The first NBA Courtside Restaurant is opening within walking distance from the Scotiabank Arena, home of the Raptors, this spring, Retail Insider reports!
It will be a premium, sports-inspired dining experience celebrating the National Basketball Association through custom art and decor, modern food and drinks, a retail space, as well as outdoor and private dining!
The restaurant will be operated by Urban Dining Group, and chef Erica Karbenlik, who has won Top Chef and Chopped Canada, will be the NBA Courtside’s Restaurant Culinary Ambassador and will oversee the menu.
NBA Courtside Restaurant will showcase the stages of an NBA player’s journey as well as historical moments from NBA history through art and decor.
Retail Insider reports that Leah MacNab, NBA Senior Vice President, said in a statement; “There’s no better location for the first NBA Courtside Restaurant than Canada, where basketball has a rich history and tradition… We can’t wait to welcome fans and guests from around the world to this incredible venue, where they can celebrate their shared love of the game in a unique way through a delicious meal and welcoming atmosphere.”
The menu is said to feature international cuisine that will include nods to the NBA and basketball in it. For example, a 23-ounce pint glass referencing Michael Jordan’s number.
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Under Armour has teamed up with the NBA star, Stephen Curry, to launch a new brand called ‘Curry Brand’. The line is available to shop beginning today, with performance basketball footwear available on December 11.
Curry Brand is focused on reaching younger consumers over its competitor, Nike and its Jordan Brand.
Browse footwear, apparel, accessories, and more, with the best Under Armour performance technologies. The collection also features products for specific sports such as basketball and golf, and eventually expanding into other categories like women’s.
Under Armour Chief Executive, Patrik Frisk, told CNBC in an interview that, “This also gives Stephen something to really engage in … he’ll be actively involved in the development of the product.” So, if you’re a fan of Stephen Curry’s, then you’ll be able to wear pieces that are specifically designed by him.
The NBA player actually signed with Under Armour back in 2013. Since then, Curry has become an exquisite athlete. He’s now known as the greatest shooter in NBA history, and his jersey is always a top seller.
With the popularity around his name, this could help under Armour gain its momentum against its competitors in the industry, especially with the younger demographic.
The best part? A percentage of Curry Brand’s yearly revenue will actually be invested in under-resourced communities. The brand has a goal to reach at least 20 safe places to play, support 125 programs for young athletes, and offer opportunities to train over 15,000 coaches. This would create an impact on more than 100,000 youth.
You can check out and shop the NBA stars’ brand at CurryBrand.com.
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If you’re looking to show your home team spirit but still stay protected, then listen close. You can now get a face mask printed with the logo of your fave NBA team, including the Toronto Raptors!
Plus, all proceeds will go to Feeding America in the U.S. and Second Harvest in Canada.
“As a global community, we can all play a role in reducing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic by following the [Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s] recommendation to cover our nose and mouth while in public,” said Kathy Behrens, NBA president of social responsibility and player programs, in a release.
The masks are available in adult sizes and youth sizes so the whole family can show support for their fave NBA team!
“Though this new product offering, NBA and WNBA fans can adhere to those guidelines in the league’s effort to aid those who have been directly affected by Covid-19.”
The masks are available at NBAStore and WNBAStore in packs of three for $24.99 or individually for $14.99 plus a shipping fee.
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The 2017-2018 NBA season marks the first year of the global apparel partnership between Nike and the NBA. For the global launch of the partnership, Nike selected four major cities to celebrate this monumental partnership: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Toronto.
The partnership features apparel and accessories for each NBA team, with both on and off-court styles in team specific colourways. In addition to the new apparel pieces such as the new ‘Therma Flex Showtime’ warm-up hoodies that will be worn by the players on the bench in game, one of the statement pieces from the collection is the new jerseys.
Nike redesigned the jerseys of every NBA franchise, but they did this while maintaining the tradition and history of each team. The changes to the fabric and design structure makes the new Nike jerseys 20% lighter compared to last year’s jerseys by adidas. The design team at Nike received input from players such as LeBron James to make it lighter and more breathable. Every adult jersey comes with near-field communication (NFC) chip implanted in the tag which allows you to access exclusive content through the NikeConnect app.
Earlier this month, Foot Locker Canada and Nike Toronto gave select individuals from Toronto the once in a lifetime opportunity to create their own bespoke Raptors jersey. Each individual chose the number and name on the jersey, as well as the materials and stitching to be used on the jersey. There were a variety of materials for the customization such as stingray, snakeskin, nubuck, and satin to go along with a variety of colours for the stitching.
If you’re looking for a custom experience, Nike Toronto has set up an exclusive ‘Nike by You’ customization booth inside the House of Hoops located at Foot Locker on 247 Yonge Street. The customization options available at the booth will be Toronto-exclusive images and text for t-shirts and hoodies for men and women. The ‘Nike by You’ customization booth will be on site for a limited time until Sunday, October 29th.
Will you create your own NBA x Nike by You jersey at House of Hoops?
All images by Jonathan Kim
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The good people at Uninterrupted, a sports media company have released a great interview video featuring former Torontonian Chris Bosh, hometown hero Drake and none other than Lebron James.
The video outlines Drake’s impact on the city and Lebron’s thoughts about what makes Toronto ticks and what he likes about the six.
If you’ve got 20 minutes to spare the interview is definitely worth a watch.
Source: Youtube
Fans of Frank + Oak‘s last NBA collection will be happy to know that they’ve released a second line of the collection, just in time for the 2017 playoff season.
While the initial collection only featured pieces for Raptors’ fans, the new collection, which dropped on April 12, features six different styles highlighting five different teams including Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, and of course, Toronto Raptors.
Ranging between $55 and $125, the line’s clean and minimalist designs are sure to win over fashionable fans. Take a look at a few piece to cheer our hometown heroes on in below.
You can view all team merchandise at frankandoak.com, or in person at Real Sports Apparel at the Air Canada Centre and Frank + Oak stores nationwide.
Which look is your favourite? Let us know in the comment section.
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