Report: Fan buys two NBA Finals courtside seats to Game 7 for $99,000
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A fan paid a StubHub record of $49,500 apiece for two courtside seats for Game 7 of the NBA Finals, according to ESPN's Darren Rovell.
The identity of the buyer was not disclosed. Several celebrities have been spotted courtside in the last few days, including hip-hop stars Jay-Z, Beyonce and Drake.
The previous record was a $37,000 courtside ticket purchase to Game 4 of the 2008 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics at the Staples Center.
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