NBA Nigeria Hosts Star-Studded Watch Party in Lagos to Launch 2026-27 Season
NBA Nigeria has kicked off the 2026-27 basketball season with a watch party in Lagos, bringing together more than 150 fans, celebrities, media personalities and business partners to celebrate the return of the league.
The event took place at Amore Gardens, where guests watched the opening-night clash between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons while celebrating the growing connection between Nigerian fans and basketball.
Among those in attendance were award-winning rapper iLLBLISS, Zakari Momodu, Tega Oghenejobo, Ozoemena, Groovy Mono, Jimmie Akinsola and Daala Oruwari.
Detroit Pistons Stage 22-Point Comeback
The watch party featured an exciting contest as the Detroit Pistons recovered from a 22-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 121-113.
Despite a game-high 38 points from Paul George on his Celtics debut, Detroit produced a decisive 23-0 run in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback and claim victory.
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The result gave fans an entertaining start to the new NBA season.
NBA Nigeria Highlights African Basketball Growth
Speaking at the event, Fola Folowosele, Country Head of NBA Nigeria, highlighted the league’s growing reach across Africa and the increasing presence of Nigerian talent.
He said the 2026-27 season would feature 75 games airing during primetime across the continent for the first time. He also noted that six Nigerian players were on opening-night rosters, alongside more than 20 second-generation Nigerians in the NBA.
According to Folowosele, these milestones reflect the strong relationship between Nigeria and basketball. He added that NBA Nigeria would continue creating opportunities for fans to connect with the sport throughout the season.
Where to Watch the 2026-27 NBA Season
Nigerian basketball fans can follow the 2026-27 NBA season through broadcasters and streaming services, including ESPN, SuperSport, Sporty TV, Prime and NBA League Pass.
The Lagos gathering marked the beginning of another season of NBA action while bringing together fans and entertainment personalities to celebrate basketball’s growing popularity in Nigeria.
