While Berkshire County, in western Massachusetts, may not exactly be next door to the home of NBA's Boston Celtics in TD Garden, Celtics fans across the region can be heard on game day yelling at every missed three-pointer, and cheering as the last seconds count down in a hard-won victory. That the local Beacon Cinema, located in downtown Pittsfield, had a free-admission showing of each game of the 2009 NBA Finals is a testament to just how passionate NBA fans are in the area.
With the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA, not far from my home in western Massachusetts, many stores across the area cater to the region's basketball fans. NBA jerseys, particularly Boston Celtics green, are especially popular, and easy to find when you know where to go to find them. From the Berkshires to the Pioneer Valley and the NBA Hall of Fame itself, these are three of the best stores where you can pick up an NBA jersey.
Basketball Hall of Fame Museum store
Yes, the obvious choice, hands-down the best place to shop for NBA merchandise in person in western Massachusetts is none other than the official Hall of Fame store itself. As mentioned above, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is located at 1000 W Columbus Ave, Springfield MA, 01105. Prices for admission vary, but every dollar you spend, from tickets to jerseys, helps to support this non-profit sports institution. With a variety of classic NBA jerseys, bearing names like Wilt Chamberlain and Larry Bird, it doesn't get any more official than this. Check out the official Hall of Fame website at hoophall.com for contact information and available football jerseys
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