K-pop X NBA : Fans react to BTS' Suga's sweet exchanges with the Golden State Warriors × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout SK POP News K-pop X NBA Fans react to BTS Suga s sweet exchanges with the Golden State Warriors By Ishita Modified 01 Oct 2022 Follow Us Comment Share A still of the K-pop star Suga with members of the Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry. (Images via Instagram/@agustd) BTS' Suga was the latest celebrity fan inducted into the Golden State Warriors unofficial fan club. Interestingly, Suga means Shooting Guard, which was his basketball position back in high school - and this goes on to show his intense love for the game. He has also shown his love for teams like LA Lakers, LA Clippers, and Portland Trail Blazers in the past. ッ Ann₇ prod. SUGA@AgustDtop“It’s the NBA season. This is what I live for these days”- Min Yoongi with his gummy smile1044253“It’s the NBA season. This is what I live for these days”- Min Yoongi with his gummy smile https://t.co/V4J91pV6So When he was invited by the NBA team Golden State Warriors to witness a game against Washington Wizards in Japan, the idol made sure to attend, and it was a moment ARMYs would remember for ages. BTS' Suga also had the most memorable interaction with Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry, who declared that he and his family were huge BTS fans. Curry stated: "It’s very nice to meet you. I’m a big fan, all of my kids and everybody in the family. It’s great to meet you." He also clicked a selfie which fans absolutely adored. Golden State Warriors@warriorsSelfie of the year! @BTS_twt x #SUGAatNBAJapan20314269214Selfie of the year! @BTS_twt x #SUGAatNBAJapan https://t.co/0Flvt60hck The interaction did not stop there. Stephen Curry also gifted Suga his autographed jersey and received an autographed album of BTS' 2022 album, Proof. Suga also recorded a video of himself for Stephen's kids, who were huge fans of the K-pop group as well. C.J. Holmes ?‍@CjHolmes22Steph ? @BTS_twt326541103523Steph ? @BTS_twt https://t.co/2NCFb2Crnj スポーティングニュース@sportingnewsjp ? @StephenCurry30 @BTS_twt @NBAJPN #NBAJapanGames #NBA #BTS #SUGA #NBAjp #バスケ129164733 ? @StephenCurry30 @BTS_twt @NBAJPN #NBAJapanGames #NBA #BTS #SUGA #NBAjp #バスケ https://t.co/ZkyhXK5yCq Stephen Curry also gifted Suga with his game shoes or 'kicks' the following day when he invited the K-Pop idol for the game courtside. Stephen Curry wore the shoes during the game, and they can go for over $20K at an auction. Additionally, the shoes that the Warrior gifted Suga are an unreleased pair from his upcoming highly-anticipated collection. NBA@NBA @StephenCurry30 gifts Suga his game kicks in Tokyo!#NBAJapanGames @BTS_twt @bts_bighit12039443641 @StephenCurry30 gifts Suga his game kicks in Tokyo!#NBAJapanGames @BTS_twt @bts_bighit https://t.co/iuKOK3SJRu #NBAKicks @NBAKicksSuga shows off @stephencurry30’s game kicks from tonight’s action in Tokyo! #NBAJapanGames #NBAKicks13695752219Suga shows off @stephencurry30’s game kicks from tonight’s action in Tokyo! #NBAJapanGames #NBAKicks https://t.co/JhZi2Bu03c Suga also met NBA player Jordan Poole who got recommended for a dance battle with Suga by Stephen Curry. The NBA star couldn't help but get embarrassed at the exchange. Jordan Poole later revealed that he, too, received an "amazing present" from Suga. He excitedly told the cameras about it. "Got an amazing present from Suga. Gotta put that out there" 이슬 (SLOW)@23yoongi93Jordan Poole of @warriors was showing off PROOF CD and his gift from yoongi at the presser after the game 3825910885Jordan Poole of @warriors was showing off PROOF CD and his gift from yoongi at the presser after the game https://t.co/3MK9mqr6NX The NBA team Golden State Warriors also uploaded a photo of Suga on their Twitter account holding a basketball team jersey with the number three written on it. Stephen Curry also shared the post and commented on it. Stephen Curry@StephenCurry30Love the jersey SUGA!! See you soon twitter.com/BTS_twt/status…방탄소년단@BTS_twt25095157329 https://t.co/Tuit3OYK81Love the jersey SUGA!! See you soon twitter.com/BTS_twt/status… Fans share hilarious memes of BTS Suga s meet-up with the Golden State Warriors While at the game, Suga also met other players on the team, such as Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, and Klay Thompson. NBA Japan also shared a post of the BTS member shaking hands with all of them. The original post has over 1000k likes and continues to gather more every second. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post However, fans were quick to notice Suga's height difference with the players, especially Klay Thompson. BTS' Suga stood at 5' 9" beside the 6' 6" tall player. One picture with Klay Thompson was taken from a certain angle, making him look twice Suga's height. delilah min@tanseokthis shot is so mean 96131130this shot is so mean https://t.co/M5qYL5crub sevy@onedayjm"i would like a copy of the bts album"9572114703"i would like a copy of the bts album" https://t.co/lwCtPHtu8r bts quotes archive⁷ thesis @btsqtsarchiveNOOOO 4988812241NOOOO https://t.co/wJzxpICnAs A-Sz@moonchildtsugaSUGA is here! #SUGAatNBAJapan #SUGA #BTS171193908SUGA is here! #SUGAatNBAJapan #SUGA #BTS https://t.co/MqqUNqBF6q joons uparupa@420JOONwhy is it always yoongi132051678why is it always yoongi https://t.co/hlTPpyrOM4 s@yoongienthusiasthe genre of christlike bts images393717840the genre of christlike bts images https://t.co/NPaJGOamL6 Subooty⁷ Jimtober@nam_joo7@yoongienthusias You forgot this63921@yoongienthusias You forgot this https://t.co/7BzPLeeTkb pow⁷@apobangpow@nam_joo7 @yoongienthusias wtf happening here 48@nam_joo7 @yoongienthusias wtf happening here ⁷@fayepjmstephen curry next ig post7097641stephen curry next ig post https://t.co/FunKmZTnt7 ria⁷ ?@SEROT4NSso i borafied this73201245so i borafied this https://t.co/SFjRiHr6t6 jola is thinking abt jimin@jmsunjoon175032959https://t.co/Pz5h9yhs1j Golden State Warriors already has GOT7 member BamBam as their global ambassador, making him the first K-pop idol to perform at the NBA half-time. He also released Wheels up with Mayzin under the Warrior's new franchise label. Various Golden State team members gave NCT's Mark, Chenle, and Johnny a shout-out. NCT's Yuta was also invited to watch the same game as Suga. Chenle also got a special shout-out from his favorite player Steph Curry, who suggested he visit the game live once the pandemic ended. Golden State Warriors has now made a place in the hearts of the biggest K-pop fandom in the world by inviting BTS' Suga. With such interactions, fans can hope for several collaborations in the future. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Sayati Das × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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