Whose all been to a NBA Arena??

bestgrizzfan11 · 04-19-2016, 06:53 PM

So I was thinking about if anyone has been to any NBA arenas and if so how many and how did you like them? I've been to..
Fedexforum (Memphis Grizzlies) season ticket holder so obviously biased towards it
Wells Fargo Center (Philly 76ers) Nice arena but mean security. Went when they played the Bulls in the playoffs.
BMO Bradley Center (Milwaukee Bucks) went on vacation to watch them play the Grizzlies there and had on-court seats so didn't go and see much of stadium but it's pretty old and they need a new one for sure
American Airlines Arena (Miami Heat) also went on vacation to watch them play the Grizzlies and loved the location of it and great atmosphere but imo food isn't great in the arena.

oshmeehan · 04-19-2016, 06:55 PM

^^^^ Bucks are getting a new one that is opening for the 2018/19 season

rayfitz · 04-19-2016, 06:59 PM

Three years ago, I decided my bucket list item was going to be going to a game in every NBA arena. My goal was to do it in ten years.... Then I got completely obsessed. I ended up doing the entire Eastern Conference in 2013-14, then the Western Conference in 2014-15. I'll have to hit up Sacramento again next year for the new arena, then Milwaukee a few years after.

It was silly expensive, but a series of experiences I'll never forget.

goehring9 · 04-19-2016, 07:00 PM

My son and I have been working our way through our goal of seeing a game in every NBA arena. We are 2/3 done... 20 down, 10 to go. We try to hit 2 or 3 per season. Every one is different... We like to really focus on how the fans are and the overall atmosphere. Have seen some really great arenas, and some that were a little disappointing.

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cp3fan · 04-19-2016, 07:00 PM

The only one I've ever been to is Staples center. I was a Clippers season ticket holder for a few years and saw a few regular season laker games plus some playoff games back in the early 2000s. Also, been to the forum in Inglewood when it was the Lakers home.

alexcampos · 04-19-2016, 07:05 PM

I live in South Florida so I've been to American Airlines Arena more times than I can remember...

I've also watched games at Barclays Center (Brooklyn Nets)

United Center (Chicago Bulls)

Amway Center (Orlando Magic)

and the old Miami Arena (lol).

I hope to one day watch an NBA game in every arena.

smalltown · 04-19-2016, 07:05 PM

Toronto, Air Canada Centre, skydome
Boston, old gardens & TD
NY, MSG
Cleveland, QLA
Detroit, the palace

AC centre is my favorite modern I've been too. The old gardens is my fav "old". Not a big fan of MSG - it's got the history and all that - but not a good experience otherwise. Hate QLA in Cleveland.

SteveO21 · 04-19-2016, 07:07 PM

I've only been to Bankers Life Fieldhouse (fka Conseco Fieldhouse) to see the Pacers play. Had season tickets from 2007-2011, and I try to get to as many games as possible still now but I've settled in at about 5 games/season the past couple seasons. It's top notch through and through, and is widely regarded as one of the best (if not THE best) stadiums in the NBA. It's a perfect blend of old school and modern. Unfortunately, for all it's greatness, the place doesn't sell out routinely because the fans here are more content to watch from home unless there's a marquee matchup or the Pacers are making a deep run in the playoffs.

TBlazers50 · 04-19-2016, 07:08 PM

Only one because since 2008, the next closest NBA arena has been 480 miles away.

CubKings · 04-19-2016, 07:09 PM

I've only been to the Delta Center. Or Energy Solutions Arena, or Vivint whatever they want to call it now. It's still the Delta Center to me haha.

spurs50fan · 04-19-2016, 07:13 PM

Been to
TD Waterhouse (Magic)
Phillips
Oracle (yes I'm ashamed lol)
TD Garden

goehring9 · 04-19-2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rayfitz

Three years ago, I decided my bucket list item was going to be going to a game in every NBA arena. My goal was to do it in ten years.... Then I got completely obsessed. I ended up doing the entire Eastern Conference in 2013-14, then the Western Conference in 2014-15. I'll have to hit up Sacramento again next year for the new arena, then Milwaukee a few years after.

It was silly expensive, but a series of experiences I'll never forget.

I support your obsession! We are taking our time. Both looking forward to completion in 3-4 years, and kind of not looking forward at same time. It's been fun checking out the different places

markinca · 04-19-2016, 07:22 PM

Saw a Suns/Clippers game back at the old L.A. Sports Arena way back in the day.

Then last year I saw game 7 of the Spurs/Clippers at Staples. What a game that was!

Norcalcardz · 04-19-2016, 07:28 PM

Only been to Oracle Arena (Warriors) and the arena is pretty nice, it's gonna be sad seeing them move to SF since they have been at Oracle for the longest time. Plus the new SF arena, tickets will be through the roof!

eastbayak · 04-19-2016, 07:29 PM

Been to Oracle Arena, Staples Center and Toyota Center

cp3fan · 04-19-2016, 07:30 PM

Completely forgot that I've been to Philips arena back in 2007 when I lived in Atlanta to see the hawks and suns play. Arena was ok but that place was half empty. Tickets were very affordable tho.

GoClips! · 04-19-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by alexcampos

I hope to one day watch an NBA game in every arena.

This is my goal too!

I've been to Staples(LAC and LAL), the Forum(Old LAL), American Airlines(Miami), Pepsi Center(Denver), Alamadome(San Antonio), Key Arena(Sonics RIP), and Gund Arena(Old Cavs). I'm hoping to add a couple to the list next season!

BBallCT · 04-19-2016, 07:47 PM

Toronto's ACC only

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IronMonkey415 · 04-19-2016, 08:12 PM

Haven't been to an actual game yet.

yankeesfan24 · 04-19-2016, 08:22 PM

I've been to Philly, Orlando, NJ (Izod Center), and Dallas.

Panthersfans · 04-19-2016, 08:32 PM

I've only been to time warner cable arena (Hornets) because I live about a half hour away. the former Charlotte colesium that the original Hornets played at in the 80s-90s was better Imo but different team/different time.

jrosales · 04-19-2016, 08:33 PM

I go to the AT&T Center frequently. I also got to see a few Spurs games at the Alamodome, and in the mid-90s I saw a Mavs game at Reunion Arena. I remember Reunion being SMALL.

jifengjeff · 04-19-2016, 08:38 PM

Staples center
Arco arena or Sleep train, old facility but convenient parking

XARZY · 04-19-2016, 08:42 PM

Madison Square Garden, American Airlines Arena, and the old Nets Arena (NJ) before moving to BK.

ka13cards · 04-19-2016, 08:45 PM

Only been to staple center but have been to 20 games or so

04-19-2016, 06:53 PM	#1
bestgrizzfan11 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 542 hunhunteander	Whose all been to a NBA Arena?? So I was thinking about if anyone has been to any NBA arenas and if so how many and how did you like them? I've been to.. Fedexforum (Memphis Grizzlies) season ticket holder so obviously biased towards it Wells Fargo Center (Philly 76ers) Nice arena but mean security. Went when they played the Bulls in the playoffs. BMO Bradley Center (Milwaukee Bucks) went on vacation to watch them play the Grizzlies there and had on-court seats so didn't go and see much of stadium but it's pretty old and they need a new one for sure American Airlines Arena (Miami Heat) also went on vacation to watch them play the Grizzlies and loved the location of it and great atmosphere but imo food isn't great in the arena.

04-19-2016, 06:55 PM	#2
oshmeehan Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7,161	^^^^ Bucks are getting a new one that is opening for the 2018/19 season __________________ FEAR THE DEER

04-19-2016, 07:00 PM	#4
goehring9 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Oak Park, Ca Posts: 1,741 goehring9	My son and I have been working our way through our goal of seeing a game in every NBA arena. We are 2/3 done... 20 down, 10 to go. We try to hit 2 or 3 per season. Every one is different... We like to really focus on how the fans are and the overall atmosphere. Have seen some really great arenas, and some that were a little disappointing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ https://goehring9.weebly.com IG: lakersforumgold Collecting Wilt and Jerry West

04-19-2016, 07:00 PM	#5
cp3fan Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 1,872	The only one I've ever been to is Staples center. I was a Clippers season ticket holder for a few years and saw a few regular season laker games plus some playoff games back in the early 2000s. Also, been to the forum in Inglewood when it was the Lakers home. __________________ My bball card collection--->http://mnault23.imgur.com/ IG: @row0_cards

04-19-2016, 07:05 PM	#6
alexcampos Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South FLA Posts: 5,221	I live in South Florida so I've been to American Airlines Arena more times than I can remember... I've also watched games at Barclays Center (Brooklyn Nets) United Center (Chicago Bulls) Amway Center (Orlando Magic) and the old Miami Arena (lol). I hope to one day watch an NBA game in every arena. __________________ 1997 2003 2006 2012 2013 *Lifetime Miami Sports fan (Heat, Marlins, Dolphins, Panthers, Hurricanes, and FIU Panthers)* Last edited by alexcampos; 04-19-2016 at 07:07 PM.

04-19-2016, 06:59 PM	#3
rayfitz Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 287 bearlacher	Three years ago, I decided my bucket list item was going to be going to a game in every NBA arena. My goal was to do it in ten years.... Then I got completely obsessed. I ended up doing the entire Eastern Conference in 2013-14, then the Western Conference in 2014-15. I'll have to hit up Sacramento again next year for the new arena, then Milwaukee a few years after. It was silly expensive, but a series of experiences I'll never forget.

04-19-2016, 07:05 PM	#7
smalltown Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 17,243 ifeature	Toronto, Air Canada Centre, skydome Boston, old gardens & TD NY, MSG Cleveland, QLA Detroit, the palace AC centre is my favorite modern I've been too. The old gardens is my fav "old". Not a big fan of MSG - it's got the history and all that - but not a good experience otherwise. Hate QLA in Cleveland. __________________ Collecting: Raptors, Canadian Basketball Players, Vintage & More. PC: https://www.instagram.com/smalltown.cards/

04-19-2016, 07:07 PM	#8
SteveO21 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: near the cards Posts: 10,810 vintagepacers Steve_O_21	I've only been to Bankers Life Fieldhouse (fka Conseco Fieldhouse) to see the Pacers play. Had season tickets from 2007-2011, and I try to get to as many games as possible still now but I've settled in at about 5 games/season the past couple seasons. It's top notch through and through, and is widely regarded as one of the best (if not THE best) stadiums in the NBA. It's a perfect blend of old school and modern. Unfortunately, for all it's greatness, the place doesn't sell out routinely because the fans here are more content to watch from home unless there's a marquee matchup or the Pacers are making a deep run in the playoffs.

04-19-2016, 07:08 PM	#9
TBlazers50 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 399	Only one because since 2008, the next closest NBA arena has been 480 miles away. __________________ Trade/Sale Bucket: http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/tblazers503/library/ Main PC: Zach Randolph (24 1/1s, 56 autos, 38 patches, 79 jerseys, 458 total) ╠ Gallery: http://zachrandolph.weebly.com/index.html Side PC: Meyers Leonard & Portland Trail Blazers

04-19-2016, 07:09 PM	#10
CubKings Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 6,518	I've only been to the Delta Center. Or Energy Solutions Arena, or Vivint whatever they want to call it now. It's still the Delta Center to me haha. __________________ NBA: Marbury, Jordan, Kobe, Westbrook, KD, AI, Jazz MLB: Chicago Cubs, Stanton, Aramis Ramirez, Sosa NFL: Minnesota Vikings, Randy Moss, Adrian Peterson https://sportscardalbum.com/u/cublife

04-19-2016, 07:13 PM	#11
spurs50fan Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,944	Been to TD Waterhouse (Magic) Phillips Oracle (yes I'm ashamed lol) TD Garden

04-19-2016, 07:22 PM	#13
markinca Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,936 MarkInCA	Saw a Suns/Clippers game back at the old L.A. Sports Arena way back in the day. Then last year I saw game 7 of the Spurs/Clippers at Staples. What a game that was!

04-19-2016, 07:28 PM	#14
Norcalcardz Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,034 Ste30ph Ste30ph	Only been to Oracle Arena (Warriors) and the arena is pretty nice, it's gonna be sad seeing them move to SF since they have been at Oracle for the longest time. Plus the new SF arena, tickets will be through the roof!

04-19-2016, 07:29 PM	#15
eastbayak Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 16,417 eastbayak	Been to Oracle Arena, Staples Center and Toyota Center

04-19-2016, 07:30 PM	#16
cp3fan Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 1,872	Completely forgot that I've been to Philips arena back in 2007 when I lived in Atlanta to see the hawks and suns play. Arena was ok but that place was half empty. Tickets were very affordable tho. __________________ My bball card collection--->http://mnault23.imgur.com/ IG: @row0_cards

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BBallCT Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,208 BballCT	Toronto's ACC only Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 20 years selling you basketball history, visit my COMC store! - bballct.com 15% auto-accept discount on COMC

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IronMonkey415 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 44,118 ironmonkeyfromsf	Haven't been to an actual game yet.

04-19-2016, 08:22 PM	#20
yankeesfan24 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 19,031 tommy2221race yankeesfan24	I've been to Philly, Orlando, NJ (Izod Center), and Dallas. __________________ Always looking for high-end Spencer Dinwiddie, Arsenal, and Mike Muscala

04-19-2016, 08:32 PM	#21
Panthersfans Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NC, USA. Posts: 1,055 Kkirks496p	I've only been to time warner cable arena (Hornets) because I live about a half hour away. the former Charlotte colesium that the original Hornets played at in the 80s-90s was better Imo but different team/different time.

04-19-2016, 08:33 PM	#22
jrosales Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2,870 rosales_art	I go to the AT&T Center frequently. I also got to see a few Spurs games at the Alamodome, and in the mid-90s I saw a Mavs game at Reunion Arena. I remember Reunion being SMALL. __________________ My DeviantArt sketch card gallery, with newly-created artwork uploaded regularly: http://jrosales1.deviantart.com/gallery Always open to discussing sketch card commissions. Please PM me for my availability.

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jifengjeff Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 1,312 jifengjeff jifengjeff	Staples center Arco arena or Sleep train, old facility but convenient parking __________________ Go Lakers！

04-19-2016, 08:42 PM	#24
XARZY Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miami Beach, FL Posts: 8,729 Xarzy	Madison Square Garden, American Airlines Arena, and the old Nets Arena (NJ) before moving to BK. __________________ Retired From The Hobby IG: @xarzy @morbidhype

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ka13cards Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 1,186	Only been to staple center but have been to 20 games or so __________________ Los Angeles Chargers Super Bowl LII Champs!