- BTS's Suga Named NBA Global Ambassador: A Perfect Match 목차
The NBA has announced the appointment of Min Yoongi, better known as Suga from the globally renowned K-pop group BTS, as its new global ambassador. Suga, a lifelong basketball fan, expressed his pride in the new role and promised to showcase exciting new projects in collaboration with the NBA.
Suga's passion for basketball is well-known, with his stage name being an abbreviation of the basketball position "Shooting Guard". His love for the sport has even inspired his music, such as the first track on BTS's mini-album vol.3 "In the Mood for Love pt.1" (2015). The song, which Suga co-wrote and composed with Slow Rabbit, discusses the challenges and worries of youth using basketball as a metaphor.
The 30-year-old superstar has frequently shown his love for the sport by attending NBA games and meeting players. In January, Suga watched the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks match at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and received a personalized Lakers jersey. He also met NBA superstar Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks during the visit.
Last year, Suga met Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry in Japan, exchanging signed memorabilia with the NBA icon. As the new global ambassador, fans can expect to see even more exciting collaborations between Suga and the NBA in the future.
