Running the NBA’s Wild West Summer League | Spokane News

Albert Hall, co-founder of the NBA Summer League, runs a city within a city—juggling medical emergencies, fake tickets, owner demands, and networking events until 1 AM, then waking up before sunrise. This year’s Vegas Summer League shattered records: 150,000+ attendees (up 12% from last year), 700,000 viewers for the championship on ESPN, and soaring merchandise sales. Hall and partner Warren LeGarie treat it like the NBA’s 31st franchise, constantly innovating to stay fresh. Their journey began in 2004, when they hustled to get just six teams, using creative tricks like filling seats with local kids and piggybacking off a band’s concert for a venue. Now, 20 years later, the event thrives—and Hall’s influence extends beyond Vegas, shaping NBA expansion talks and supporting charities, all while staying deeply connected to his roots at Washington State and the Seattle SuperSonics. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/159837295c4c1275