desire for expansion, along with the trajectory of the league's growth, and charter flights. Michael Voepel, of ESPN reports that Engelbert is aiming for a two-team expansion growth in the near future. With the increase in players and talent, having only twelve teams limits the number of roster spots. Besides the Bay Area, the WNBA has looked into the following cities for expansion: Portland, Toronto, Nashville, Charlotte, Austin, and Denver.
"Obviously, we're working very hard on expansion, " said Engelbert. "As I said, and everybody knows, this is really something I think we need to do. Not just because of opening up, you know, potentially 12-24 roster spots. We need more than 12 teams. We need to be in some big cities in this country, where our demographics and psychographic, and all our data and information shows that there's some great markets out there for WNBA Basketball."
The Golden State Warriors will be granted an expansion team in 2025
Not official, Doug Feinberg of the Associated Press has confirmed that the Golden State Warriors will be granted an expansion team in 2025. The Associated Press has reported that the WNBA Commissioner will be making an announcement in the Bay Area tomorrow.
It's evident Engelbert will only work with investors who will provide teams with adequate facilities, in addition to longevity. "?I don't want to bring an owner in this league who is going to be in the bottom quartile as it relates to player experience," she said. "They've got to be in the top quartile. In fact, they should be at the top." said Engelbert (Associated Press).
The Golden State Warriors are co-owned by Peter Guber and Joe Lacob. Since the 2014-2015 season, the Warriors won four NBA titles, recently in 2022 against the Boston Celtics. In Lacob's tenure, he ended the Warriors 40-year drought, and led Golden State to seven straight playoff appearances. In 2019, the Warriors were named "Franchise of the Decade," and will be remembered as one of the most notorious dynasties in NBA history. Peter Guber was heavily involved in the groundbreaking of the Chase Center, with a focus on family and fan experience.
The San Fransisco Bay Area seems the most logical choice for an expansion team. Aside from the warriors, the area has several sports teams with winning accomplishments. The San Fransisco Giants have three World Series wins since 2010, and the San Fransisco 49ers have won five Super Bowls in team history.
The WNBA had record viewership and attendance this season
Excited to "capitalize off NCAA popularity," the WNBA currently has media partnership deals with ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, and ABC. "There's a whole transformation of economic model for women's sports", the Commissioner told the press. "It's all about media rights. If you look back in history, and I ask you all, I'm happy to give anyone an economic lesson about how the men got their benefits and pay. It was all the multi-billion-dollar media rights fees deal, so I am very optimistic," Engelbert told the media.
The 2023 WNBA season brought record viewership and attendance. Per WNBA PR, viewership was up 21 percent this season, and attendance up 16 percent. The WNBA social media engagement was up 96 percent from 2022. The overall attendance was the highest it's been in 13 years.
The WNBA is "the longest tenured women's professional league in the country, by double any other," said Engelbert. The Atlanta Dream was the most recent expansion team, which came in 2008.
The Dallas Wings partnered with the Dallas Mavericks in early August. The expansion of the WNBA under the Golden State Warriors could be extremely beneficial to the league.
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