Reigning Superbowl MVP Patrick Mahomes Lobbies for Toronto Raptors to Relocate in Kansas City
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In 1985, the Kings relocated from Kansas City to Sacramento. Since then, the city hasn’t had an NBA team, but they could now have a temporary team to root for. Travel from the U.S. into Canada is banned currently. So the Toronto Raptors are looking for an alternative location and Kansas City is one of the leading candidates.
Initially, Louisville was leading the charge to be the alternative location. But when Bleacher Report tweeted about it, Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes replied, “Bring them to KC!”
Bring them to KC! 💪🏽 https://t.co/di5r6bIAh7
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) October 26, 2020
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Mahomes’ teammate also chimed in and asked the reigning Super Bowl MVP to bring the NBA back to the city.
BROOOOO PLEASE BRING NBA TO KC https://t.co/GuEnE37pMd
— Khalen Saunders (@khalenNOTkaylen) October 26, 2020
A few days ago, Kansas City mayor, Quinton Lucas, had also expressed interest in bringing the Raptors to the city.
I’ve received a few messages on this. Obviously, we already share the #WeTheNorth hashtag, the @Raptors in KC would be a perfect match. We will make sure the right folks know #KCMO and @tmobilecenter are ready. #NBA #MoKanSports https://t.co/UmXNms7dDq
— Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) October 24, 2020
So when Mahomes tweeted, Lucas said he was “Working on it.” Mahomes could play a big role in this temporary relocation. Mahomes is already a part-owner of the Kansas City Royals, and he can help them to complete this move.
Will Kansas City get NBA action again?
If the Raptors end up coming to Kansas City, they will play their games at the T-Mobile Center. With an approximate capacity of 19,000, it has hosted pre-season NBA games and college basketball games as well.
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For years, Kansas City fans have been longing for an expansion team. So this could be a trial to show that they are good enough to have their own team. While an NBA expansion isn’t on the cards anytime soon, it will still be a good audition for the city.
Will the Raptors play in Toronto or away from home?
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Toronto Sun’s Steve Simmons recently tweeted that there is still a chance that the Raptors will get to play in Canada. Instead of the 14-day quarantine, the Canadian government is looking at rapid tests as an alternative to decrease this waiting period.
BREAKING: This could be a game changer for NHL, NBA and MLB teams in Canada. @TheTorontoSun is reporting that government of Canada is looking at replacing 14-day quarantines at airports with rapid COVID-19 tests instead. https://t.co/UdvhCYDwJb
— steve simmons (@simmonssteve) October 22, 2020
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Kansas City fans will be hoping that they are able to get some live NBA action, but there’s a chance that might all falls apart.
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