{"id":115922,"date":"2023-02-07T18:35:06","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T23:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=115922"},"modified":"2023-02-07T18:35:06","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T23:35:06","slug":"the-basketball-league-names-lehigh-valley-legends-hosts-of-second-annual-all-star-game-weekend-coming-april-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=115922","title":{"rendered":"THE BASKETBALL LEAGUE Names LEHIGH VALLEY LEGENDS Hosts of Second Annual All-Star Game Weekend Coming April 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"[INDIANAPOLIS, IN, ALLENTOWN, PA – February 7, 2023] \u2013 On the heels of NBA All-Star Game announcements, The Basketball League (TBL), known for delivering a world-class professional basketball experience to local communities and fans regionally across the US, names its\u2019 official 2023 All-Star Game host, the\u00a0Lehigh Valley Legends<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

TBL\u2019s second Annual All-Star Weekend is confirmed for April 7 \u2013 April 8, 2023, with a list of events and head-turning entertainment scheduled.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to bring our signature event of All-Star Weekend to the Lehigh Valley area.\u00a0 Just as several individual markets converge in one area to form a wonderful environment in Northeastern PA, we expect our Lehigh Valley Legends will host an event that best showcases our 49 teams & 600 athletes from around North America.\u00a0 The Skills Competition on Friday will include a 3-point shooting contest, a dunk contest, and a preliminary event. Saturday will see a \u2018free\u2019 youth JRTBL clinic, in the morning, followed by a youth game, celebrity game & TBL ALL STAR game Saturday evening,\u201d explains David Magley, TBL President.<\/p>\n

TBL\u2019s Commissioner, Carlnel Wiley rallies, \u201cHaving Lehigh Valley Legends host TBL\u2019s Annual All-Star Weekend is very exciting. Their organization has already begun to prepare for the events to come and I have no doubt we are all in for a treat. The Legends are one of 49 teams this season and I know they will represent our league, teams and players with great pride. The level of competition our All-Star players will bring to the Lehigh Valley area is something you won\u2019t want to miss. This will be a great weekend filled with fun activities for the whole family. Let\u2019s get ready to PACK THE HOUSE!!!!.\u201d<\/p>\n

This decision is a significant win for the Lehigh Valley Legends as they embark on their second season.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is our time to make our mark, in the league, as well as a true partner in our community,\u201d states, Legends\u2019 President and COO, James Stewart.\u00a0 \u201cAll-Star Weekend attracts basketball fans and consumers from all 50 states, many of whom will purchase tickets and travel to see the game.\u00a0 Others will watch via live stream.\u00a0 We are producing legendary family-friendly entertainment, while adding value to the Lehigh Valley tourism industry.\u00a0 This is what community outreach is all about.\u201d<\/p>\n

For TBL Annual All-Star Game Weekend advertising and sponsorship opportunities, contact Danielle Bynum, Director of Marketing at 484.649.4889\/danielle.bynum@lehighvalleylegends.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About Lehigh Valley Legends<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lehigh Valley Legends is a professional men\u2019s basketball organization operating in The Basketball League\u2019s East Conference Division. We are dedicated to empowering a new generation of young athletes, growing new basketball fans and providing the Lehigh Valley with legendary family-friendly entertainment.\u00a0 Corporate Sponsors and Community Partners include D11 Sports, iHeart Radio, St. Luke\u2019s Sports Medicine, St. Luke\u2019s University Hospital, Univest and La Vida Caf\u00e9.\u00a0 Visit\u00a0lehighvalleylegends.com<\/a>\u00a0and @lehighvalleylegendsbasketball; @lvlegendsbball; @lehighvalleylegends, on social media for game schedule and ticket information, player profiles and upcoming community events.<\/p>\n

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About The Basketball League<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWhere the Spirit of the Game Lives\u201d<\/em>, TBL is a professional basketball organization nurturing and refining the talents of young athletes.\u00a0\u00a0 Operating in North America since 2018, TBL has expanded to 49 teams in 2023.\u00a0 TBL minor league players are often recruited for international and major basketball teams. TBL is dedicated to serving our communities through regional outreach efforts and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit\u00a0thebasketballleague.net<\/a>\u00a0and follow @tbasketballleague on social media platforms.<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nTiffany Sondergaard
\nPublic Relations Liaison Event Planning Specialist
\n–ts PR & Event Planning
\nwww.tseventplanning.com<\/p>\n

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