BTS‘s Suga is known to be one of the biggest fans of basketball out there, attending many games and showing love for various teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers, etc. So, it seemed only fitting that he be invited to the Golden States Warriors match against the Washington Wizards at the NBA Japan Games.
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) September 27, 2022
The NBA’s Golden States Warriors has become a fan club of K-Pop idols, including NCT‘s Chenle, Mark, and Yuta and, of course, GOT7‘s BamBam, the team’s global ambassador.
NCTのYUTAさんが #ケボン・ルーニー 選手に日本語のフレーズを教えてくれました🇯🇵🗼@NCTsmtown@NCT_OFFICIAL_JP#YUTAxGSW#ウォリアーズ pic.twitter.com/W515IQ5l75
— ゴールデンステイト ウォリアーズ (@warriors_jp) September 29, 2022
Earlier this week, Suga posted a photo of himself with a custom Warriors jersey, garnering the attention of not just ARMYs but the team.
Love the jersey SUGA!! See you soon ✈️ https://t.co/aZW0NXm2S9
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) September 27, 2022
We heard he likes League of Legends too… pic.twitter.com/b0M8Jb3P3E
— Golden Guardians (@GoldenGuardians) September 27, 2022
Based on Suga’s recent schedule, traveling to Japan, ARMYs were suspicious that he would not only be attending the upcoming games but visiting with the Warriors.
Suga 'BTS' left for Tokyo, Japan via Incheon International Airport on the 27th morning for overseas schedules ✈️
OMG !!! Have a safe flight yoongi 🥺💜#haveasafeflightyoongi #BTSARMY #BTS #BTSSUGA #SUGA #방탄소년단 #방탄소년단슈가 #슈가 pic.twitter.com/k4c2OyFqyA— 누나 박🐣 (@jmxxnv) September 27, 2022
Golden State Warriors are playing against Washington Wizards for the NBA Japan Games 2022 this Friday pic.twitter.com/dC6hFEnvei
— Min Suga HQ⁷ (@MINSUGAHQ) September 27, 2022
Sure enough, Suga met all the star players. He got photos with Klay Thompson and Draymond Green…
Welcome to #DubNation, SUGA!#SUGAatNBAJapan pic.twitter.com/XgdGYECePa
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) September 29, 2022
#SUGAatNBAJapan pic.twitter.com/HhIDlt4CwH
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) September 29, 2022
He and Stephen Curry (also known as Steph Curry) bonded. They’re fans of each other!
Selfie of the year! @BTS_twt x #SUGAatNBAJapan pic.twitter.com/0Flvt60hck
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) September 29, 2022
But Andre Iguodala was especially eager to get to know Suga. They didn’t just pose for a photo with a signed copy of BTS’s recent album Proof.
Andre reached out his hand to a grinning Suga. He politely asked how he was doing first.
Hey! Good to meet you. How are you doing? You good?
— Andre Iguodala
Andre, recognizing a style icon when he sees one, asked Suga about his shoes. He recommended him the trending New Balance 550s.
Andre Iguodala: Dang, you got tight shoes on.
Suga: Yeah.
Andre Iguodala: We got you yourself some New Balances. You like New Balances?
Suga: Yeah!
Andre Iguodala: 550!
Andre also quote-tweeted an additional video of his meeting with Suga, where they talked about what musical instruments the rapper plays. He captioned it, “With the homie!!!”
With the homie!!! https://t.co/CmUP9bSbYy
— andre (@andre) September 29, 2022
Andre hits it off with everyone! He also befriend BamBam when he visited the Chase Center. Read more below.
GOT7’s BamBam And Golden State Warriors’ Andre Iguodala Are Officially Besties
Likewise, Suga became fast friends with Stephen Curry. Read more below.
