Preston Ellis: Zion Williamson is the most followed rookie on social media in NBA history, according to athlete marketing platform @opendorse . Zion will begin his career with 4.8 million followers between Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 2.9 million have been added in the past 12 months.
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Taurean Prince: Goes to show you how great this organization is more so than how good of a player I am. They’ve embraced my family and I from Day 1. I could be anywhere but God brought me here for a reason and that’s to help WIN! & to WIN you must sacrifice.
The Miami Heat finalized the first agreement of this kind in franchise history, a multi-year partnership with American Airlines that will be formally announced by both parties on October 19. The partnership will include global advertising and marketing rights worldwide, activation at international retail locations and rights to post team content on the sponsor’s own digital and social media sites.
Danny Green: Big s/o to my guy @Pascal Siakam for the well deserved extension!!! Congrats king!!! 💰💰💰#nextdinneronyou lol
“Today, our business in Japan is in great shape,” said Scott Levy, the NBA’s Asia managing director, “and I believe the game of basketball and the NBA are well-positioned for growth in Japan.” Levy said Japan is one of the top nations for NBA League Pass subscribers, and more than 1.3 million fans from Japan follow the NBA on social media. This season, fans will be able to access every NBA game, including as many as 15 per week with local commentary. The league believes the sport is poised for a big boost with the rise of Japan’s professional B.League, next year’s Summer Olympics in Tokyo and, of course, all the interest tied to Hachimura’s rookie season.
