NBA Cup braves rain and cold to back São Paulo at Morumbi: photos | OneFootball

Morumbi received a distinguished visitor for this Saturday’s (23) match against Botafogo, coming up shortly, in the Brazilian Championship. Even more so for basketball fans.

In partnership with the NBA, the trophy of North America’s top basketball league—the strongest and best-known competition in the sport—will be on display for São Paulo fans throughout the match in the supporters’ club box.

The Larry O’Brien Trophy, awarded since 1977 to the NBA champion, toured the tricolor club’s home as part of a league marketing campaign, though it is still ironic, since São Paulo shut down its senior basketball team’s operations last year, citing budget cuts.

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