December 12, 2016
Watch: Adorable Vid of Man Proposing to BF at Chicago Bulls' Game Goes Viral
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A Chicago man wanted to propose to his boyfriend in a big way and did so by popping the question during the Thursday Chicago Bulls game, People magazine reports.
After the basketball team posted the clip to its Facebook last week, the video has gone viral, earning more than 860,000 views.
In the video, a remix of the Contours' 1962 hit "Do You Love Me" plays while the Bulls' mascot Benny the Bull calls Michael Holtzman, a longtime Bulls fan, onto the court. After Benny preps Holtzman by combing his hair, his partner, Jake Conrad, makes his way on the court. Conrad gets down on one knee and pops the question, handing Holtzman a yellow Ring Pop candy. After sharing a kiss, Meghan Trainor's "Dear Future Husband" plays.
Bulls legend Scottie Pippen even posed for a photo with the couple.
In a statement to Outsports, which called the event the first same-sex proposal at a NBA game, Bulls spokesman Ross Lipschultz congratulated the husbands-to-be.
"At the Chicago Bulls game vs. the San Antonio Spurs on December 8, the Bulls worked with Jake Conrad to set up an in-game proposal for his partner, Michael Holtzman," Lipschultz said. "Michael has been a lifelong Bulls fan and watches every game. After he once told Jake that his dream was to go to a Bulls game, Jake knew he wanted to propose to Michael at a game to show him how committed he is to making Michael's dreams come true."
He added: Jake bought tickets to the game and contacted the Bulls to purchase a fan experience package to propose before the game. The Bulls were touched by Jake and Michael's story and wanted to make the experience extra special, so they asked Jake if he would be open to proposing during the game. Once Jake agreed, the team worked with him to set up a proposal during a timeout involving Benny the Bull and the Luvabulls. The Chicago Bulls are honored to have been part of such a special moment for this couple."
And the cherry on top? The Bulls beat the Spurs, 95-91!
Watch the video below:
