As the NBA descends on Las Vegas for NBA 2K24 Summer League, it will also see the first-of-its-kind showcase take place: NBA Con.
The inaugural NBA Con will feature a host of interactive experiences, player appearances, meet-and-greets with NBA legends, live music performances, podcasts, exclusive product drops, and more.
What exactly is NBA Con? The Sporting News has you covered below:
What is NBA Con?
NBA Con will bring together NBA players, musicians, fashion, cuisine, art and technology, putting on a three-day cultural event, twice the size of the NBA Crossover fan event held at NBA All-Star 2023 in Salt Lake City which welcomed more than 50,000 fans.
“NBA Con is for every fan,” Joey Graziano, Head of Event Strategy and Development, NBA said.
“It combines our players’ and fans’ passion for the game with their authentic off-court interests to create unique experiences that could only come to life through NBA fandom.”
Per the NBA, NBA Con will include:
- The latest trends in NBA fashion and sneakers, with NBA players showcasing their own unique styles, alongside exclusive drops of limited-edition apparel and accessories.
- Live entertainment performances by chart-topping artists, with a focus on those who share a love of basketball.
- Exclusive shoppable NBA Con and NBA product drops, from limited-edition apparel to rare collectibles and everything in between.
- Interactive brand experiences that unite the worlds of basketball and technology, including augmented and virtual reality games, and more.
- Appearances and meet-and-greets, giving fans the chance to get up close and personal with NBA players and personalities.
- Live podcasts, conversations, and creator studios featuring athletes, creators, artists and media personalities sharing a stage to discuss a range of topics related to NBA culture and to break news that fans at NBA Con will hear first.
- The Park, a basketball-centric exhibition with various courts where fans can shoot around, watch open practices, or participate in open runs.
When is NBA Con 2023?
NBA Con will run across three days from July 7 to July 9 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV.
How to buy tickets to NBA Con
Tickets are available to purchase at NBACon.com
| Ticket | Price |
| General Admission | $60 |
| Kids 12 and under | $30 |
| MVP (Only 1500 available) | $250 |
| Super VIP | SOLD OUT |
NBA players appearing at NBA Con
Across a variety of speaking panels and appearances, a host of current NBA players and legends will be in attendance at NBA Con.
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Hall of Famer)
- Jerry West (Hall of Famer)
- Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
- Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks),
- Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic)
- Scoot Henderson (Portland Trail Balzers)
- Mike Conley (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- OG Anunoby (Toronto Raptors)
- Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
- CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans)
- Ray Allen (Hall of Famer)
- Devin Vassell (San Antonio Spurs)
- Chris Brickley (NBA trainer)
- Bruce Brown (Indiana Pacers)
- Myles Turner (Indiana Pacers)
- Moses Moody (Golden State Warriors)
- Talen Horton-Tucker (Utah Jazz)
- James Wiseman (Detroit Pistons)
- Harrison Barnes (Sacramento Kings)
- Josh Childress
- Jameer Nelson
- Damian Jones
- Zaire Williams
Live music performances at NBA Con
Across the three days of the event, there will be plenty of musical acts taking the stage, including:
- 2 Chainz
- Blxst
- Armani White
- Toosii
- Eslabon Armado
- DJ E-Rock
- DJ Romeo Reyes
For more information about NBA Con, keep your eyes on @NBAConOfficial and visit NBACon.com or NBAEvents.com.