Outdoor Games in the NBA - I love this idea

FanHouse reports that the Phoenix Suns are planning an outdoor basketball game in Southern California. Since hockey recently had a big fan success (and front page New York Times story) with an outdoor game, why not an NBA game under the sun?

I think it's a wonderful idea, especially for the fans. Outdoor games are how most of us learned the game, just as amateur skaters fondly remember pond hockey. I wouldn't be surprised if most NBA players had a fondness for outdoor games; Gilbert Arenas went down to Southeast D.C. to play a summer league game two years ago, and pros still love to play in Rucker Park during the summer.

Unfortunately, when you read further you'll find the proposal is only for a preseason game. I suppose the players' union might have objections to playing outdoors vis-a-vis liability, exposure to fans, possible injuries, the playing surface. (This is just speculation, maybe they love the idea).

Suns Hope to Play Outdoors: "

(Via FanHouse - NBA.)

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