NBA Choose Charlotte as 2017 All-Star Venue

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has confirmed that Charlotte will stage the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.

The game will be played at the Time Warner Cable Arena, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets, on 19th February.

It will be the second All-Star Game in Charlotte after the city hosted in 1991.

"As a thriving city with a proud basketball tradition and a deep passion for the game, the city of Charlotte is a terrific All-Star destination," said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

"We thank Michael Jordan, the Hornets organization and the Charlotte community for their support and congratulate them on bringing our All-Star festivities back to North Carolina."

Hornets Chairman Michael Jordan said: "It is an honor to bring NBA All-Star back to Charlotte.

"I remember the excitement of playing in the 1991 All-Star Game, the first one held in my home state, and I take pride in being able to host NBA All-Star 2017 as the owner of the Hornets.

"This is a great moment for our fans, our city, and our franchise. We are excited to welcome the world to Charlotte and Time Warner Cable Arena in 2017."