Key keywords: Paul Reed, Detroit Pistons, Savvy Sliders, BBall Paul meal, NBA community outreach, Detroit local food, basketball themed fast food, athlete signature meal, Michigan fast food collaboration, youth basketball charity Detroit Pistons power forward Paul Reed, widely known by his beloved fan nickname "BBall Paul", has announced an exciting new partnership with Detroit-based fast casual chain Savvy Sliders to launch an exclusive signature meal under his famous moniker. The collaboration, which marks the first time Savvy Sliders has teamed up with an active NBA player, blends Reed’s personal food preferences with the brand’s iconic slider offerings to create a limited-edition menu item available across all 32 Savvy Sliders locations in Michigan throughout the 2024-25 NBA preseason and first month of the regular season. The official "BBall Paul" meal includes three custom spicy BBQ sliders loaded with crispy fried onions, dill pickles, and a secret house sauce co-developed by Reed himself, alongside a large order of seasoned curly fries, a branded blue raspberry lemonade, and a free exclusive BBall Paul collectible, ranging from custom sticker packs and mini basketball keychains to limited-edition Paul Reed trading cards for the first 100 customers at each location on launch weekend. Beyond offering a unique menu item for fans and food lovers alike, the partnership carries a strong community-focused mission: 15% of all proceeds from every BBall Paul meal sold will be donated to the Detroit Youth Basketball Foundation, a local non-profit that provides free basketball training, equipment, and league access to underprivileged youth across the city. Reed, who joined the Detroit Pistons in a 2024 offseason trade, shared that the collaboration was a natural fit as he has worked to embed himself in the Detroit community since arriving in the city. "I’ve been a fan of slider spots my whole life, and when I first tried Savvy Sliders a few months after moving to Detroit, I knew I wanted to work with them somehow," Reed said in a press conference announcing the launch. "Getting to put my own twist on their menu, and more importantly, use the collab to support kids in the city who love basketball as much as I did growing up, is a dream come true. I can’t wait to see fans posting their meals, and I might even pop up at a few locations unannounced to surprise people who come out to support." Savvy Sliders CEO Jamie Richardson echoed Reed’s excitement, noting that the brand prioritizes partnerships that align with its commitment to serving and uplifting the Detroit community. "Paul’s energy, his down-to-earth personality, and his dedication to giving back make him the perfect partner for us," Richardson said. "We didn’t want a generic celebrity endorsement—we wanted someone who would actually help build the recipe and care about the impact the collab has, and Paul delivered 100%." Fans who purchase the BBall Paul meal are also encouraged to share photos of their order on Instagram and X using the hashtag #BBallPaulMeal for a chance to win two tickets to a Pistons home game in November, plus a meet-and-greet with Reed before tipoff.