Cuban says he won’t move possible 2016 Mavericks playoff games to make way for Republican Nat'l Conv

[TexasTowelie]

The Dallas Mavericks are unwilling to relocate their games from the American Airlines Center to make way for the 2016 Republican National Convention if they make the playoffs that season, team owner Mark Cuban said on Thursday.

Asked via email if he has committed to moving the games should the team make the playoffs, Cuban said, “No and we won’t move.”

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His stance could hurt the city’s chances, depending on when the convention is to be held and how much flexibility venues can offer in other cities competing for the GOP gathering.

Dallas leaders have said the American Airlines Center would be the primary convention site. The GOP’s target timeframe to hold the event is from June 26 to July 18. That means July 18 is the latest the convention could start.

More at http://cityhallblog.dallasnews.com/2014/02/cuban-says-he-wont-move-possible-2016-mavericks-playoff-games-to-make-way-for-republican-national-convention.html/ .

[dlwickham]

1. who in the hell wants to be in Dallas in July

[TexasTowelie]

2. Only the people that have to be in Dallas during the summer

and don't want to be there in August.

[dlwickham]

5. I've flown into Dallas once

Can't remember what month it was but I was coming back from my grandmother's funeral

I was getting off the plane and was just floored by the heat that was getting into the walkway between the plane and the airport

[Philly Cowboy]

3. Go Mavericks!

Gawd, I haven't rooted for a team in decades.

[TexasTowelie]

4. No rush, you can wait a couple more years.

However, I believe nearly all DFW DUers will share your enthusiasm for the Mavs in the 2015-2016 season.

Welcome to DU Philly Cowboy!