Hornets to host 2017 All-Star Weekend

Not official yet, but an announcement is coming.

The Charlotte Hornets won the bid to host the NBA All-Star game in 2017, people familiar with the situation said Monday.

The people spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because an announcement has not been made. The Hornets have scheduled a press conference for Tuesday that will include NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, team owner Michael Jordan and Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter.

Charlotte last hosted the All-Star game in 1991 at the Charlotte Coliseum. That building has since been demolished.

That was a great All-Star Weekend too, one of my all-time favourites.

I am happy for Charlotte, the city and the fans, first they get there team back then an allstar game.

Next... Seattle Sonics please...

Good for them. They might actually have a full house for the first time.

I expected this to happen in a few years. And it happened.