Washington, D.C.
(May 4, 2007) --
If the Phoenix Suns advance to the Western Conference Finals,
the team will likely broadcast the games in 3D HDTV at the U.S.
Airways Center in Phoenix.
That's according to an article in today's Arizona Republic.
"We are in discussions right now with the league regarding the possibility, should we be lucky enough to advance to the Western Conference finals, of exhibiting a game at US Airways Center done in 3D," Suns President Rick Welts told the newspaper.
That's according to an article in today's Arizona Republic.
"We are in discussions right now with the league regarding the possibility, should we be lucky enough to advance to the Western Conference finals, of exhibiting a game at US Airways Center done in 3D," Suns President Rick Welts told the newspaper.
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The Suns, who defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in first round NBA playoff action, must get past the San Antonio Spurs in round two before reaching the conference finals.
Phoenix's Steve Nash sweeps by the Lakers.
The NBA has been experimenting with the 3D HDTV technology, showcasing it in February at the league's All-Star game. Invited guests were treated to watching the game in 3D high-def at a Las Vegas hotel.
NBA officials say they are considering showing playoff and some regular season games in 3D HD in movie theaters and other special venues.
The Arizona Republic reports that Suns' officials are giddy over the prospect of trying out the technology in their backyard.
"It's absolutely breathtaking," Welts said. "And you think about the implications. Someday, say when the Suns enjoy their 300th straight sellout, you could go to one of several theaters and watch the game in 3D."
Added Suns' coach Mike D'Antoni: "I imagine you can get a true feeling of what it's like to get dunked on by Amaré Stoudemire," referring to the Suns' center.
Welts said he could hardly believe his eyes when he saw the 3D HD broadcast of the All-Star game.
"We all went in with a lot of skepticism," Welts said. "But you're right in the middle of the game. You're literally guarding Kobe (Bryant). People's jaws just dropped."
The All-Star broadcast was served up in surround sound on a 40-foot by 60-foot screen.
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The Suns, who defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in first round NBA playoff action, must get past the San Antonio Spurs in round two before reaching the conference finals.
Phoenix's Steve Nash sweeps by the Lakers.
The NBA has been experimenting with the 3D HDTV technology, showcasing it in February at the league's All-Star game. Invited guests were treated to watching the game in 3D high-def at a Las Vegas hotel.
NBA officials say they are considering showing playoff and some regular season games in 3D HD in movie theaters and other special venues.
The Arizona Republic reports that Suns' officials are giddy over the prospect of trying out the technology in their backyard.
"It's absolutely breathtaking," Welts said. "And you think about the implications. Someday, say when the Suns enjoy their 300th straight sellout, you could go to one of several theaters and watch the game in 3D."
Added Suns' coach Mike D'Antoni: "I imagine you can get a true feeling of what it's like to get dunked on by Amaré Stoudemire," referring to the Suns' center.
Welts said he could hardly believe his eyes when he saw the 3D HD broadcast of the All-Star game.
"We all went in with a lot of skepticism," Welts said. "But you're right in the middle of the game. You're literally guarding Kobe (Bryant). People's jaws just dropped."
The All-Star broadcast was served up in surround sound on a 40-foot by 60-foot screen.
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