Today, the National Basketball Association announced Cleveland will host the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. The following statement from Sacramento Kings President of Business Operations John Rinehart addresses Sacramento’s bid:
“Our inaugural bid to host an All-Star Game showcased that our city can compete to host world-class events and is truly a community on the rise. While the NBA recognizes that the city and the fans would provide a unique and exciting experience, combined with our efforts to introduce innovative partnerships with Airbnb and luxury cruise ships, the city does not yet have the inventory of hotel rooms that meet the NBA specifications to host this event.