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There’s a fallacy on the market that any All-Star Recreation is “for the fans.” That concept flew out the window way back, particularly for the NBA and NHL. The All-Star Recreation is merely a junket for the league’s greatest sponsors to get the possibility to hobnob with the sport’s high stars, a reward for his or her assist of the league and extra importantly the cash they supply. Oh, and it’s additionally an opportunity for the gamers to get drunk with one another for a pair nights, which together with numerous contract bonuses, is what they’re actually considering. A lot of the tickets are held for sponsors and whoever else is linked to them. – Sam Fels Read More