Indianapolis is gearing up for professional basketball’s All-Star Games, and Adam Silver can’t wait.
The NBA commissioner visited FanDuel Sports Network broadcasters Chris Denari and Quinn Buckner Monday evening as Indiana Pacers hosted the New Orleans Pelicans.
Silver spent a lot of time in Indianapolis earlier this year, when the Pacers hosted the NBA All-Star Game. THE WNBA All-Star Game arrives in Indy in July.
He left no doubt about the motivation for the return.
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“Caitlin Clark set the world on fire, not just this community,” Silver said of the Indiana Fever star who won Rookie of the Year and helped propel a huge surge in interest in the WNBA. “People see how deep this league is. I joked that this league has been an overnight sensation for 28 years. »
Silver also discussed the Pacers’ January trip to Paris, where they will face the San Antonio Spurs twice. Of course, the French Victor Wembanyama leads the Spurs.
When is the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game?
Saturday July 19, 2025.
Where is the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game taking place?
Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
WNBA All-Star Skills Competitions in 2025
The 3-point shooting and skill competitions will take place on Friday July 18, 2025.
2025 WNBA All-Star Game Tickets
You can sign up for a waiting list here.
When do the Indiana Pacers play in Paris?
The Pacers will face the San Antonio Spurs on January 23-25.
This article was originally published on the Indianapolis Star: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Raves About Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark