JLC to host Raptors - 76ers preseason game
The John Labatt
Centre has
announced that a
pre-season NBA
game between
the Toronto
Raptors and
Philadelphia
76ers is
coming to
London in the
fall. Circle this
date on your calendar,
Tuesday
October 6, at 7:30pm.
This is only the second
NBA pre-season game played in
London since the John Labatt
Centre opened its doors in October
2002. The first time that an NBA
pre-season game landed in London
was almost five years ago in
October 2004, when the Raptors
also played host to the 76ers. At
that time the game featured an outdoor
block party, live music and
various interactive elements.
According to Philadelphia
76ers President and GM, Ed
Stefanski, he is glad to be back in
the Forest City: “We are excited to
have the opportunity to bring NBA
basketball to London, Ontario. We
look forward to adding excitement
to the schedule of events that the
John Labatt Centre offers the community.”
Echoing Stefanski's comments
is Chris Campbell,
Director of
Marketing for the
John Labatt
Centre who
also is anticipating
the
return of
NBA preseason
action
to the Forest
City; “NBA
fans from
London and the
surrounding area
have a great opportunity
to catch great preseason action at
the John Labatt Centre.” Campbell
said they are working on planning
many events to coincide with this
game, and details regarding that
will be released later this summer.