While stopping short of making any official announcements, LeGarie encouraged fans to continue supporting Summer League as a way of demonstrating the city’s passion for professional basketball. “I believe it’s true,” LeGarie said when asked about expansion rumors. “Buy tickets, come to the gym, and prove to the NBA that this is an NBA city.” LeGarie referenced comments previously made by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who has described Summer League as the league’s “31st franchise” because of its importance to the basketball ecosystem.
