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Hennessy announces UK’s first floating basketball court in celebration of 2022 NBA Finals

EDITORIAL USE ONLY General views of a full-size floating basketball court created by Hennessey, as it travels down the River Thames in London, to celebrate the NBA's 75th Anniversary Season and the 2022 Finals. Picture date: Thursday June 9, 2022. PA Photo. The court, will travel from Woolwich to The Houses of Parliament, to launch three-days of basketball events in the capital, beginning with an opening ceremony this evening featuring a live performance by London rapper AJ Tracey, which will be livestreamed on YouTube. On Friday, British basketball player, Ovie Soko will host the inaugural London's Got Game All Star tournament on the court and Saturday sees Londoners invited on-board for a free public event, featuring free throw challenges, complimentary Hennessy cocktails, street food and live DJs. Photo credit should read: David Parry/PA Wire

[London Thursday 9th June 2022] Hennessy and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today unveiled the UK’s first floating basketball court on the Thames in London, in celebration of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Season and the 2022 Finals. The new court, which is travelling along the river from Woolwich to The Houses of Parliament, will tip off a three-day celebration of basketball in the capital.

Upon its docking [at Butler’s Wharf], the court will play host to an opening ceremony featuring rap powerhouseAJ Tracey, honouring the long-standing connection between basketball and hip hop, and the sport’s influence on UK culture. The West London born rapper and global star will take to the court for an exclusive live performance at 7.30pm BST, broadcast to fans worldwide (see Notes to Eds for streaming info)

Speaking on his involvement in the event, AJ Tracey says: “It’s incredible getting NBA fans, like myself, to come together and celebrate the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Season this year. Moments like this really put London’s love of the game on the map, and with the ongoing support from Hennessy, I’m excited to see the impact it has on basketball in the UK and the communities it’s giving back to.”

On Friday 10th June, the court will play host to a star-studded tournament, “London’s Got Gamebringing together some of the capital’s biggest names and vital communities in street culture. Fans can follow the action online, which will be hosted by British professional basketball player, Ovie Soko.

On Saturday 11th June, the court opens to the public, as Hennessy invites the city’s basketball fans ages 18+ to celebrate the NBA and play on the floating court at a free-to-attend event. Attendees will have the chance to take part in free throw challenges and learn trick shots from the pros, whilst enjoying one complimentary Hennessy cocktail plus street food and live DJs.

The activity, which celebrates London’s love of basketball, continues a long-term, global commitment from Hennessy to invest in the sport. Following court makeovers in Montreal, Johannasburg, Barbados and Hong Kong, the brand will be renovating one community court in the UK and working with a local British artist to reimagine what it looks like.

Fans can tune into AJ Tracey’s performance at 19.30 BST > HERE

Tickets for Saturday 11th June available > HERE

The London floating basketball court is the latest iteration of “Courts Beyond Limits” – a globe travelling series from Hennessy and the NBA that unveils first-of-their kind basketball courts at iconic locations around the world. Courts Beyond Limits first premiered in Australia in May 2021 with a takeover of Bondi’s Icebergs Ocean Pool and was followed by pop-up courts in Lagos, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Sydney. For images of the previous Courts Beyond Limits see HERE.

The 2022 NBA Finals continue Friday, June 10 when the Boston Celtics host the Golden State Warriors for Game 4, live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena at 1:45 a.m. GMT. The Celtics currently lead best-of-seven series 2-1.

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