NBA Commissioner David Stern announced today that New Orleans will host the 2008 NBA All-Star Game.

Stern says that the announcement is a vote of confidence that the city of New Orleans will be able to rebuild its previous tourism infrastructure amid destruction and tragedy.

All-Star Weekend 2008 will run from February 15-17.

The announcement marks the first major sporting event rewarded to the city of New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina.

Via NBA.com

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