NBA Slam

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NBA Slam
Also known asNBA Slam: This is Why We Play
Genre Sport
Presented by Rannvijay Singha
Country of originIndia
Original languagesHindi
English
Production
Producer Sony SIX Sony ESPN
Original release
Release24 September 2016 (2016-09-24) [1]

NBA Slam is an Indian television show about NBA basketball on the Sony SIX channel. [1] It showcases the abilities and on-court rivalry of two rival NBA star players through the eyes of two Indian celebrity fans. The first episode featured Bollywood actor and VJ Rannvijay Singha and VJ Varun Sood. [1]

Episodes

Episode No.Episode NameCelebrity Guest
1NBA Slam Is Here! [2] Varun Sood
2Seth Curry In The House [3] Seth Curry
3The D-Wade, DeRozan Debate [4] Varun Sood [5]
4Kicking Into High Gear With Robin Lopez [6] Robin Lopez [7]
5The Horford-Aldridge Conundrum [8] Varun Sood [9]
6NBA Bloopers Edition [10] Cyrus Broacha

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "'NBA Slam' on Sony Six to feature Rannvijay Singha". Archived from the original on 3 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  2. "NBA Slam Is Here!". Archived from the original on 27 September 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  3. "NBA Slam: Episode 2 – Seth Curry In The House" . Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  4. "The D-Wade, DeRozan Debate" . Retrieved 30 October 2016.[ permanent dead link ]
  5. "Celebrity guest Varun Sood is back on NBA Slam in another exciting face off with Rannvijay Singh Singha" . Retrieved 30 October 2016.[ permanent dead link ]
  6. "Kicking Into High Gear With Robin Lopez" . Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  7. "Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez brings his infectious energy and charm to another edition of NBA Slam" . Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  8. "The Horford-Aldridge Conundrum" . Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  9. "In this edition, Rannvijay and Varun go head to head defending their favourite forwards" . Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  10. "Bloopers Edition with Cyrus Broacha" . Retrieved 4 November 2016.