{"id":162801,"date":"2020-07-29T18:57:37","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T16:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/?p=162801"},"modified":"2020-07-29T18:57:37","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T16:57:37","slug":"antetokounmpo-doncic-embiid-gobert-jokic-headline-global-reach-of-2019-20-nba-season-restart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/en\/antetokounmpo-doncic-embiid-gobert-jokic-headline-global-reach-of-2019-20-nba-season-restart\/","title":{"rendered":"Antetokounmpo, Don\u010di\u0107, Embiid, Gobert, Joki\u0107, headline Global Reach of 2019-20 NBA Season Restart"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NEW YORK, United States of America, July 29, 2020\/ &#8212;\u00a0<em><strong>22 Teams Participating in Season Restart Feature 89 International Players from 34 Countries and Territories; all 22 Teams Feature At Least One International Player;\u00a012 African-Born Players on Season Restart Rosters; 88 Seeding Games Include 41 Primetime Games in Latin America and 40 Primetime Games in Europe, the Middle East and Africa<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pr.nba.com\/nba-nbpa-finalize-plan-2019-20-season-restart\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/pr.nba.com\/nba-nbpa-finalize-plan-2019-20-season-restart\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1596127976589000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG7EYcecxSqNr7A084_aGV8ye4rTA\">2019-20 NBA season restart<\/a>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/on.nba.com\/2X8BGQX\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/on.nba.com\/2X8BGQX&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1596127976589000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGPnwE2mcvf13YtZPa-U3LTvfzxIw\">https:\/\/on.nba.com\/2X8BGQX<\/a>) will reach fans in 215 countries and territories in 47 languages on their televisions, computers, mobile phones and tablets, highlighting a whole new game with a more connected and immersive experience for fans.\u00a0 This includes the 88 \u201cseeding games\u201d beginning July 30 as well as behind-the-scenes coverage and interviews from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Below are international highlights of the 2019-20 NBA season restart:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The 22 teams participating in the season restart feature 89 international players from 34 countries and territories, including the record eight international 2020 NBA All-Stars: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks; Greece), Luka Don\u010di\u0107 (Dallas Mavericks; Slovenia), Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers; Cameroon; BWB Africa 2011), Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz; France), Nikola Joki\u0107 (Denver Nuggets; Serbia), Domantas Sabonis (Indiana Pacers; Lithuania)*, Pascal Siakam (Toronto Raptors; Cameroon; BWB Africa 2012) and Ben Simmons (76ers; Australia).All 22 teams feature at least one international player, and the Mavericks have a league-high seven international players.The most-represented non-U.S. countries on the rosters of the 22 teams are Canada (15 players) and France (seven players) followed by Australia, Germany and Serbia (five players each). Embiid and Siakam are among the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDB763iAQIH\/?igshid=1d2pjhgmm8a5h\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDB763iAQIH\/?igshid%3D1d2pjhgmm8a5h&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1596127976589000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFHlXUhhD1H86yq8yGVLmv5o3pjzw\">22 former Basketball Without Borders (BWB) campers<\/a>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/30Xgn67\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/bit.ly\/30Xgn67&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1596127976589000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGA4IEUYVyiBhiJUsFbUPKPDTn-yg\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/30Xgn67<\/a>) on season restart rosters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Select international players have chosen to wear social justice messages on their custom NIKE NBA team jerseys in languages other than English, including Bosnian, French Creole, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latvian, Maori, Slovenian and Spanish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pr.nba.com\/nba-announces-game-and-national-television-schedules-for-seeding-games-to-restart-2019-20-season\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/pr.nba.com\/nba-announces-game-and-national-television-schedules-for-seeding-games-to-restart-2019-20-season\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1596127976589000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE4jgyHs4fOwQ3G3RtFkFpMLS3Ajg\">All 88 seeding games<\/a>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/on.nba.com\/3hNDerv\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/on.nba.com\/3hNDerv&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1596127976589000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGD8Zbl5IES1SZb3OZw6AlXblQm1Q\">https:\/\/on.nba.com\/3hNDerv<\/a>) will air outside the U.S. and Canada on NBA League Pass.\u00a0 The 88 seeding games include 41 games that will air in primetime in Latin America and 40 games that will air in primetime in Europe, the Middle East and Africa on the NBA\u2019s broadcast partners in those regions and NBA League Pass, the most-ever games to air in primetime internationally in a two-week period. \u00a0The season restart will be available in Africa on ESPN, Canal+, beIN Sports, TV5Monde (Pan Africa), ZAP (Angola and Mozambique) and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/e.tv\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/e.tv&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1596127976589000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEneYreO3iPPV2EbIBLHQ8Yy21AiA\">e.tv<\/a>\u00a0(South Africa).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>While fans won\u2019t be physically present at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, more than 300 NBA fans each game will be invited to appear live on the \u201cMichelob ULTRA Courtside\u201d 17-foot video boards surrounding the court.\u00a0 Those fans will have the opportunity to digitally interact with each other throughout the game using Microsoft\u2019s \u201cTogether mode\u201d to create a virtual experience by removing fans from their individual backgrounds and bringing them together in a shared visual space that will be seen through the broadcast and in the venue.\u00a0 This new experience\u2014the first to go live as a result of the NBA\u2019s strategic alliance with Microsoft\u2014gives participating fans the feeling of sitting next to one another at a live game without leaving the comfort and safety of their homes, while players experience their energy and support in-venue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Additionally, all viewers will have the ability to impact visual effects in the venue through a virtual cheering experience.\u00a0 Fans can digitally cheer for their team through the NBA App and NBA.com and on Twitter using team hashtags throughout the game.\u00a0 Virtual cheering will be reflected on the video boards in-venue with graphics and animations that capture the level of fan engagement around the world.\u00a0 Fans will also have the opportunity to see their videos featured through TikTok Challenges.\u00a0 Snapchat\u2019s \u201cground segmentation\u201d augmented reality technology will also give fans an opportunity to explore a virtual rendering of the official court in Orlando via a Lens wherever they are.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Outside the U.S., NBA League Pass\u2019s coverage of the seeding games will include alternate feeds with new camera angles, enhanced graphics, in-language streams and influencer commentary with a focus on areas such as pop culture and music.\u00a0 All 88 seeding games will be available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.\u00a0 Fans will also have access to in-game polls and quizzes throughout play.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The NBA\u2019s \u201cWhole New Game\u201d marketing campaign will feature a series of three spots, beginning with \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nba.box.com\/s\/j31nqlg8lr74hx5bw6wxou4o4g4uyokm\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nba.box.com\/s\/j31nqlg8lr74hx5bw6wxou4o4g4uyokm&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1596127976589000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGG08X0--5bNEOwZpvYiAwBBBuoBA\">It\u2019s A Whole New Game<\/a>,\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3hK3BhW\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/bit.ly\/3hK3BhW&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1596127976589000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFhMilc7oPoYcwGyh2-9faM_VTNEg\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3hK3BhW<\/a>) that will run throughout the season restart on the league\u2019s live broadcasts, social media channels and digital platforms globally.\u00a0 All three spots will be translated into more than 10 languages, including Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese (subtitles only), Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Thai.\u00a0 As part of the \u201cWhole New Game\u201d campaign, 22 international celebrities from the world of film, fashion and sports sat down to discuss the teams participating in the season restart and their \u201c3 Reasons to Watch\u201d select teams. \u00a0\u201c3 Reasons to Watch\u201d content will be aired by the league\u2019s international broadcast partners and shared on the NBA\u2019s social media channels globally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Rakuten, a global marketing partner of the NBA and the league\u2019s exclusive distribution partner in Japan, will host online viewing events on NBA Rakuten, the one-stop destination for fans in Japan to watch NBA games and programming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Domestic and international media who are not on-site have access to virtual media availabilities with players and coaches, as well as footage from team practices on a daily basis.<\/li>\n<li>As part of NBA Together, the league\u2019s global community and social engagement campaign that aims to support, engage, educate and inspire youth, families and fans in response to the coronavirus pandemic, NBA players, legends and coaches have filmed more than 45 PSAs in nine different languages to share vital health and safety information about ways to reduce risk, proper handwashing and hygiene habits, physical distancing, wearing a facemask and staying physically and mentally fit.To date, these messages have generated more than 65 million video views across the league\u2019s global digital and social platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/article\/2020\/07\/23\/jr-nba-global-championship-2020\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nba.com\/article\/2020\/07\/23\/jr-nba-global-championship-2020&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1596127976589000&amp;usg=AFQjCNExZ2vBRubN-wZU4PfCrNrdrOH2GA\">Jr. NBA Global Championship<\/a>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/on.nba.com\/332u5XX\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/on.nba.com\/332u5XX&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1596127976589000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGjLeMWHvBNJLUI9kks7vNS5h_9Iw\">https:\/\/on.nba.com\/332u5XX<\/a>) \u2013 an annual youth basketball tournament for top 13- and 14-year-old boys and girls teams from around the world \u2013 will take place this year as a virtual event \u00a0that will engage nearly 3,000 youth players from Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, China, Europe &amp; the Middle East, India, Mexico, Latin America and the U.S.\u00a0 The event, which tipped off last week, will culminate next month with a Jr. NBA Day of Celebration as part of the 2019-20 NBA restart at ESPN Wide World of Sports, which hosted the two previous Jr. NBA Global Championships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Below please find additional international player storylines from the 2019-20 NBA season:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Antetokounmpo, the reigning Kia NBA MVP, ranks third in the league in both scoring (29.6 ppg) and rebounding (13.74 rpg).<\/li>\n<li>Gobert (13.71 rpg), the reigning back-to-back Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and Sabonis (12.4 rpg) rank fourth and fifth, respectively, in rebounding.\u00a0 Gobert (69.8%) ranks second in field goal percentage<\/li>\n<li>Don\u010di\u0107 (14), the reigning Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, and Joki\u0107 (12) rank first and third, respectively, in triple-doubles.<\/li>\n<li>Simmons (2.13 spg) leads the NBA in steals.This season, Simmons became the third-fastest player in history to reach 25 triple-doubles, behind Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson.<\/li>\n<li>Ricky Rubio (Phoenix Suns; Spain; 8.9 apg), Don\u010di\u0107 (8.7 apg) and Simmons (8.2 apg) rank third, fourth and fifth, respectively, in assists.<\/li>\n<li>Buddy Hield (Sacramento Kings; Bahamas) ranks second in three-pointers made with 244.<\/li>\n<li>Dennis Schr\u00f6der (Oklahoma City Thunder; Germany; parent from The Gambia) has the NBA\u2019s highest scoring average (19.0 ppg) in games played off the bench.<\/li>\n<li>Rui Hachimura (Washington Wizards; Japan; parent from Benin; BWB Global 2016) leads all rookies in rebounding (6.0 rpg) and ranks fifth among rookies in scoring (13.4 ppg).<\/li>\n<li>Siakam has recorded career highs in minutes (35.5 mpg), scoring (23.6 ppg), rebounds (7.5 rpg) and assists (3.6 apg).<\/li>\n<li>Serge Ibaka (Raptors; Republic of the Congo) is averaging a career-high in scoring (16.0 ppg).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 22 teams participating in the season restart will play eight seeding games each from July 30 \u2013 Aug. 14 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.\u00a0 The seeding games will conclude on Aug. 14.\u00a0 If a play-in is required to determine the eighth playoff seed in either conference, it will take place on Aug. 15-16.\u00a0 The first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs will begin on Aug. 17.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Per the Pacers, Sabonis has left the NBA campus in Orlando to receive medical treatment for plantar fasciitis in his left foot.\u00a0 His availability to return to the campus in Orlando is yet to be determined.\u00a0 Further updates will be provided as necessary.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>12 African-Born Players on Season Restart 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