What happened to the Great Western Forum?
What happened to the Great Western Forum?
The Forum hosted the 1991 NBA Finals and was the site of the Chicago Bulls’ first NBA championship victory. The new Staples Center opened on October 17, 1999; as part of the deal, Buss sold the Great Western Forum to the L. A. Arena Company (which was controlled by the Kings’ owners).
Is the Forum getting demolished?
The Clippers have no plans to demolish The Forum, and say that having both that historic venue and their new arena under the same ownership will allow for better coordination and improve traffic congestion around the area during events.
What will happen to the Forum?
Newly-created Forum Entertainment LLC will operate the Forum as a premier, live event venue with the existing leadership team of Geni Lincoln and Mike Fallon remaining in place, reporting to Gillian Zucker, Clippers President of Business Operations.
How big is the LA Forum?
The market share percentages provided by MSG include venues with 13,000 seats or more. At full capacity, the Forum seats 17,500 people, but also converts to a 7,000-seat half bowl for smaller shows.
What year was The Forum built?
Opened in 1967, the Forum rises on its Inglewood site like a modern-day Roman Coliseum. Its financier, Jack Kent Cooke, was a door-to-door encyclopedia salesman turned multi-millionaire who dreamed of building “sports’ answer to the Taj Mahal” in Los Angeles.
When did Lakers leave forum?
1999
The Lakers called The Forum home from 1967 to 1999, when they moved to the newly built Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. Despite losing the NBA franchise, The Forum has remained a popular entertainment venue.
Does Steve Ballmer own forum?
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer completes purchase of The Forum in Inglewood from Madison Square Garden. “We are excited to welcome The Forum to our family. The talented team at The Forum has created a world-class entertainment venue, and we are committed to building upon that reputation,” Zucker said.
Are floor seats at forums good?
Arguably the best seats in the house, the Floor Level Sections are typically the closest seats you can get for L.A. Forum concerts. General Admission options work on a first come, first-served basis. Fans who arrive early have the best chance to get right in front of all the action on stage.
Where did the Lakers play before LA?
The franchise began with the 1947 purchase of a disbanded team, the Detroit Gems of the National Basketball League (NBL). The new team began playing in Minneapolis, Minnesota, calling themselves the Minneapolis Lakers.
