Cleveland Cavaliers player Tristan Thompson, the former partner of Khloé Kardashian, is now a brand ambassador for crypto gambling site Sportsbet.io. The two-year deal will see the 33-year-old give insights to fans on upcoming sporting events, except for basketball. His weekly tips will cover boxing, UFC, tennis, golf, MLB, and NFL.
provide behind-the-scenes looks at the life of an NBA player
Thompson has been a long-time proponent of cryptocurrencies, saying in the press release that he’s happy to bring this passion together with his love for sports. He’ll also provide behind-the-scenes looks at the life of an NBA player.
Shane Anderson, the Director of Partnerships, Content, and Brand at Sportsbet.io’s parent company, Yolo Entertainment, said that the 2016 NBA World Champion is the perfect fit for the role due to his “passion for both basketball and cryptocurrency.” The operator already has plans under development to maximize the arrangement.
Sportsbet.io already has relationships with several professional sports clubs and organizations, including the La Liga soccer league in Spain and Newcastle United in the English Premier League.