LAS VEGAS—All Net Arena, LLC, the development group that includes a former National Basketball Associaiton player and China Construction Group says it will go forward with a campaign to field an NBA Team at its proposed Las Vegas arena.
In December, businessman and former UNLV and NBA player Jackie Robinson, became chairman of All Net Arena, and announced plans to develop a $1.3 billion privately-funded resort and arena located on the Las Vegas Strip. Construction could begin late this summer.
“An NBA franchise would be greatly received and supported by the Las Vegas community and tourism industry, Robinson says. “I have communicated to Commissioner (Adam) Silver my desire and my partners' willingness to invest additional funds to purchase an NBA franchise."
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David Phillips
David Phillips is a Chicago-based freelance writer and consultant with more than 20 years experience in business and community news. He also has extensive reporting experience in the food manufacturing industry for national trade publications.
