AFTER 20 years, the famous game titled "Slamball" will make its return as fans are in high anticipation.
The returning sport is a combination of elements from basketball, American football, ice hockey and trampolines.
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The alternative sport was created by Mason Gordon in 1999.
Slamball played two seasons in 2002 and 2003, returned for a year in 2008 and is now back in 2023.
The league features four trampolines around each net and boards around the court.
According to Front Office Sports reporter Doug Greenberg, the basketball variant will have a six-week regular season starting in July and one week of playoffs in Las Vegas.
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Per Greenberg, fans of the sport "started a social media campaign that racked up 200 million views for the hashtag #BringBackSlamBall."
When it was created, SlamBall received popularity for its dunks, clashes between players and body-to-body contact.
NEWS: After more than 20 years, SlamBall is officially returning in July with a six-week regular season and one-week playoff in Vegas.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) March 21, 2023
And excited fans are buying into the hype of the new campaign on social media.
One tweeted: "Dang that looks dangerous! Fun...but dangerous."
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Another said: "I would go to Vegas just for this, I don't like Vegas lol."
While a third asked: "Where do I sign up?"
SlamBall has gotten support from wealthy investors, which include Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin, Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils co-owner David Adelman and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin.
More information concerning teams, tickets and scheduling will be announced in the near future.
