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In Western countries, Christmas is a highly anticipated holiday of the year, and as one of the world's largest sports leagues, the NBA also holds a series of celebrations at this time to present fans with a unique Christmas atmosphere. So what do the NBA events do? What do the stars do at Christmas? Let's take a look at the interesting stories of the NBA Christmas.
1. Send blessings to the fans
The NBA sends blessings to Chinese fans
This year, the NBA's blessings to Chinese fans have been sent, and Marcus even said to Chinese fans in Chinese, Merry Christmas, remember to eat apples!
2. A unique Christmas video
It has become a tradition that the NBA launches a short film ad every year on Christmas Eve, and a series of Christmas events kick off there. These ads are creative and often performed by NBA stars. Among them, the 2013 commercial is the most memorable, with popular stars Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, James Harden, Steve Nash, and Stephen Curry shooting from the outside, and basketball and bells complement each other to create the melody of "Jingle Bells". This ingenious ad has become a representative of the perfect integration of NBA and holiday culture.
3. Christmas Wars
Christmas War poster
The referee is also having Christmas
The NBA's Christmas game has become one of the focus of fans' attention. Every year, the NBA arranges several high-level games, known as the "Christmas War". These games not only attract the attention of fans, but also become a good opportunity for the team to show their strength and compete for key moments. The excitement of the Christmas game often makes for a basketball feast for fans on this special day.
4. Spend time with your family
Pierce spent Christmas with his family
Some players who don't play at Christmas choose to spend time with their families at this time and enjoy the time together. Pierce's Christmas family photo.
Gordon's Christmas
5. Community condolences
O'Neill chose to give gifts to the children at Christmas
The Wizards players joined Coach Brooks for a Christmas charity event
For some teams or players, Christmas is another meaningful holiday, and they will choose to do community condolences during the Christmas season. Many NBA players know how hard it is to succeed, so they prefer to pass on their love to those in need. Some of the players will personally go to the community and hospital to deliver Christmas gifts to the children, interact with them, laugh with them, and become basketball heroes and role models in the eyes of the young fans.
6. Give gifts to your teammates
James' Christmas present to his teammates
Doncic sends his teammates Mercedes bikes
In the NBA, the players are also the embodiment of Santa Claus. On this day, they will prepare special Christmas gifts for their teammates to show the warmth and friendship between the team. For example, John Wall gave away custom watches worth more than $640,000, James gave his teammates glasses, and Doncic gave his teammates designer bikes this year. Some players chose to give away unique gifts such as the latest game consoles and customized headphones, showing the deep friendship between comrades on the basketball court.
Christmas Day in the NBA is not just a basketball game, but also a celebration with a unique atmosphere and human care. The players convey love and warmth with practical actions, making basketball a link between people's hearts. This is also the unique charm of the NBA as a sports league, and through these activities, the NBA has established a deeper image in the hearts of fans and made people look forward to the next basketball Christmas.