WELCOME TO THE DELLAVEDOVA DOME: Matthew Dellavedova’s hometown to rename arena
By Ian Levy
Matthew Dellavedova isn’t supposed to be starting in the NBA Finals. But if you had never watched a basketball game before Game 3 of the Finals the other night, you would have no idea.
Still, for as well as Delly’s played thus far, it would seem that anyone naming an arena after him would be getting ahead of themselves. The people of Maryborough, Australia, however, don’t care. They’re renaming their arena after the scrappy Australian whether you like it or not. WELCOME TO THE DELLAVEDOVA DOME.
From 3AW.com:
"RUMOUR CONFIRMED: The quiet town of Maryborough is planning on renaming its basketball stadium the “Dellavedova Dome” in honour of local star Matthew Dellavedova."
"The 24-year-old guard from Victoria is making waves in America, becoming a major factor for the Cleveland Cavaliers as the franchise pushes for its first NBA championship against the Golden State Warriors."
"Dellavedova has helped curtail the influence of the league’s Most Valuable Player, Stephen Curry, while also making an impact at the other end of the court.While the Cavaliers have far from sealed the seven-game series – they lead 2-1 – Central Goldfield Shire CEO Mark Johnson told 3AW Breakfast Dellavedova had done enough to have his home-town stadium named after him."
"“That’s where Matt Dellavedova learned his craft and the Maryborough Basketball Association have suggested that the stadium, which is a two-court stadium, ought to be renamed after Matthew,” Mr Johnson told 3AW Breakfast."
"“He’s certainly put Maryborough on the world map, it’s just fantastic.”Obviously there’s a process to go through.”"
Number of arenas named after Matthew Dellavedova: 1
Number of arenas named after Steph Curry: 0
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(h/t Eye On Basketball)