2 Duke Blue Devils feature in new NBA Cup commercial
Two former Duke alumni, Jalen Johnson and Kon Knueppel recently featured in an NBA Cup commercial together.
As the 2026-27 NBA season kicks off, the NBA Cup tournament approaches in one week. The NBA has released a promotional commercial featuring two former Duke Blue Devils, adding to a lineup of basketball talent. The commercial highlights Jalen Johnson, a forward for the Atlanta Hawks, and Kon Knueppel, a forward for the Charlotte Hornets.
Other stars showcased in the advertisement include Stephon Castle, Damian Lillard, Chet Holmgren, Jaren Jackson Jr., Austin Reaves, and Evan Mobley. Among the commercials are appearances by NBA Hall of Famers Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash. The NBA Cup is set to begin on October 30th on Prime Video.
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