(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)<\/a> — Dubai Basketball today announced the appointment\u00a0of NBA Champion Tristan Thompson as Global Ambassador strengthening the franchise’s\u00a0international position as it continues to build one of the most ambitious global basketball\u00a0platforms. <\/p>\nIn his capacity as Global Ambassador, Thompson will support Dubai Basketball as it grows\u00a0its global visibility through strategic partnerships and fan engagement while enhancing\u00a0basketball culture in the UAE and internationally. Working alongside the club’s leadership,\u00a0he will help expand Dubai Basketball’s presence across international markets while\u00a0supporting its long-term mission to position Dubai as a major destination for elite basketball. <\/p>\n
Thompson brings more than a decade of NBA experience, including a key role on the\u00a0Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2016 championship team. He has also been a long-time advocate of\u00a0Dubai’s remarkable growth story and success, and joins a growing number of international\u00a0sports stars drawn to the emirate by its global ambition, long-term vision and rapidly\u00a0expanding sports ecosystem. <\/p>\n
“Dubai has become a place where sport, business, culture, and opportunity are all moving at pace, at the same time,” said Tristan Thompson. “Dubai Basketball is building something that feels bigger than a team. There is a real opportunity to make Dubai a global basketball hub, connecting talent, fans, and opportunity across the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. I am excited to support the club’s journey and help build an environment where players want to come, stay, and compete at the highest level.” <\/p>\n
Since its inception in 2023, Dubai Basketball has rapidly grown from a new franchise to one\u00a0of the fastest-rising organizations in international basketball. The Club joined the EuroLeague in the 2025-26 season, becoming the first Gulf team to ever compete in the\u00a0league. In its second season Dubai Basketball won the ABA League title, and has\u00a0welcomed more than 100,000 fans, building a passionate and rapidly expanding fanbase as\u00a0elite professional basketball establishes a new foothold in the region. <\/p>\n
“Tristan brings championship pedigree, global credibility, and a clear understanding of what it takes to build a winning culture,” said Club President, Dejan Kamenjasevic,”His experience as both an elite athlete and an international sports figure will be a tremendous asset as we continue to elevate Dubai Basketball, grow our international presence, and build deeper connections with the global basketball community.” <\/p>\n
Thompson’s appointment comes as Dubai Basketball continues to drive its global presence\u00a0with a focus on basketball culture, strategic partnerships, media visibility, and fan growth.\u00a0His role will also support the club’s broader positioning as a platform for basketball\u00a0excellence, regional pride, and international opportunity. <\/p>\n
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About Dubai Basketball <\/p>\n
Dubai Basketball is a professional basketball club based in Dubai, UAE, created to bring\u00a0elite international basketball to the region and establish Dubai as a major destination in the\u00a0global basketball ecosystem. The club competes across leading European basketball\u00a0competitions and is focused on building a sustainable basketball culture through elite talent,\u00a0fan engagement, strategic partnerships, and long-term investment in the sport. <\/p>\n
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<\/a> Tristan Thompson Joins Dubai Basketball Front Office as Global Ambassador <\/p>\n