The former Philadelphia Eagle told WIP on Thursday morning that 76ers ownership was 'strong-arming' the city, comparing it to Art Modell moving the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore.
The former Philadelphia Eagle told WIP on Thursday morning that 76ers ownership was"strong-arming" the city, comparing it to Art Modell moving the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore.Retired Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce did not hold back when weighing in on the Sixers’ proposal to build a controversial new arena in Center City near Chinatown.
People are likely going to love the arena in 10 years, he said, and they’ll be “really happy there’s this beautiful complex that was developed down there and is a thriving part of the city.”the project as dozens of critics from the Gayborhood, Washington Square West, and Chinatown rallied against the decision outside City Hall.
To Kelce, even considering the proposal was reminiscent of Modell, which he described as disrespectful to the city and fans who dedicate their money, efforts, and “lifetime of fandom” to support their team. “They’re strong-arming the city, what do you do? Do you risk losing the Sixers? It just sucks!” he said.
Kelce went on to express concern for people who might get displaced in Chinatown. The city’s own impact studies have flagged concerns over whether the proposed build would benefit the neighborhood. The studies saidIn a follow-up post on X, Kelce doubled down on his desires for the Sixers to stay in South Philadelphia and said he would support the team building a new arena there.
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