USA basketball names Bryant as World Cup ambassador
ByReuters
Kobe Bryant was named global ambassador for the FIBA 2019 basketball World Cup in China.
Bryant and former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, who leads the Chinese
Basketball Association, are the top representatives for the event.
Basketball Association, are the top representatives for the event.
Bryant announced his role via Twitter.
A five-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Bryant visited
China multiple times for branding and marketing events during his playing
career. He also visited China not long after announcing his retirement from
the NBA.
China multiple times for branding and marketing events during his playing
career. He also visited China not long after announcing his retirement from
the NBA.
The basketball World Cup is a 32-nation tournament played from Aug. 31 to
Sept. 15 in eight different cities.
Sept. 15 in eight different cities.
Bryant's role as global ambassador includes promoting the World Cup and
leading activities on the Road to China 2019.
leading activities on the Road to China 2019.
--Field Level Media
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