Stephen Curry Welcomes K-Pop Star BamBam to Warriors Family

From Drake to Ranveer Singh, the NBA or teams have often tied up with celebrities. Some come together for a collaboration, while some join them as ambassadors. As everyone welcomes a new year, GOT7’s BamBam has become the latest celebrity on NBA’s list to join a team as a global ambassador.

BamBam and the Golden State Warriors shared the news on January 7, sending fans into a frenzy over the new addition. Stephen Curry himself responded on Twitter, making the announcement even more special.

Stephen Curry and the Warriors welcome GOT7’s BamBam into the group

While the Warriors shared the news on their account, BamBam was the one to make the announcement on social media. The 24-year-old rapper shared this announcement with that of his upcoming EP ‘B’, making it a double surprise for fans.

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“Surprise! Look at my shirt~~ I am very honored to be named as the Golden State Warriors’ Global Ambassador,” BamBam wrote. He admitted that this was exciting for him, and he will be doing his best to interact with the team and fans in 2022. “Please keep showing our support to the greatest GSW players! Let’s wait for more surprises!”

He was also sporting a No. 97 jersey, the number most likely chosen over his birth year 1997. BamBam, now working with ABYSS COMPANY, is considered a part of the ’97 liners’ group in k-pop along with BTS’ Jungkook, GOT7’s Yugyeom, NCT’s Jaehyun, Seventeen’s Mingyu, The8 and DK, and ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo.

Of course, BamBam had to share the news on Twitter as well. Curry replied to the Thai artist, delighting all users as well.

“Thank you BamBam! Welcome to #DubNation,” Curry said. 

BamBam has previously tweeted about Curry, also asking fans to vote for Curry for the fast-approaching NBA All-Star game. “Starting the voting now! if you vote for Stephen Curry you’ll know what’s coming,” BamBam said in a tweet. His fans (IGot7s) ended up voting Curry for their idol and even tweeted him the results later on.

“Congrats Bambam!! I’m so proud of you,” one fan said, adding that Curry did well in the voting results.

Interestingly, GOT7 – the seven-member k-pop group BamBam’s a part of – also did a shoot with NBA Style Korea back in 2016. Fans drew parallels from that very shoot, marveling at how much he has grown.

‘B’ will be released on January 18, 2022.

How are the Warriors faring this season?

The Warriors, on their end, are currently placed second in the Western Conference with a 29-9 win-loss record. The team is breezing their way through this season, the current buzz around Klay Thompson’s return. Curry seems to be playing on another level, averaging 26.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. He has been drawing MVP traction this entire season, all the more elevated due to the team’s success.

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Following their 101-96 loss against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Warriors will face the Cleveland Cavaliers next on January 9.