Ask the CEO
October 4, 2005 - American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release
Question from Many: "If the NBA does not accept your challenge (Katrina benefit game), does not mean that the ABA isn't going to do anything?" (Or questions of a similar nature).
Answer: First, let me say that if all of the people emailing me everyday about the NBA/ABA Challenge game were to attend the game, we would raise a lot of money. The interest is truly amazing. Second, we are still hoping very much that the NBA accepts the challenge and offers to send over 10 players. I have heard that the NBA has given 10 million dollars to Katrina relief. In itself, that is outstanding, much more than the ABA can do. The ABA isn't the NBA. If the NBA can afford to give Amare Stoudemire $73,000,000; it can certainly afford the donations it has made to Katrina relief. The NBA/ABA Challenge Game is just another way to continue to help. However, to imply that the ABA isn't doing anything is not the case. ABA teams in Mississippi, Pittsburgh, Toledo, Orange County, Gallup, Indiana, - in fact - throughout the league have on-going Katrina/Rita relief efforts and are making substantial contributions regularly - and will continue to do so throughout the season. And the ABA will continue to contribute to each of these initiatives. Obviously, the challenge has generated much publicity. What it hasn't done is generate a response or the funds that could be raised through the game. And that's a shame. But you can bet we'll keep on pushing for the game and will keep our relief efforts going whether we play or not. If you have a question, email joenewman@abalive.com. -
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American Basketball Association Stories from October 4, 2005
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- White House hopeful attends ABA league meeting - ABA
- RazorSharks announce ticket sales dates - Rochester RazorSharks
- Strong Island Sound seeks additional talent - Strong Island Sound
- Ask the CEO - ABA
- Livingston returns as head coach - St. Louis Flight
- NBA Miami Heat catch ABA fever with throwbacks - ABA
- Vision players to NBA Atlanta Hawks - Atlanta Vision
- Sparks fly for Newark Express - Jersey Express
- Xplosion play first exhibition game Saturday - Pittsburgh Xplosion
- Ask the CEO - ABA
- Florida Pit Bulls announce complete schedule - Miami Majesty
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