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The internet is abuzz after the NBA revealed its latest collaboration with K-pop group Stray Kids for the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 on December 14.
The Emirates NBA Cup, previously the NBA In-Season Tournament, kicked off its second edition on November 12, 2024. Sponsored by Emirates, the tournament features bold court designs for each team, with the highlight being a custom collaboration court inspired by Stray Kids.
NBA first teased the collaboration on Instagram on November 25, posting cryptic visuals with hints of the group's signature style. Fans speculated the involvement of the Chk Chk Boom boy group back then, and when the official court was unveiled on December 14, excitement erupted across social media.
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The special announcement merged sports and music, exciting basketball fans and STAYs—the fandom of the MANIAC group. One fan wrote on X:
"This is the coolest thing ever wtf"
Fans of both basketball and K-pop praised the partnership online, as they wondered what the collaboration could be about.
"Itss okaayy, bcs if this universe cross i might actually lose myself," one fan wrote.
"What is this supposed to mean??" another fan questioned.
"I know male stays are very happy stanning Stray Kids. SKZ do so many collaborations with activities loved by men," a fan noted.
Others expressed enthusiasm for further details, while some hilariously commented on the boy group's basketball skills.
"The way we’ve never seen them have a decent basketball game where han isn’t dodging the ball somehow," one fan remarked.
"I cannot wait to see the Hawks/Bucks and Rockets/Thunder play on this court!" another fan wrote.
"Stray Kids brings the HOP energy to the EmiratesNBACup court. WHAT DO YOU MEAN," one fan reacted.
Stray Kids' ongoing dominATE World Tour dates and venues
The K-pop group recently won the Top Global K-Pop Artist award at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), securing their second consecutive win at the award show. Meanwhile, with their ongoing dominATE World Tour, Stray Kids has proven their immense global appeal.
The tour includes sold-out stadiums across Asia, Australia, and North America, highlighting the group’s ability to captivate massive audiences.
Here is the list of dates for the group's upcoming dominATE World Tour concert shows:
DECEMBER 2024
- December 21: Jakarta
JANUARY 2025
- January 18: Hong Kong
- January 19: Hong Kong
MARCH 2025
- March 27: Santiago
- March 28: Santiago
APRIL 2025
- April 1: Rio de Janeiro
- April 5: São Paulo
- April 6: São Paulo
- April 9: Lima
- April 12: Mexico City
- April 13: Mexico City
MAY 2025
- May 24: Seattle
- May 28: San Francisco
- May 31: Los Angeles
JUNE 2025
- June 1: Los Angeles
- June 6: Arlington
- June 10: Atlanta
- June 14: Orlando
- June 18: New York
- June 19: New York
- June 23: Washington D.C.
- June 26: Chicago
- June 29: Toronto
JULY 2025
- July 11: Amsterdam
- July 15: Frankfurt
- July 18: London
- July 19: London
- July 22: Madrid
- July 26: Paris
- July 27: Paris
The MANIAC group recently wrapped up their dominATE World Tour concert in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 14, 2024.
