Golden State Warriors point guard (and Splash Brothers member) Stephen Curry has teamed up with Day 6 Sports Group for the re-launch of Backyard Sports.
The digital game franchise debuted in 1997, and under its latest iteration it will be available on tablets and smartphones – with Curry serving as the face of the franchise.
“I grew up playing Backyard Sports, and having an opportunity to help bring it back to this generation of children is something I’m really thrilled about,” said Curry, whose sharpshooting skills has led the Warriors to NBA prominence.
“Re-launching a brand that was so iconic is an exciting step for us,” said Jim Wagner, CEO, Day 6 Sports Group. “And partnering with the NBA and Stephen Curry is the perfect way for us to engage with both our existing community of fans as well as the next generation of Backyard Sports players.”
Backyard Sports NBA Basketball is set for a spring 2015 release. For more info, please go to www.backyardsports.com.
