The Rant: Bring on “The Boss”

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NBA commissioner David Stern announces that Newark Prudential Center has been selected to host the 2011 NBA Draft.

By Chris Dertz

The NBA Draft might be getting a lot more watchable.

A source close to some situation told ESPN that good old David Stern is planning on moving the NBA Draft to Newark, New Jersey.

I think it’s pretty obvious that this means the likely inclusion of a Bon Jovi pre-show concert. Can you imagine it?

The coiffed hair, the blazing guitar solos: Outside of seeing your team getting the player of your dreams, there’s nothing better.

And of course, the post-draft party would be hosted, and likely televised, by Bruce Springsteen, which helps to capture the middle-aged women demographic.

Are you listening, David Stern? Make this happen. This is a big opportunity for your league.