Miami Heat unveil GTA VI-themed jerseys for Bucks matchup
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The Miami Heat have unveiled a limited edition Vice City jersey for their matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, created in partnership with Rockstar Games, Nike and Cactus Jack. The design is inspired by the fictional city of Vice City from GTA VI, a stand-in for Miami. Players will wear the jerseys on November 18, one day before the game's release on November 19. A fan version features the 'Vice City' lettering. The jersey has a black base with neon pink 'Vice City' lettering and the game's signature colors. The unveiling took place on November 6, with the club's official announcement following on November 7. Social media reaction has been largely positive, though some users questioned why the collaboration is basketball-themed rather than dunk-related. CNews notes that GTA VI is possibly the most anticipated game of all time and that Rockstar Games is partnering with the NBA for the first time for promotion.
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Publication timeline
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Flow Games (outlet profile)
Camisas do time Miami Heat de GTA 6 são reveladas. Em parceria com a Nike, Cactus Jack e o time Miami Heat, GTA 6 terá camisas de basquete
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Miami Heat finally unveil 'Grand Theft Auto VI' themed jerseys and social media is loving them. The Miami Heat unveiled a limited edition Vice City jersey for their Milwaukee Bucks matchup, just one day before "Gra…
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Медийка (outlet profile)
Трэвис Скотт и Nike сделали форму по GTA VI для майамского клуба NBA — дизайн коллабы вдохновлен Вайс-Сити, аналогом Майами. В рамках совместки подготовили две вариации: для игроков «Майами Хит» сделали форму в фирменны…
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CNews (outlet profile)
NBA : cette équipe dévoile son nouveau maillot inspiré de GTA VI. Le temps d'un match de NBA, à la veille de la sortie de GTA VI, le Miami Heat portera portera le nom de Vice City face au Milwaukee Bucks, le 18 novembre…
Factual core
- The Miami Heat will wear a new jersey inspired by GTA VI during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 18.
- The jersey design is inspired by the Vice City setting of 'Grand Theft Auto VI'.
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