NBA: Utah Jazz to host 2023 All-Star at home arena after 30 years

Utah Jazz will be hosting 2023 NBA All-Star weekend, league commissioner Adam Silver confirmed news on Wednesday, October 23. 72nd edition of All-Star weekend will take place at  Jazz's Vivint Smart Home Arena. Salt Lake City will be hosting event after 36 years. previous NBA All-Star event was hosted at Delta Center back in 1993. Western Conference had defeated Eastern Conference 135-132 overtime. It was 43rd edition of NBA All-Star weekend. festivities will begin two days before actual game, which is scheduled for Sunday, February 19.

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NBA cheif Silver anunces that Utah Jazz will host NBA 2023 All-Star weekend at a press conference

decision to select Utah Jazz was made in recognition of state and franchise's progress over past few years. Silver anunced decision along with Jazz's owner Gail Miller, Governer Gary Herbert, Salt Lake City Mayor  Jackie Biskupski and Larry H. Miller Group of Companies CEO Steve Starks. decision followed a reported $125 million revation which was done on Vivint Smart Home Arena. According to Silver and Starks at conference, revation was 'final piece' of decision to select Utah Jazz. 

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city's previous success for hosting major events (2002 Winter Olympic Games) was ar factor for awarding Utah Jazz 2023 All-Star weekend. Salt Lake City was praised for infrastructure, and are also in contest for hosting 2030 Olympics. In press conference, Silver also called Salt Lake City a 'world-class destination' for hosting large-scale events and also sports competitions. He also thanked Miller Family and Utah Jazz organization for all ir commitment. y believe program will leave a lasting impact on community. Governer Herbert estimated an ecomic impact of a reported $45-50 million when asked about it in press conference. 

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