Charlotte will host NBA All-Star 2017

Jun 23, 2015 - 3:59 PM Charlotte, NC (SportsNetwork.com) - The NBA announced Tuesday that Charlotte has been selected to host the 2017 NBA All-Star weekend.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement at a news conference at Time Warner Cable Arena, where he was joined by Charlotte mayor Dan Clodfelter, North Carolina governor Pat McCrory, Mecklenburg County Commission chairman Trevor Fuller, Hornets president & COO Fred Whitfield, and Hornets chairman Michael Jordan.

Charlotte hosted the event once before, in 1991 at the since-demolished Charlotte Coliseum. The game is scheduled for Feb. 19, 2017.

"As a thriving city with a proud basketball tradition and a deep passion for the game, the city of Charlotte is a terrific All-Star destination," said Silver. "We thank Michael Jordan, the Hornets organization and the Charlotte community for their support and congratulate them on bringing our All-Star festivities back to North Carolina."

In comments during a visit to Charlotte last year, Silver said he thought it was a sure thing Charlotte would be awarded an All-Star weekend after city officials agreed to various upgrades and renovations at Time Warner Cable Arena.

"It is an honor to bring NBA All-Star back to Charlotte," said Jordan, who became the team's majority owner in 2010. "I remember the excitement of playing in the 1991 All-Star Game, the first one held in my home state, and I take pride in being able to host NBA All-Star 2017 as the owner of the Hornets. This is a great moment for our fans, our city, and our franchise. We are excited to welcome the world to Charlotte and Time Warner Cable Arena in 2017."

The game could be a homecoming for Golden State's Stephen Curry, the league's most valuable player, who grew up in Charlotte and attended nearby Davidson.