If you’re a huge fan of the NBA, chances are you’ve dreamed of checking out some of the most popular arenas in the league. Whether you’re an American citizen or someone from another country, the appeal of the NBA is grand—and its courts have plenty of history. Some of them, however, have much more history than others—so here are three basketball arenas to visit in America.
Crypto.com Arena
The home of the Los Angeles Lakers used to be called the Staples Center until it was renamed “Crypto.com Arena”. Although not the Great Western Forum, where Magic Johnson’s “Showtime” Lakers played, the Crypto Arena is the very same court where Kobe Bryant led the Lakers to five NBA titles.
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden is one of the most classic arenas you can visit in New York City, and that’s regardless of the sport of basketball. It’s the place to be if you’re looking for a good sporting event in NYC, which is why Knicks tickets have always been expensive regardless of how good they actually are.
TD Garden
Although TD Garden is nowhere near as iconic as Boston Garden, the same fans that made the latter famous reside in the former. In any case, the Celtics are one of the most historical franchises in NBA history, making a visit to TD Garden truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.