Toronto to host 2016 NBA all-star game

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TORONTO (NEWS1130) – Toronto will host the 2016 NBA all-star game, the league has announced.

And in an effort to get fans excited and re-brand the franchise ahead of their 20th anniversary, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has announced a partnership between The Toronto Raptors and Grammy award winner Drake. He has been unveiled as the team’s global ambassador.

Drake has often been seen court side at the Air Canada Centre for Raptors games when he is in town.

The announcement was made to the media at the Air Canada Centre on Monday morning. Joining Drake was Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri, NBA deputy commissioner Adam Silver and Mayor Rob Ford.

The 2014 all-star game will take place in New Orleans, while New York will host the 2015 installment.

The last time Toronto hosted an all-star game was for the National Lacrosse League in 2006. The NHL all stars came to Toronto in 2000, and the Blue Jays hosted baseball’s event in 1991.

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