Number. One.
Philips Arena's reputation in the national NBA landscape isn't the best. To be fair, most of that consternation comes from the fact that fans of the Atlanta Hawks are often late-arriving or, well, absent altogether, but in terms of the arena itself, Atlanta's premier basketball venue has always garnered high marks from outsiders.
Now, Philips Arena has received top honors.
The good folks at Stadium Journey recently released their 2016 rankings of all 29 NBA arenas, and there was an all-too-familiar name in the number one spot. Here is what the writer, Paul Baker, had to say about Philips Arena and its lofty status:
Because of the way it’s constructed, as well as the location and food, Philips Arena is one of the best NBA experiences in the country.