New Jersey leaders, backed by Gov. Murphy, push for Sixers arena project in Camden: report [Video]

PHILADELPHIA – Leaders in New Jersey, backed by Gov. Phil Murphy, have proposed a multi-billion dollar project to bring the Sixers’ arena to Camden, according to a new report.

When New Jersey and Camden leaders gaze at the lot north of the Ben Franklin Bridge, along Camden’s waterfront, they envision the Sixers playing a home game in front of thousands of screaming fans. Camden’s mayor could hardly contain his emotions while speaking about the proposal to FOX 29’s Jeff Cole Monday. Vic Carstarphen said, “It would be a generational investment in our community in so many ways.”

New Jersey is staging a full court press to do just that.

In a letter sent to the team Monday, the CEO of the state’s Economic Development Authority offers to work with the Sixers to build, “…a world class sports and entertainment arena to serve as the new home of 76ers.” In Camden. Carstarphen said if …