After 20 years, the game called “Slamball” is making its comeback, and fans are eagerly waiting for its return. Slamball is a unique combination of basketball, American football, ice hockey, and trampolines. The game was created by Mason Gordon in 1999 and had two seasons in 2002 and 2003 before returning briefly in 2008. The basketball variant of the game will have a six-week regular season starting in July and one week of playoffs in Las Vegas. The game’s supporters have taken to social media to show their excitement. Slamball received high acclaim for its dunks, clashes between players, and body-to-body contact. More information on teams, tickets, and scheduling will be announced shortly.
The Return of Iconic Slamball Game After 20 Years with High Anticipation from Fans
After 20 years, the famous game called “Slamball” is making its comeback, and fans are eagerly waiting for its return. Slamball is a unique combination of basketball, American football, ice hockey, and trampolines. The game was created by Mason Gordon in 1999 and had two seasons in 2002 and 2003 before returning briefly in 2008. Now, it’s back again in 2023 and has garnered high anticipation from fans.
The game is played with four trampolines around each net and boards around the court. Slamball has received significant support from wealthy investors, including Blake Griffin of the Boston Celtics, David Adelman, co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin. The basketball variant of the game will have a six-week regular season starting in July and one week of playoffs in Las Vegas.
Front Office Sports reporter Doug Greenberg stated that fans of the sport “started a social media campaign that racked up 200 million views for the hashtag #BringBackSlamBall.” The game’s popularity stems from its unique blend of basketball, American football, ice hockey, and trampolines. When it was created, Slamball received high acclaim for its dunks, clashes between players, and body-to-body contact.
The game’s supporters have taken to social media to show their excitement, with one fan saying, “Dang that looks dangerous! Fun…but dangerous.” Another fan mentioned, “I would go to Vegas just for this, I don’t like Vegas lol,” while a third fan asked, “Where do I sign up?”
More information on teams, tickets, and scheduling will be announced shortly. For fans of Slamball, the wait is almost over, and excitement is at an all-time high as the sport is set to make its return after a 20-year hiatus.
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