An NBA Contract…Christmas Surprise…and Rumble in Vegas
Miami Heat Signs Chris Silva To Three-Year Contract
Chris Silva signed a three-year contract with the Miami Heat. The forward began the 2019-2020 NBA season on a two-way deal with the Heat and has proven himself to two-time NBA Champion Head Coach Erik Spoelstra, his teammates, and, of course, the Miami fan base. With his #SilvaSlams, rim protection, and hustle, Chris earned the opportunity.
Chris and the Heat take on the San Antonio Spurs in Miami at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 15th for their next matchup.
Alexey Oleynik Set To Take On Next Opponent In UFC 246
On Saturday, January 18th, UFC heavyweight fighter Aleksei “The Boa Constrictor” Oleinik (Alexey Oleynik) will be stepping into the octagon to go up against Maurice Green in UFC Fight Night 246.
The showdown will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas around 10 p.m. ET and can be viewed on ESPN+.
Bumble Taps Lexie Brown As Brand Ambassador
Social network Bumble, best known for its usage as a dating application, launched the “Queen Bee Program” in late 2019 and tapped WNBA player Lexie Brown as a brand ambassador for the rollout. Queen Bee’s focus is building a community founded on women’s empowerment through Bumble events, marketing initiatives and everyday conversations.
As a #BumblePartner, Lexie utilized her Instagram (@lexiebrown4) to reach her 128k followers. Her participation included one static post (pictured above) and two Instagram stories.
Chris Silva Reunites With His Mom After Three Years Apart
It was a Christmas miracle for Miami Heat forward Chris Silva…because he thought he was seeing a ghost.
On December 27, 2019, Chris’ mother, Carine Minkoue Obame, walked into the AmericanAirlines Arena, home of the Miami Heat.
“We have a great surprise for you,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told Chris following a practice. “Merry Christmas, brother.”
“That’s my mum,” Silva said, sobbing after seeing his mother.
It had been three years since Chris last saw her.
He told reporters that he had talked to his mother over the phone on Christmas Day and never imagined that he would see her soon.
“I thought I was seeing a ghost,” Silva said of the reunion.
Watch the heartwarming reunion here.
Oleg Prudius “Smiles” For A Great Photographer
Oleg Prudius, who is currently filming the movie, “Miami Heat,” was the subject of a photo shoot done by renowned photographer James Salzano.
451 Media Group continues to develop Rogan, a mythical God of Gods, a character based on Prudius.
Check out the photos here.
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