GOT7’s BamBam Makes History As First K-Pop Idol To Perform NBA Halftime Show, Shouts Out Favorite Player, And More
GOT7‘s BamBam has officially made history as the first K-Pop idol ever to perform an NBA (the National Basketball Association) halftime show.
The first K-Pop artist to perform at halftime AND the first time @BamBam1A performs WHEELS UP 👏#BamBamxGSW pic.twitter.com/EGkhuP7Ohp
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) April 8, 2022
Earlier this week, BamBam arrived at San Franciso, California. During this time, he toured the Golden State Warriors‘ arena, the Chase Center, met the players, and rehearsed his show as the team’s Global Ambassador!
Rehearsal sneak peek 👀
See you soon @BamBam1A pic.twitter.com/TILtkMdoX0
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) April 8, 2022
Additionally, he and the Warriors released collaborative merchandise. On the day of its release, they held a meet and greet at the Warriors’ gift shop at Thrive City.
.@BamBam1A x @warriors collab is LIVE at Warriors Shop at Thrive City!#BamBamxGSW pic.twitter.com/0HpEeSJ17o
— Warriors Shop (@warriorsshop) April 6, 2022
The hype has been very real for BamBam’s history-making show!
📍 @BamBam1A on the scene pic.twitter.com/1fLkRUTgjK
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) April 8, 2022
BamBam performed at the Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers game on Thursday, April 8, during halftime as part of the regular-season finale. BamBam did some interviews, speaking with radio and networks ahead of the game.
Warriors on NBC Sports Bay Area interviewed BamBam, and they talked about how he became the Golden State Warriors’ Global Ambassador. He explained that his management had proposed the idea.
.@BamBam1A brought the drip to Warriors Live 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rsN0OAnrrt
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 8, 2022
Of course, BamBam had to weigh in on 2022 NBA Finals predictions! He is certainly biased, though but also not wrong.
.@BamBam1A locks in his NBA Finals prediction 👀 pic.twitter.com/mjLNI4ettn
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 8, 2022
BamBam also revealed his favorite NBA player! It’s none other than Stephen Curry.
Who is @BamBam1A's favorite player?
Steph Curry. pic.twitter.com/iqdjkDlxoJ
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 8, 2022
BamBam also spoke with Ahgases (GOT7’s fandom) before heading to the game.
BAMBAM SAYING “ENJOY THE SHOW!” CANT WAIT TO SEE HIM PERFORM AT THR HALFTIME SHOW! 🏀 HE SERIOUSLY LOOKS SO GOOD IN THAT SUIT AND SUNGLASSES 😭🔥@BamBam1A #bambam #뱀뱀 #GOT7 #갓세븐 #BamBamxGSW pic.twitter.com/yL7nAvG65G
— jess 🌴 #GOT7FOREVER (@leaderjb_) April 8, 2022
Of course, he had to speak to his mom before the big event too!
220408 Mama B’s IG storyhttps://t.co/rV6spYxxjS
BAMBAM AT NBA GAME#BamBamxGSW @BamBam1A @warriors #BamBam #GOT7 @BAMBAMxABYSS pic.twitter.com/Smozh7P4gj
— 𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 𓊕 (@cyjprint) April 8, 2022
BamBam had lots of support, from the Warriors to his mom to his Ahgases. Many fans came out to support!
at the game! #b #BamBamxGSW pic.twitter.com/DaRieH6YV1
— ࿊🌴marissa (@Defdopeirl) April 8, 2022
See you soon Bambam #BamBamxGSW pic.twitter.com/gu109dVwoA
— Kritika (@ahgatika) April 8, 2022
#Ahgase we see you!💚👀 #BamBamxGSW @BamBam1A @ChaseCenter pic.twitter.com/RSQY5SEWRX
— WiLD 94.9 (@Wild949) April 8, 2022
Ahgases also shared moments at the game, revealing that a GOT7 playlist was the music in the arena.
now who’s got7’s playlist is playing pic.twitter.com/cpq2Q1SWjX
— ً (@ygzones) April 8, 2022
Some lucky fans even got to sit across from BamBam!
BAMMIE IS RIGHT ACROSS FROM ME IM SHAKING #BamBamxGSM pic.twitter.com/yMuSpIRi2w
— ࿊🌴marissa (@Defdopeirl) April 8, 2022
BamBam truly took over the Chase Center. His name was all over the arena!
Bambam’s name all over Chase Center 😭
BAMBAM AT NBA GAME#BamBamxGSW @BamBam1A @warriors #BamBam #GOT7 @BAMBAMxABYSS pic.twitter.com/awra0KrGWC
— 𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 𓊕 (@cyjprint) April 8, 2022
เปิดคลิปที่น้องแบมเป็นคนอีดิจจากงานที่ไทย 😭😭😭😭😭😭
BAMBAM AT NBA GAME #BamBamxGSW @BamBam1A pic.twitter.com/z61AWbkKJE
— 밀크🐰ᴍɪʟᴋ #TheOtherSide (@tuanzymillkyy) April 8, 2022
BAMBAM COMING SOON pic.twitter.com/4KGzu8of7F
— chloe IS SEEING THE NEOS (@10velyseunnie) April 8, 2022
Whether you could attend or not, there were many updates on social media to live vicariously through. Warriors on NBCS, the Chase Center, and the Warriors’ social media accounts all shared updates throughout.
.@BamBam1A is putting on a show at halftime 🎤pic.twitter.com/IKCJdWaIrg
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 8, 2022
ALMOST TIME 🐍 pic.twitter.com/pjWSXPZXnH
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) April 8, 2022
OK @BamBam1A 🔥pic.twitter.com/4OlGPAD3XZ
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 8, 2022
#BamBamxGSW https://t.co/gV2jH0OlTn
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 8, 2022
#BamBamxGSW in full swing 🎤 pic.twitter.com/i4THX37rFx
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) April 8, 2022
BamBam debuted his new single “Wheels Up,” featuring Mayzin, and performed “Pandora” and “Ride or die” during halftime. It was truly legendary as he also had a swag custom fit!
BAM PERFORMING HIS NEW SINGLE WHEELS UP FOR THE FIRST TIME DURING THE WARRIORS x LAKERS HALF TIME SHOW!!🔥🔥 HOLY SHIT I AM SOO PROUD OF HIM HE DID AMAZINGGG!!! THIS SONG IS SO GOOD!! ♥️🏀@BamBam1A #bambam #뱀뱀 #GOT7 #갓세븐 #BamBamxGSW pic.twitter.com/QPJlGR7Xu4
— jess 🌴 #GOT7FOREVER (@leaderjb_) April 8, 2022
Wheels Up and Pandora #BambamxGSW @BamBam1A pic.twitter.com/tcSsatgiYE
— neha ☾ 🎀 (@nyeongpark) April 8, 2022
Again, the arena played GOT7 music as BamBam exited.
They played Hard Carry as BamBam was walking off 💚
(ctto: @callmeKayu)#BamBamxGSW #BamBam #GOT7 pic.twitter.com/l645YMksN5
— celine ✵ ✨ (@celine_G7) April 8, 2022
Ahgases reported that the arena was jam-packed during BamBam’s show. He mesmerized everyone!
this is basically how big the audience was when he started performing and then more came but this was a lot of ppl pic.twitter.com/0jL67TpFNX
— ً (@ygzones) April 8, 2022
Normally, people take advantage of halftime for a break to get food or go to the restroom, etc. It was a first that so many people were present during a halftime performance!
So my brother is watching from Australia and he said this has to be one of the few times when so many ppl are in the arena!
Mostly everyone go out for food but everyonr stayed for @BamBam1A performance!!!
This makes me so happy! 😭💚#BamBamxGSW #BamBam pic.twitter.com/OJ6ACRdgVj— pav (@pviiig7) April 8, 2022
i forgot to mention this but the people like 2 rows ahead of me we’re about to leave but then they heard wheels up & sat back down. smiled so hard when i saw that
— ً (@ygzones) April 8, 2022
I was there. There was a good amount of people who stayed to watch it. A lot of them were curious. https://t.co/16nDpkznej
— Alexa (@WaterWolfAlex) April 8, 2022
Dub Nation (Warriors’ fandom) at home also enjoyed BamBam’s performance. Many left positive comments on related posts.
BamBam can truly make a fan out of anyone!
Naturally, “BAMBAM AT NBA GAME” and “#BamBamxGSW” trended worldwide on Twitter. No one could stop talking about the historic event.
BAMBAM AT NBA GAME is currently trending #1 Worldwide with 247k tweets!🎉
BamBam will be the Kpop Artist to perform at NBA Halftime! Don’t miss his performance later!🔥🏀#BamBamxGSW @BamBam1A #BamBam #GOT7 #갓세븐 @GOT7Official pic.twitter.com/d2P0Qou7vQ
— GOT7 Comeback Thread (@GOT7CBinfo) April 8, 2022
What a BAMPOWER 💥 We started trending 5 hours ago and we're still here, non-stop trending for the first K-pop to perform at the halftime show 🔥
BAMBAM AT NBA GAME#BamBamxGSW 🏀 pic.twitter.com/BcwgH2Mgx3
— BamBam's World (@kissdatbam) April 8, 2022
Now, this was not only BamBam’s first halftime performance, but this was actually his first time attending an NBA game, although he’s been a fan for years! So, he got to enjoy the game before and after his performance.
220407 Bambam attends the game between the GSW and LAL
BAMBAM AT NBA GAME#BamBamxGSW @BamBam1A @warriors #BamBam #GOT7 @BAMBAMxABYSS pic.twitter.com/H3rqJGBuK2
— 𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 𓊕 (@cyjprint) April 8, 2022
เอาละ 😂😂😂#BamBamxGSW @BamBam1A pic.twitter.com/tLcGoeOixk
— 🪐นบบ300% (@_52mm) April 8, 2022
He looks like he truly had a great time!
BamBam of GOT7 attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.#BamBamxGSW @BamBam1A pic.twitter.com/87odvb6pxs
— dopamine (@teamwangs) April 8, 2022
BamBam of GOT7 attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.#BamBamxGSW @BamBam1A pic.twitter.com/vwWyYHTum5
— dopamine (@teamwangs) April 8, 2022
He was even featured on the dance cam!
LETS GO DANCE CAM BAMBAM @BamBam1A #BamBamxGSW #bambam pic.twitter.com/L2Nl2FeoST
— chloe IS SEEING THE NEOS (@10velyseunnie) April 8, 2022
Who better to make dance on the spot? He’s a true professional, after all!
When you make it on the center hung
Way to show off the moves @BamBam1A 🕺🎥 pic.twitter.com/aOdwR92JdS
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) April 8, 2022
And, obviously, the Golden State Warriors won the game… with BamBam’s help!
What a way to end the regular season home game pic.twitter.com/h3jCUMCNNz
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) April 8, 2022
After the game, BamBam stopped to take pictures. He posed with dancers and fans.
220408 [bboyprecise's IG]
Wheels Up.. chilling with @bambam1a after our performance. Super nice & humble guy who brought the energy and his own dance team to @chase_center tonight. …
🔗https://t.co/HURLC7uFCJBAMBAM AT NBA GAME#BamBamxGSW#BamBam @BamBam1A pic.twitter.com/kIknvvWITA
— BamBamBooster👷♂️ (@BamBamBooster) April 8, 2022
.@BamBam1A takes a pic with fans after the win! 📸 #BamBamxGSW pic.twitter.com/WkwrX0B5ms
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) April 8, 2022
BamBam shared some great pictures from his halftime performance on social media that perfectly captured the energy.
He also flexed the Warriors’ rings!
We are Champions🏆 pic.twitter.com/6vZnylDX02
— BamBam (@BamBam1A) April 8, 2022
And he responded to Chase Center’s post about the win!
Sheesh
— BamBam (@BamBam1A) April 8, 2022
Ahgases couldn’t be more proud of BamBam! He truly deserves all the success and happiness.
BamBam making history by being the first K-Pop artist to perform at NBA halftime. So proud ❤️@BamBam1A #bambam #BamBamxGSW pic.twitter.com/LOIsAZ66aF
— 딸체 (@jaebambum) April 8, 2022
bam running back to his seat after his performance~ no words describe how proud i am of you @BamBam1A 😭💚 #BamBamxGSW #갓세븐 #BamBamxGSW #wheelsup #bambam #BamBam_WheelsUp #뱀뱀 pic.twitter.com/HcdYgfcbMu
— 7¨ #GOT7FOREVER (@dinobeom) April 8, 2022
Ahgases congratulated BamBam on making history at the game as the first K-Pop idol to perform for the NBA.
It's official, BamBam, The first ever Kpop Star to perform at NBA half time, he made history. I'm so proud of him. #BamBamxGSW@BamBam1A #BamBam #GOT7pic.twitter.com/vbPxVctBCN
— GOT7 Fanatic ✨ (@fanatic_got7_) April 8, 2022
Still not over @BamBam1A being the first K-Pop artist to perform at halftime 🥺 pic.twitter.com/peiOtUTIYZ
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) April 8, 2022
“dubnation, thank you!” @BamBam1A you did well! 😭 so proud of you!#BambamxGSW pic.twitter.com/izOKwqXOij
— lai (@tuanofseven) April 8, 2022
It’s amazing to look back and see how much he has grown. He has been a part of Dub Nation for many years. That fan is now the Golden State Warriors’ Global Ambassador performing at halftime!
how it started how its going pic.twitter.com/JGJtkjLwZL
— Kang 🫠 (@svnornvr_) April 8, 2022
the only glow up that matters#bambam  #BamBamxGSW @BamBam1A pic.twitter.com/neZZ88aBwR
— ㅍㅅㅍ (@arscnvshr) April 8, 2022
Read more about BamBam’s Golden State Warriors ambassadorship below:
GOT7’s BamBam Meets With Golden State Warriors Ahead Of His History-Making NBA Halftime Show
Check out more of BamBam’s history-making performance below:
