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Originally Posted by quattordici
I don't know a single Alabamian who is an Atlanta Hawks or Memphis Grizzlies fan... The second most populated state with out a pro team and well over 2 Million people within 100 miles of the city. The money is actually already being brought in (about $12 million annually), it's just been intended for the dome.
If the NBA were to show interest in Birmingham, the city could make the arena happen some how. But, again, that's if the NBA were to show interest.
Anyways, enough about Birmingham.
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FYI, I have seen people around Huntsville with Memphis gear on. The Grizzlies are a hot commodity right now coming off a Western Conference championship. They will be a title contender again next year since they didn't lose any stars.
The next city to receive an NBA franchise will be Seattle via a relocation. And the only option for that was Sacramento, but they have signed a deal for a new arena in downtown and aren't moving. Birmingham will never be considered for the NBA for many reasons.
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