As part of the tie-up with "120 Media Collective", geo-targeted NBA.Com would have a special section on Sim Bhullar, the first player of Indian descent to play in the NBA, and Satnam Singh -- the first Indian player to be drafted into the NBA.
The announcement was made at a media conference here today by NBA Deputy Commissioner, Mark Tatum, in the presence of 120 Media Collective Founder and CEO, Roopak Saluja, and NBA India Managing Director, Yannick Colaco.
"Our focus has been on building the game with a number of grass-root events. This is the first digital venture in the country now," said Colaco.
NBA.Com in India would feature personalised settings for fans to follow their favourite NBA teams and players, an NBA Fit corner with instructional basketball content, and "Supreme Courts" showcasing the best basketball courts across the country.
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Through the digital destination, fans would also be able to access NBA League Pass, the league's digital package offering a full season of 'live' NBA games and a rich archive of NBA content.
"We are committed to the growth of basketball in India, and we will continue working with our partners to introduce new ways for fans to experience the NBA," he added.
The League opened its office in Mumbai in 2011 and as
part of its commitment to grow basketball in India, the League has hosted touring basketball events, grassroots development and talent search programmes.
Since 2006, more than 30 current and former NBA and WNBA players have also visited India, including Satnam Singh, Sim Bhullar, Muggsy Bogues, Chris Bosh, Bruce Bowen, Swin Cash, Tamika Catchings, Pau Gasol, Robert Horry, Dwight Howard, Briann January, Jason Richardson and Brian Shaw, the release added.