NBA to ramp up investments in India, scout for talent: Mark Tatum

COO of one of the world's biggest sports brands is betting big on the country's youth, says his outfit has engaged with 10 mn boys and girls in its junior programme the past six years

One of the world’s biggest sports brands, the National Basketball Association (NBA) is bringing its matches to Mumbai this weekend, in order to showcase the brand in the country. Mark A Tatum, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer of the National Basketball Association, says as the Indian economy grows, the league would attract the Indian corporate sector and viewers.

In an interview with Dev Chatterjee, Tatum says as India is on the cusp of a take-off in terms of economic growth, and that the NBA would be increasing its investments and engaging with all the stakeholders, including the government, the