Ask the CEO
September 20, 2005 - American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release
Question from RR, Chattanooga, TN: "Any word yet from the NBA about the Katrina exhibition game?"
Answer: RR. Strangely, we have not heard a word from the NBA - either yes, no, maybe. We did hear (unofficially) from one NBA team. And still, the NBA might not know about the offer though I can't imagine from the number of emails I've been getting. We also got a call from one of the nation's leading sportscasters, a huge superstar, who said he woiuld cover it on his program and would try to get it televised if the NBA were to agree to it. With the game televised, we have no doubt that we could achieve our million dollar goal for the one evening of basketball for Hurricane Katrina victims. Maybe we'll hear something today. If you have a question, email joenewman@abalive.com.
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