Who will sing the national anthem at Game 2 of the NBA Finals? All about Sheena Melwani, who fascinated Paul Pierce

Well, Sheena Melwani is gracing NBA arenas once again with her beautiful voice! As we all know, the 2024 NBA Finals are in full swing, and the Mavs and Celtics are facing off again tonight in Game 2. This is not the first time the singer and viral content creator has taken on this honor. She is a Celtics fan, and her favorite team had called her to sing before their clash with the Mavericks about two months ago. The arena erupted in cheers as soon as Sheena hit a high note during her performance, and she received loud cheers and applause. From the looks of it, the Boston team wanted one of them to instill all that confidence in the Cs players again.

She was invited to Game 2 of the NBA Finals and caused a stir on her Instagram. She posted a video announcing the invitation and wrote: “Guess who gets to sing at Game 2 of the NBA Finals!? I am SO grateful to this community for helping me create a space that made such an opportunity possible. I hope you'll tune in tomorrow, June 9th at 7:45pm EST to cheer on your girl and of course my @celtics!” It's truly heartwarming to see the support and love she receives from the Celts fans. But this time, it was an NBA veteran who was excitedly waiting for her.

No one is more excited than Paul Pierce. He was one of the first to respond to their NBA announcement. He wrote: “And guess who else will be there.” There was another interesting comment that Sheena's TikTok and YouTube community would definitely have noticed. More on that later! During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sheena gained a huge fan base. After in-person performances and events were canceled, she took to social media to showcase her talent. The singer began doing live concerts online and taking song requests in real time, inviting friends and family to join in.

Her YouTube channel also experienced significant growth and her live performances soon began to attract a larger audience. Sheena Melwani is a well-known personality in the internet world thanks to her inventiveness and interesting content, especially her collection of YouTube shorts, which at times have only garnered millions of views. But what is so special about them?

After frequent collaboration with her husband Dinesh, known as “TRID” or The Real Indian Dad who prefers not to show his face all the time, Sheena is not only known for her singing. Dinesh's amusing comments and interruptions during Sheena's performances are popular with fans and give her videos a distinctive and engaging dynamic worldwide. Interestingly, he didn't hold back this time either. “Can I be your companion?” he jokingly wrote in the comments on his wife's NBA post.

For those who want to know, Dinesh is a transactional lawyer and a member of Mintz Levin. The Real Indian Dad is known for his humor and also has a cult following thanks to his wife's viral breakthrough on social media. Together, they have built a sizable following on TikTok and YouTube by fusing humor, relatable topics and music. Find out more about the singer here.

Sheena Melwani – The Human Jukebox

Sheena Melwani's vocal abilities extend beyond her online performances. She has been singing since she was a child. Growing up in Montreal, Melwani always listened enthusiastically to her grandfather. Sheena currently lives in Natick, Massachusetts with her husband and children. Accustomed to wowing live audiences, she is known for her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” She sang the national anthem at Fenway Park in 2009 and again in May 2022 as part of pregame events honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

She is also known for her music covers on YouTube. Her interpretation of Chris Brown's With you and Christina Aguilera's Nice have received millions of views from around the world. She signed a deal with WME in 2021 and continued to grow her personal brand through brand deals, endorsements, television, touring, podcasts, and more.

All of this has cemented her reputation as a gifted and adaptable singer, so it's no surprise that she's been invited to sing tonight.

Melwani, a mother of two children (a boy and a girl), once reflected on her career path and the recognition she received for it.I always wanted the world to hear my voice,” She said. “You have to be careful what you wish for. Because now the whole world hears my voice every day. I never thought that as a mother in the suburbs, I would be recognized for being myself. You don't see your personality as being of any exceptional value, and suddenly one day I found that people were enjoying the fun and joy in our home.” she said The AAPI.

Sheena Melwani has become a popular figure thanks to her unusual combination of musical talent and witty/captivating internet personality. Her performance in Game 2 of the NBA Finals is highly anticipated and will no doubt make the occasion one to remember.

Tune in tonight at 7:45 p.m. EST to see her sing the National Anthem.

Before you go, don't forget to check out how Caitlin Clark's humility, despite the negativity surrounding her, impresses Shaquille O'Neal's ex-agent Leonard Armato. Keep checking back here for more updates like this.

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