Welcome to Vancouvernba.org
We’re an online community that is created for the fans, by the fans, to unite those who support the return of NBA to Vancouver. Our message is simple: We deserve another chance to support a new NBA franchise in Vancouver! As we grow, we plan to use our community as a platform to do a lot of positive things, like donating time and money to various charitable organizations. Also, we fully understand that getting a team next year is unrealistic, but in 5 to 10 years, Van City should be just as good of an option as any other U.S. destination. Please keep in mind that this project is still in its developing stages - which is why your support is vital to our growth - And in case you're not aware: we are in no way affiliated with the NBA. [learn more about us]
We were featured on the Kelowna's AM 1150 News-Talk-Sports radio station. Listen to the interview ->
FEB 14, 2010
Vancouvernba.org's official press release: BRING BACK NBA TO VANCOUVER!. Read our press release ->
FEB 05, 2010
“I have a standing offer on the table to help bring a team back to Vancouver. And I’ve got Jack Armstrong and Paul Jonesy on board as well. We each offered-up $25,000 to a potential “expansion bid”. We figure we need about $250 million to really make a run at a relocation, so we’re only about $249,925,000 shy :)”
As a frequent reader of Eric’s blogs, I learned about his attempt to bring back an NBA team to Van City. So, to help him shed more light on this, I am happy to place his idea in the forefront of our web page. Here it is in his own words:
Eric Smith's bid to bring back NBA to Van City
Eric Smith
Toronto Raptors Radio Color Analyst; (the FAN 590) Radio Host; TV Host and Personality: Writer
Jack Armstrong
Sportscaster, working primarily for the Toronto Raptors on TSN, the FAN 590 and Raptors NBA TV
Paul Jones
The voice of the Toronto Raptors on the FAN 590 and writes regularly for Sportsnet.ca
Want in? For serious inquiries, it would be best to contact Eric Smith directly, or please feel free to get in touch with us.
While talking about our cause (vancouvernba.org) on THE FAN590 "Hoops" show, Eric Smith, Paul Jones, and Jack Armstrong decided to increase their bids to help bring back NBA to Vancouver. Also, one of their regular listeners Tom Liston confirmed (via Twitter) that he has upped his bid to $10,000. So, the break down goes like this: Jack ($75,000) + Eric ($30,000) + Paul ($30,000) + Tom ($10,000) = $145,000
UPDATE
FEB 04
2010
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FEB 17, 2010
Hey everyone,
First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone who has expressed their support thus far. Second, NO - we're not shutting down our website, as this is only a quick notice to let you know that we're moving our site to a new web hosting provider.
Over the last few months, due to some technical difficulties with our servers, we lost some of our valuable data (archived articles, survey results, forum, blog...and more). Unfortunately, I was not able to recover those files, but everything else is safe.
Additionally, since I'm the only person developing/maintaining our community, which takes a lot of time and effort, I was unable to spend as much time as necessary operating and maintaining our website, due to work and numerous unplanned (personal) issues. So, I hope that some of you will understand - and if anyone out there is interested in helping me with the maintenance of our website, please feel free to email me. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
The process of moving our website over to the new servers will take some time (10-20 days, hopefully sooner), so till then, I ask for your patience and understanding. I will leave this site up and running for those who maybe here for the first time and wish to explore through - but please note that some of our pages may not work properly **due to our issues with the current server**
For those who would like to get in touch with me, please feel free to email me at the new email address:
Once gain, thank for your understanding and support.
Best regards,
- Damir
