Suga of BTS added a brand new title to his resume on Thursday (April 6): ambassador for the Nationwide Basketball Affiliation
The Ok-pop idol shared a quick message concerning the information in a video posted to the NBA’s official social media channels. “Hello, I’m Suga of BTS,” he stated whereas holding a Wilson-branded basketball in his lap. “I’m proud to announce that I’ve develop into an NBA Ambassador. It’s personally a fantastic honor as I’ve cherished basketball since I used to be younger. Keep tuned for extra to come back with the NBA!”
The brief clip additionally options footage of the rapper sitting courtside at an L.A. Lakers recreation, receiving his personal customized jersey from the staff along with his identify emblazoned above the quantity “3,” assembly NBA greats like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Luka Doncic and extra.
“We’re thrilled to hitch forces with Suga – a celebrity musician, trend icon, and passionate NBA fan,” NBA deputy commissioner and COO Mark Tatum stated in a separate assertion. “We look ahead to working with Suga to deliver the identical pleasure he engenders from his international fanbase in assist of our continued efforts to develop our model.”
Certainly one of Suga’s first acts as an envoy will see the star teaming with NBA throughout his forthcoming world in assist of his solo album D-DAY, which shall be launched underneath his Agust D moniker on April 21. In keeping with a launch, the sports activities group shall be “collaborating round choose concert events in celebration” of the brand new venture.
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