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RedBird’s Gerry Cardinale Pitches ‘NBA Europe’ Using AC Milan as Launchpad

He presents the plan as a fix for EuroLeague losses through NBA ties.

Overview

  • Cardinale used a newspaper interview, reported by Eurohoops, to pitch an NBA Europe concept tied to AC Milan.
  • He urged European football clubs to partner with the NBA as a proposal he wants to test in Milan.
  • He criticized the EuroLeague’s business record as largely unprofitable and said the model is not sustainable.
  • He argued that Europe has become a basketball powerhouse, noting many recent NBA MVPs have come from the region.
  • He said the goal is a profitable ecosystem that lifts local teams into global brands and grows AC Milan’s appeal for fans.