Although the NBA might not feel as far away as it once did for younger versions of Franz and Moe Wagner now in the modern era of social media, Thursday’s Magic game in Berlin, along with Sunday’s rematch in London against the Grizzlies, still represents a major step in global growth for the sport, the league and Orlando.
The pair of international matchups mark the first time the NBA is hosting two regular-season games in two European cities in the same season.
And it’s not just Germany and United Kingdom that were excited to welcome the Magic and Grizzlies with open arms.