New York, NY & London, UK – June 5th, 2025:
London, UK – 5th June, 2025: Leading prediction markets platform Galactic, in partnership with Sports Illustrated, has today launched SI Predict: Gamers vs. Greats, an electrifying prediction showdown, just ahead of the first NBA Finals game.
The initiative brings together a host of the hottest streamers and content creators – Lacy, Stable Ronaldo, Ryan Can’t Cook and Off the Glass TV – with basketball legends and Hall of Famers Dwight Howard, DeMarcus Cousins and Iman Shumpert. The clash of “Two Worlds, One Stage, Zero Filter”* sees these icons go head-to-head in a live, high-energy prediction battle, streamed directly from the basketball court.
SI Predict: Gamers vs. Greats promises to deliver an unmissable experience, blending big moment predictions, trash talk, TikTok live reactions, instant polls, fan picks, and “clip-worthy” chaos. Fans can also expect bold “Call It or Fall It” segments, where participants make on-the-spot predictions, fueling the intensity of this live spectacle. The event is designed to captivate Gen Z, Millennials, and basketball diehards alike, bridging generations and platforms for massive crossover appeal.
Galactic’s prediction market technology is powered by Truth Network, an appchain on enterprise blockchain provider Aventus, and is secured by Polkadot, enabling fans to participate actively in the prediction frenzy securely and seamlessly.
This partnership, first announced in Q1 2025, marks Sports Illustrated’s strategic move into athletics-linked wagering markets, combining Galactic’s innovative platform with SI’s legacy in sports media to redefine fan engagement.
Dwight Howard said, “I’ve faced the best on court, from champions to MPVs, and now I’m excited to see how our basketball instincts stack up against these top gamers. It’s a unique challenge and I am looking forward to bringing my experience and passion for the game to make the most accurate calls.”
Stuart Stott, CEO of Galactic, added, “The finals aren’t just games – they’re moments where memes go viral, legacy debates ignite, and fandom hits max volume. SI Predict gives Gen Z a seat at the table with tools to play the game their way.”
Alan Vey, CEO of Aventus, commented, “We’re proud to support the next evolution of fan engagement by powering secure, scalable infrastructure for experiences like SI Predict. This isn’t just about watching sports anymore – it’s about participating in the moment. With the right approach, blockchain can make that interaction seamless, fun, and future-proof.”
To place your predictions and for more information, visit https://sipredict.com/.
*”Two Worlds, One Stage, Zero Filter” refers to the concept of bringing together two distinct groups – streamers/content creators (the “new world” of digital entertainment) and basketball legends/Greats (the “old world” of traditional sports) – onto a single platform for a live, unfiltered showdown.
