Basketball

Kevin Wayne Durant is a world-known basketball player. He currently plays for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. Durant enjoys massive popularity, as a result of which he has been ranked the tenth highest-paid athlete in the world in 2023 by Forbes. He is also one of the richest celebrities in the world.  Interestingly, a...

The Golden State Warriors have arguably been the best NBA team over the past decade. The franchise won three NBA championships over four years from 2015 to 2018. Their team, which included Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson, have definitely established themselves in basketball history. Their NBA wins really increased their value, and in 2021, the franchise’s value was estimated at US$4.7 billion. Here we take a look at the sponsors of the Warriors. Official Jersey Sponsor: Rakuten Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten became the official jersey sponsor of the Golden State Warriors in 2017, which was a two-year deal estimated to be around US$60 million. The company's brand recognition subsequently increased by 300%, and in 2019, it decided to extend its partnership with the Warriors and till date is their jersey sponsor.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have always had a reputation for being competitive in the playoffs and a stepping stone for the top players in the NBA. The likes of James Harden, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and many more have started off their careers at OKC and reached immense heights. In 2021, the franchise had an...

One of the most popular and successful basketball teams in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers started off their journey as the Minneapolis Lakers in 1947. In 1960, the team relocated to Los Angeles and are since known as the Los Angeles Lakers. With 17 NBA Championships in the bag, the joint-most in NBA History,...