SUGA of BTS was introduced by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and music label BIGHIT MUSIC as an NBA Ambassador on Thursday.
As an NBA Ambassador, the South Korean rapper, songwriter, and producer will interact NBA followers around the globe by a number of league initiatives that might be featured on the NBA’s and his private social media channels, together with attending NBA video games and occasions within the USA and Asia.
The NBA will even have presence all through SUGA’s first solo world tour, which is able to start on April 26 in New York and culminate in South Korea on June 25.
SUGA, an NBA fan himself, stated he’s excited concerning the collaboration.
“Music and basketball have been shared passions of mine since my youth, and it’s a dream to be named an NBA Ambassador,” stated SUGA.
“I’m excited to formalize my relationship with the NBA, and I can’t wait to share some exciting collaborations I have planned with the league over the coming months.”
The league echoed SUGA’s pleasure of their new partnership.
“We’re thrilled to join forces with SUGA – a superstar musician, fashion icon, and passionate NBA fan,” stated NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum. “We look forward to working with SUGA to bring the same excitement he engenders from his global fanbase in support of our continued efforts to grow our brand.”
SUGA attended the 2022 NBA Japan Games, which featured the Golden State Warriors and the Washington Wizards. He was gifted a pair of game-worn sneakers by Warriors star Steph Curry.
He additionally attended a recreation between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks final January, the place he was capable of meet Luka Doncic.
???? @luka7doncic & SUGA met up pregame in LA! #NBACelebRow • @bts_bighit pic.twitter.com/VwEG2Bjt0t
— NBA (@NBA) January 13, 2023
He is ready to launch his solo album, D-DAY, as his stage persona Agust D on April 21.
—Justin Kenneth Carandang/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
