Serge Ibaka endorses Montreal for future NBA franchise at event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Serge Ibaka attended the NBA House pop-up event in Montreal on June 5, promoting the league final between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The former Toronto Raptors champion shared his enthusiasm for Montreal potentially hosting an NBA franchise, describing it as a beautiful city with a strong sports culture. His remarks came during a gathering at La Nesra in Griffintown, highlighting the need for a team in Canada’s second largest market. The event aims to engage local basketball fans and promote the ongoing NBA finals.
- •Ibaka spoke at the NBA House event in Montreal on June 5.
- •He promoted the NBA finals between the Knicks and Spurs.
- •Ibaka believes Montreal deserves an NBA franchise.
- •The event took place at La Nesra in Griffintown.
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