Kobe Back In Manila

 
Nike brings Kobe Bryant back to Manila

 

June 2011 – Nike Philippines announced today that Kobe Bryant will return to Manila for the third time on July 13, 2011 to kick off his five-city tour. Manila will be his first stop before moving on to Seoul and various cities in China.

“Nike is proud to bring Kobe Bryant back to Manila. In his last two visits, Kobe was able to connect with a lot of young Filipino athletes, encouraging them to fulfill their dreams through sport like he did,” said Nike Philippines Country Marketing Manager, Mae Dichupa. “As part of our commitment to basketball and young Filipino athletes, Nike continuously develops campaigns that will encourage them to reach for their sports dreams. Kobe’s visit is a testament to this. Though very brief, his one-day visit will definitely inspire Filipino athletes who look up to him.”

As early as three, Kobe Bryant already knew that he wanted to become a basketball player. He grew up continually honing his skills and practicing drills which helped in his rise as a basketball superstar. In 1996, he was drafted in the professional league and has since gotten five championship rings with his team, an MVP Award and received 4 All-Star MVP Awards. Kobe unabashedly seizes every opportunity to improve his game – and grabs every single reward that comes with them. Taking inspiration from Kobe’s passion and dedication, his tour is designed to lead young hoopsters down the path to greatness.

Kobe’s one-day visit will begin with a short show at Nike Park, The Fort at 3:00 PM. The main event will be at Araneta Coliseum at 5:00 PM featuring players from Nike-sponsored FEU Tamaraws, DLSU Green Archers, ADMU Blue Eagles and Smart Gilas Pilipinas. Kobe will teach these young athletes on how to better improve their skills for the coming basketball season.

Take every advantage and see Kobe live on July 13, 2011. Tickets will be distributed at Nike Park The Fort and Titan The Fort for one day only at 12NN on July 2, 2011. Tickets are free of charge and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Only two tickets will be given per person. Additionally, people can tune into Magic 89.9 and Wave 89.1 to win tickets to the show.

Fans can also like Facebook.com/Nikebasketball.phils where 50 lucky community members can get a chance to win 2 free tickets each to see the Black Mamba.
 
For tour updates, follow Nike on Twitter @NikePH

CHOICES

I haven't had the time to write on my blog thanks to a life changing decision I made last February. I went corporate (gasp!). And I’m doing that on top of my PBA / sportscasting, my writing (when I still can), my events hosting, and my charity work. And of course I have my family to keep happy and with my , we’re starting to be more active in our ministry too. So my apologies for the lack of entries. I had to make a lot of sacrifices, gave up a lot of things ("me" time for example and my regular bike rides) because of a choice I made.

Choices you make have consequences… ALWAYS.
There’s this story (or at least a version of the story) of a terrible choice made by a player whose very future is put in jeopardy.
He liked a girl, took her out, took things too far if you ask me.
No means no, didn’t you know?
At least that’s what she claims she says. (like I said this is one version)
The authorities are getting to the bottom of it.
So what’s a team to do? They’d rather not have distractions. Understandable.

Choices you make have consequences… ALWAYS.

2011 PBA GOVERNORS’ CUP

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

1. Air21 Express
2. Alaska Aces
3. Barangay Ginebra Kings
4. B-Meg Llamados
5. Meralco Bolts
6. Petron Blaze Boosters
7. Powerade Tigers
8. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
9. Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters

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SCHEDULE OF GAMES
UNIFORM ASSIGNMENT

TIME GAME NO. Jun. 11 - Saturday TACLOBAN CITY
6:00 p.m. 01 B-Meg Llamados vs. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters

June 12 – Sunday CUNETA ASTRODOME
5:30 p.m. 02 Meralco Bolts vs. Petron Blaze Boosters
7:45 p.m. 03 Barangay Ginebra Kings vs. Powerade Tigers

June 15 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:00 p.m. 04 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs. Air21 Express
7:15 p.m. 05 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters vs. Alaska Aces

June 17 – Friday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:00 p.m. 06 Powerade Tigers vs. B-Meg Llamados
7:15 p.m. 07 Air21 Express vs. Petron Blaze Boosters

June 18 – Saturday TUBOD, LANAO D. N.
6:00 p.m. 08 Alaska Aces vs. Meralco Bolts



June 19 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
4:15 p.m. 09 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs.Talk 'N Text Tropangtexters
6:30 p.m. 10 Petron Blaze Boosters vs.Barangay Ginebra Kings

June 22 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:00 p.m. 11 Air21 Express vs. Powerade Tigers
7:15 p.m. 12 B-Meg Llamados vs. Alaska Aces



June 24 – Friday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:00 p.m. 13 Petron Blaze Boosters vs.Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
7:15 p.m. 14 Meralco Bolts vs.Barangay Ginebra Kings

June 25 – Saturday DIGOS, DAVAO
6:00 p.m. 15 Powerade Tigers vs.Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters

June 26 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 16 Alaska Aces vs. Air21 Express
7:45 p.m. 17 B-Meg Llamados vs.Meralco Bolts

June 30 – Thursday DUBAI, UAE
7:00 p.m. 18 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters vs. B-Meg Llamados

July 01 – Friday DUBAI, UAE
7:00 p.m. 19 Barangay Ginebra Kings vs. Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters

July 03 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
4:00 p.m. 20 Alaska Aces vs. Petron Blaze Boosters
6:15 p.m. 21 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs. Powerade Tigers

July 06 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 22 Meralco Bolts vs. Air21 Express
7:45 p.m. 23 Petron Blaze Boosters vs. B-Meg Llamados

July 08 – Friday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 24 Powerade Tigers vs. Alaska Aces
7:45 p.m. 25 Air21 Express vs. Barangay Ginebra Kings

July 09 – Saturday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 26 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters vs.Petron Blaze Boosters
7:45 p.m. 27 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs.Meralco Bolts

July 10 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
7:00 p.m. 28 Barangay Ginebra Kings vs.B-Meg Llamados

July 13 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM (tentative)
5:30 p.m. 29 Alaska Aces vs. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
7:45 p.m. 30 Meralco Bolts vs. Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters

July 15 – Friday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 31 B-Meg Llamados vs. Air21 Express
7:45 p.m. 32 Petron Blaze Boosters vs. Powerade Tigers

July 16 – Saturday ARANETA COLISEUM
7:00 p.m. 33 Barangay Ginebra Kings vs. Alaska Aces

July 17 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
7:00 p.m. 34 Air21 Express vs. Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters

July 20 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 35 Powerade Tigers vs.Meralco Bolts
7:45 p.m. 36 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs. Barangay Ginebra Kings