Hawaii Fires - Impacting Maui Invitational?
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Probably the last thing they are worried about now.
That’s not even a debatable question.
They’ve got a city to rebuild and Lord only knows how many victims to bury before they even start thinking about resuming their beloved basketball tournament.
Literally rebuild a city. Crazy shit.
Edit: Just saw the death toll rose to 53. Likely to get to triple digits.
Awful. Just awful. It's just horrible to see this devastation.
If they can find a place to play it, maybe they can use sales of tickets to help fund recovery efforts.
Aloha bbncat02
Given the proximity of the gym to Lahaina / Front Street ... I don't see how it could happen...the hotels in Kaanapali are fine...it's just that - given the suffering this Island is enduring and will endure, I just don't believe they would have the "heart" for it...
I am in favor of having it at the Stan Sheriff Arena at UH...(given scheduling issues)...and ALL proceeds go to Maui and the ones that have suffered and to the rebuilding of Front Street...If UH is not possible I would next vote of the gym at BYU on the North Shore...small gym...kinda like the gym on Maui...
Anyway....my two cents...
With Aloha,
AlohaCat
Let’s hope for a miracle. It’s not over yet.
I did see the strong winds are calming down so that’s for sure good.
This is how I’d like to see it handled. Instead of canceling it, move it to Oahu but with all proceeds going to Maui.
But I’m not sure if they want to deal with the logistical pain of doing that when they’ve got so much else to worry about right now.
Exactly. Basketball is most likely at the bottom of their minds. I assume the money would help but would I really generate that much? The feds will give them billions, I’m sure.
Sad situation down there. Prayers for all the ones affected by this tragedy.
If they could pull it off it would be a huge morale boost, but yes, I'm sure it's at the bottom of their list and rightfully so.
But any money that could be generated would help. Especially as it would be mostly local and quick. Fed money will come but it takes forever.
All good points. I think it would be good for everyone there as they do seem to love hosting it. But of course, people come first and it should only continue if it's logistically possible and can be used to help boost morale and provide relief funds.
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