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The world of sports is constantly evolving. With the level of competition rising, there are bigger things at stake, and at the end of the day, it’s also a business. We often see friendly games being played in several sports. It’s a way of reeling the audience in. In order to stay on top of the list, teams or franchises think outside the box to come up with something no one else has.

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In one such instance, one of the greatest soccer clubs has come up with the results of their $1 billion investment. To say that it’s brilliant and breathtaking would be underselling. Recently, the NBA’s deputy commissioner has come up with a game changer of an idea, of merging the two worlds together.

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NBA at the Santiago Bernab?u?

The Real Madrid soccer club is the biggest club in the world. The club boasts a heritage and legacy like no other and has had some of the all-time greats like Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane play for them. Continuing with their path-breaking achievements, they have recently rebuilt the revered Santiago Bernab?u Stadium. The rebuilding has cost a massive billion dollars and the outcome of it is unlike any other ground we’ve ever seen. More importantly, the iconic stadium with a retractable pitch has caught the attention of Mark Tatum.

The sitting capacity of the place is over 83 thousand. As per reports, Tatum would “love” to have an opportunity to take the NBA exhibition to the stadium. This proposal may also fit the idea behind its reconstruction with a retractable pitch so that other events can be hosted there as well. Additionally, the Real Madrid and the NBA connection is not new. One of our very best talents comes from the Real Madrid basketball club, Luka Doncic.

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Now, whether we’ll see Doncic at the Real Madrid stadium or not, time will tell. However, we did see the Dallas Mavericks battle against his previous club recently.

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Luka Doncic’s old club beats his new club

Doncic’s return to play against his former club was an emotional moment. The 24-year-old was welcomed with a standing ovation and greetings from old teammates. However, when it was time for action, his former club got the better of his current club. The game ended 123-127 in favor of Real Madrid. However, the 4x All-Star collected so many heartwarming memories from the event to keep with himself.

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Read More: 9 Months After Paying Tribute to Luka Doncic for Insane 60-21-10 Game, Real Madrid Legend Finally Meets Mavericks Superstar

What do you think about the idea of hosting NBA games at the soccer stadium? Tell us in the comments below.

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Prateek Singh

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Prateek Singh is a senior NBA writer for EssentiallySports, known for his insightful coverage of the league. With a deep passion for basketball fueled by the late Kobe Bryant's championship runs, Prateek has built his writing career on astute analysis and a firm understanding of the game. His area of expertise lies in breaking down trade reports and their implications for fans. His heartwarming coverage of tributes to NBA legend Magic Johnson’s father after his passing saw very high ratios of fan engagement. While this serves as a step closer to him writing a biography on his idol Kobe Bryant, for now, his focus is on delivering trustworthy coverage of the league he loves.

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