Las Vegas Is Quickly Becoming The Sports Capital Of The World

Las Vegas will host the 2027 College Football Playoff title game, and no not because UNLV will be in it. That would be cool, but highly unlikely. It's because Las Vegas is quickly becoming the sports capital of the world. 

There was a day, not that long ago, when Las Vegas was a no-no when to came to professional sports. MLB? Nope. NBA? Oh hell No. NFL? Oh please! Never in a million years. 

However, time flies and a million years have evidently passed.

Lets start with our Stanley Cup Champions, the Vegas Golden Knights, who took the league by storm in 2017 and have never looked back. Now, we are about to tear down the Tropicana to make a home for the A’s. The tallest Resort in Vegas has been cleared to be built, and it will come with a state-of-the-art NBA arena.

And of course, we are not only the home of the Bad Boys of the NFL, but we also hosted the biggest sporting event in the country, the Super Bowl. And we did a damn good job too. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, Las Vegas was the most prepared for the Super Bowl, and there were no real credible threats ahead of the game. That's a huge feat, but we are built for this kind of action. And now, The College National Championship wants in on it. 

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According to Networkaction.com, Las Vegas will host the 2027 College Football Playoff title game. Not only is it a lock that the CFP will be in Vegas in 2027, but they’ve also been wanting to get to Vegas for quite some time. Looks like they'll finally get their wish.

Imagine that a city that was told countless times (believe me I heard it many times), could never ever have major league sports because the city couldn't handle it, is now, by far, the most sought-after city when it comes to pro sports. According to Bloomberg.com, nearly seven billion dollars has been committed to this city. Whether it be arenas, stadiums or negotiating deals with leagues

The huge shift in focus to pro sports in Vegas has become very reminiscent of the mass migration of franchises that made their way to Southern California in the 1950's and ’60s. It's almost like we see being told "no" as a challenge we intend to conquer.

Bottom line, be careful what you tell Vegas it can't do. Our city's slogan used to be "What Happens in Vegas, Stays In Vegas", but maybe now it should be something like "Oh, No? Just Watch Us".

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and it's been one of the most exciting playoffs in recent years. Many of the top NBA superstars today are in the playoffs, while others are watching, following some upset losses. Either way, there's no denying that the NBA has a ton of talent right now. So many of the games have come down to the wire, which makes for some pretty incredible, and stressful, endings. So, who are the top NBA superstars of the minute?

Before we get into the top NBA superstars today, let's do some NBA history and look at the top players of all time. There's a reason they call LeBron James the GOAT. He's the best ever, according to the raw statistics and numbers via NBA.com. James knows how to really handle the pressure and fame.

In a recent interview with the New York Times, James went into detail about his fame and how it has impacted his life, both personal and professional. "I don't want to say it ever becomes too much, but there are times when I wish I could do normal things," he said. "I wish I could go to Target sometimes and walk into Starbucks and have my name on the cup just like regular people." He obviously can't do that without everyone rushing to meet the greatest basketball player of all time. NBA experts know that when you have a superstar as big as James, he never plays an away game. No matter what city he's in, people will go to that game just to see him. I have yet to see the GOAT in action, so I hope he returns next year, so I can catch him live.

No. 2 on the list of the greatest NBA players of all time, according to the NBA's stats, is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He played until he was 42 in an era where that was even more rare than it is today. So, how did he avoid burning out? Speaking with the Harvard Business Review, Abdul-Jabbar said, "I just thought that I had the greatest job in the world, and I wanted to keep it as long as I could. I knew it wouldn't last forever." He also noted that in one of his books, he quoted Jackie Robinson saying, "Athletes die twice," because when you're no longer playing professional sports, it's a kind of a death. That's deep.

Now, let's get into the top NBA superstars today.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stats currently have him at No. 4 in the NBA, according to NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate. He's a great driver and fantastic defender. That's a dangerous combination. He's one of the hottest players of the season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is sitting at a Player Impact Estimate of No. 3 in the league via NBA.com. Sadly, before the playoffs began, Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury, so he was unable to participate. Now, the Bucks are out.

Some might say that putting LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers this far up on the list is a bit surprising. Overall, as I mentioned above, he's the all-time greatest player in the NBA. However, he's currently No. 5 in the NBA right now, according to NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate. He's the GOAT, so I have to put him at No. 3.

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is an absolute beast on the court. That doesn't always mean his always team wins, but he's always out there, giving it his all. Doncic is ranked the No. 2 NBA player right now, via the NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate.

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, "the Joker," is one of the greatest centers of all time. He's ranked No. 1 in the NBA, according to NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate. He has gotten some raised eyebrows lately, due to some weak Nuggets games in the playoffs. But, there's no denying this MVP is the best right now.

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