As if the NBA couldn’t get any better, now comes word that Grammy level talent will be joining the mix on one of the League’s biggest nights.
Today it was announced that Travis Scott would be performing his hits “Butterfly Effect” and “Goosebumps” at the NBA Awards on TNT on June 25th at 9pm ET, giving those in attendance, and the millions watching worldwide, even more to celebrate.
Also joining him will be event host Anthony Anderson, who will be bringing the laughs to the event, making this big event even bigger.
Per the release:
“The 2018 NBA Awards on TNT presented live from historic Barker Hangar in Los Angeles will honor all of the leagues top performers from the 2017-18 NBA season, including the exclusive unveiling of the Kia NBA MVP, Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Kia NBA Rookie of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award, among others.
The second annual NBA Awards on TNT will feature current and former NBA players, coaches, musical performance by Scott, and celebrity presenters throughout the evening. Additionally, the Sports Emmy Award-winning Inside the NBA studio team of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille ONeal will be integrated throughout the show. It was previously announced that Dikembe Mutombo will receive the Sager Strong Award, presented annually to an individual who has been a trailblazer while exemplifying courage, faith, compassion and grace. Additional details will be announced leading up to this years event.
The NBA Awards on TNT, created by Turner Sports and the NBA, is produced by Dick Clark productions.”