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An Open Apology To The Alaska Dream And Their Fans

December 16, 2008 - American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release


Indianapolis, IN. On behalf of the ABA, I would like to apologize to The Alaska Dream and their fans. Because of a terrible mix-up relating to travel, the Washington Raptors did not make it to Anchorage for the Dreams' opening home games. Whatever the reason for the mix-up, and there have been many explanations, the fact is that Trey Davis and The Alaska Dream worked long and hard for this event - and the City of Anchorage and the State of Alaska has shown tremendous support for their team. It was going to be a great night and the beginning of an awesome season. It didn't happen, and at this point, pointing fingers and placing blame is not productive.

I have been very impressed with the tremendous job that Trey and his people have done there beginning with the very successful pre-season tournament that included Las Vegas, San Francisco Maywood and the Dream in Fairbanks. Not only did he put together a very strong team that defeated three excellent experienced ABA teams, but the overall presentation was outstanding. We looked forward to a great season and all ABA teams were looking forward to visiting Alaska and competing there. And then, this happened.

I know also that the team itself and the coaches were looking forward to beginning regular season play and it was very disappointing for them also. We cannot undo what has been done. We can put in safeguards to be sure it does not happen again.

The Alaska Dream will take a short break to re-coup and will begin a full season of play beginning January 1st. And the ABA will be doing a series of things to show how important The Alaska Dream, the state, the city, the fans, the media and everyone there are to the ABA. We hope you will accept our apologies and give The Alaska Dream and the ABA your support. Promise. We will not let you down again. Thank you.

Joe Newman

ABA CEO

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