DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - It looks like Dallas County voters will be able to go to the AAC to vote come November and it's because of the NBA.
Today the NBA and the player's union reached a deal to resume the playoffs and that includes converting league-controlled arenas into polling stations and creating a social justice coalition.
The deal, announced today comes after the Milwaukee Bucks abruptly sat out of their matchup Wednesday - causing the league to postpone play and forcing the league to bolster its efforts to combat racial inequality.
League officials have since sat down with players and discuss a path forward. The playoffs will resume Saturday and the league will create a social justice coalition comprised of players, coaches and team owners. The group will focus on issues like voter turnout, civic engagement and policing reform.
The league says team owners will work with election officials to convert facilities into a voting location for the 2020 general election in cities where the league owns and controls arena properties.
The league said it will also work with players and network partners to include advertising spots in each NBA playoff game dedicated to promoting greater civic engagement in national and local elections, working to raise awareness around voter access. The move will make the American Airlines Center the largest polling place in Dallas County
KRLD's David Rancken talked to 105.3 The Fan's Chris Arnold on the subject, who's also the Mavs Game Night Emcee. Listen to the full interview below.