MK mania! Basketball influencer draws 400 fans to Singapore court as police move in
SINGAPORE, Oct 8 — Canadian basketball influencer Matt Kiatipis created a huge buzz at a basketball court in Loron...
Singapore, October 8 — Canadian basketball influencer Matt Kiatipis (known as MK) created a massive buzz at a basketball court in Upper Serangoon, drawing a crowd of nearly 400, primarily teenagers. Kiatipis, a social media star with over eight million followers on TikTok and Instagram, announced the event on his Instagram account, which boasts 3.5 million followers.
Within hours, the court was packed, with fans eagerly chanting his name (“MK, MK”). Kiatipis, sporting San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama’s jersey, engaged in several one-on-one challenges with players selected from the crowd, showcasing his bold personality, constant trash talk, taunts, and physical play. The event concluded around 7:30 PM, with police arriving to manage the crowd.
Kiatipis expressed his amazement at Singapore's enthusiastic response, stating that they filled the entire court, bleachers, and even balconies. He intends to host three more one-on-one events in Singapore on October 9, 10, and 11 and plans a meet-and-greet for his supporters. This event followed a cancelled one on October 6 due to the large turnout, which required police intervention.
Kiatipis aims to establish one-on-one basketball as a distinct sport separate from traditional five-a-side and 3x3 formats, fostering community engagement through this new style of play.
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