This year’s ESPY Award nominees and presenters headed to GBK’s luxury lifestyles “gifting lounge” the day before the big show. Held inside downtown LA’s chic Line Hotel, the GBK ESPY’s gifting suite rocked with gadgets, goodies, glam and getaways.
Just some of the guests who attended this year’s pre-ESPY festivities in the GBK suite included: Odell Beckham Jr. (2015 ESPY Winner for Best Play), Eric Berry (Best Comeback Athlete Nominee), Chloe Kim (Best Female Action Sports Athlete and Best Breakthrough Athlete Nominee), Gus Kenworthy (Best Action Sports Athlete Nominee), Devon Still (Defensive Tackle, Houston Texans), Jason Belmonte (2015 ESPY Winner & 2016 Nominee for Best Bowler), Prince Amukamara (Cornerback, Jacksonville Jags), Rashad Jennings (Running Back, NY Giants), Chris Canty (Defensive End, Baltimore Ravens), Joe Berenyi (Best Male Athlete with a Disability Nominee).
Title sponsor Cooper Tires offered up a brand new set of high performance Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 tires. “I choose Cooper Tires because of the value and reliability,” says paralympic athlete and ESPY nominee Joe Berenyi.
Jazmyn Simon and Dule Hill attend Cooper Tires & GBK’s 2016 Pre-ESPY Celebrity Lounge & Poker Tournament at The Line Hotel on July 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for GBK Productions)
One popular item in the Line Hotel’s ballroom was BOPULENT jewelry. These classic pieces are hand crafted using 14kt gold, rose gold, platinum, silver and diamonds.
Kelly Dowdle attends Cooper Tires & GBK’s 2016 Pre-ESPY Celebrity Lounge & Poker Tournament at The Line Hotel on July 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for GBK Productions )
Like to wear your headphones? ProTrending and SoundStitch have come together to create washable headphones with sewn-in, patented HB3 technology, which can withstand washer and drying action.
Some of the professional athletes who attended the BGK event were intrigued and pleased by Zumer Sport’s backpacks and duffel bags, which are made from used sporting ball materials (baseballs, softballs, tennis balls, soccer balls, basketballs and footballs).
Omar Bolden and Malik Jackson attend Cooper Tires & GBK’s 2016 Pre-ESPY Celebrity Lounge & Poker Tournament at The Line Hotel on July 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for GBK Productions)
One of the hottest items for this summer showed up in the lounge. Dumbo Lounge Sacks easily inflate in seconds with no air pump so everyone can relax on the beach or in the park in comfort and style.
Chelsea Pezzola attends Cooper Tires & GBK’s 2016 Pre-ESPY Celebrity Lounge & Poker Tournament at The Line Hotel on July 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for GBK Productions )
Need a portable charger? LA Solar Group demonstrated their sun-powered portable smartphone chargers. The company was founded by engineers who also do home solar installations.
Segway presented its miniPro “personal transporter.” The company says their hands-free miniPro is not a hoverboard but a “self-balancing” device that’s the “next step in the evolution of personal transportation.”
Allen Robinson attends Cooper Tires & GBK’s 2016 Pre-ESPY Celebrity Lounge & Poker Tournament at The Line Hotel on July 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for GBK Productions)
DJ Little Indian spun tunes while guests noshed on delicious food and drink provided by Jalisco’s Mobile Taco Grill and Voo Vodka, respectfully.
Malik Jackson scores some Voo Vodka at Cooper Tires & GBK’s 2016 Pre-ESPY Celebrity Lounge & Poker Tournament at The Line Hotel on July 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for GBK Productions)
At sunset, some guests cozied up to felt tables for a private poker tournament to raise money for three worthy causes: the LA Clippers Foundation, The Model Citizen Fund and the Animal Wellness Foundation.
Wanda Durant plays poker at Cooper Tires & GBK’s 2016 Pre-ESPY Celebrity Lounge & Poker Tournament at The Line Hotel on July 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for GBK Productions)
Truly, the 2016 ESPY Awards delivers on a top notch gifting suite and charity poker tournament for those in the discerning global lifestyle space.
