"BATTLE GREY" pack opens the basketball season

As the NBA season tips off, Nike Inc. athletes take the court in Nike Basketball’s "Battle Grey" shoes. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving wore the Soldier 10 and KYRIE 2, each adorned with special gold highlights commemorating their 2015-16 Championship.

Additionally, other members of the Nike Basketball family — including Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, Paul George and more — also began their respective schedules in "Battle Grey" colorways of their chosen footwear.

#SHOOTLIKETHENBA for a chance to watch the NBA Global Games in Shanghai for FREE

Are you always shooting crumpled paper in the trash can?  Do you often aim imaginary basketballs in the air pretending to be Kobe Bryant or even picture yourself as the next Steph Curry in your own backyard?

Now get your camera phones ready and unleash the NBA star in you because it’s time to put that basketball craze into good use.  Whether you’re shooting basketballs or some replica thereof, you can join the #ShootLikeTheNBA promotion launched on NBA Philippines Facebook.

Minnesota Timberwolves and L.A. Clippers mascot Chuck the condor is coming to NBA 3X Philippines

Minnesota Timberwolves dancers and L.A. Clippers mascot Chuck the Condor bring fun and excitement to NBA 3X Philippines presented by Panasonic

If you want to feel how an NBA game atmosphere is like, head on out to NBA 3X Philippines 2016 presented by Panasonic at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall from August 19-21, 2016.

This year, watch the Minnesota Timberwolves Dancers—Ariel, Ashley, Courtney, Demi, Dua and McKenna—bring their high energy, fierce routines and spirited numbers on the dance floor.  Beyond being eye-catching entertainers, they will show you that they are also certified athletes.  L.A. Clippers mascot Chuck the Condor will also spread good vibes to the MOA audience by dancing, dunking and spreading the enthusiasm all around.
 

NBA opens Manila office to expand efforts in the Philippines

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that the league has opened an office in Manila, Philippines, as part of its commitment to grow basketball and the NBA’s business initiatives in the country.

NBA Philippines Managing Director Carlo Singson will lead a dedicated local staff  to assist NBA headquarters in continuing the growth of all of the NBA’s business lines in the country, including television, digital, merchandising, events and grassroots programs, and social responsibility.  Singson’s nearly two-decade career with the league has included stints in the league’s headquarters in New York City and in the Hong Kong regional office.