Because of Slam Dunk, probably the second most popular manga/anime in the early to mid 90s behind Dragonball.

The fact Lebron wants to own a team in Vegas is exactly why NBA will expand in Vegas. Silver seem to have no issue with trying to make Lebron happy. I’m cool with Vegas and all but my biased opinion (having grown up with Vancouver Grizzlies) is the league should first make things right in Vancouver before expanding to Vegas.

My understanding is the next expansions will be Seattle and Vegas, so I’m glad Seattle at least has their team back.