Oklahoma City Thunder’s Steven Adams and Former NBA Coach Reggie Theus to Headline NBA 3X Philippines Presented by AXA
Laker
Girls to Entertain Fans at NBA 3X Philippines Presented by AXA -
The
National Basketball Association (NBA) announced yesterday that Steven Adams of the
Oklahoma City Thunder, former NBA coach Reggie Theus, and the Laker Girls will
attend NBA 3X Philippines
presented by AXA from July 22-23 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. Registration for NBA 3X Philippines 2017
begins today on a first-come first-serve basis at www.nba3x.com/philippines and runs until July 14 or until all slots
are full.
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NBA 3X Philippines 2017 will feature a 3-on-3 tournament featuring men’s and women’s
teams of all skill levels as well as NBA entertainment throughout
the weekend. The 2017 edition of NBA 3X
Philippines will begin with a preliminary tournament July 15-16 at Don Bosco
Technical Institute Makati that will determine the participants in the finals
at the SM Mall of Asia. Additionally, the league will conduct an
NBA Cares clinic for 10-14-year-old boys and girls at the indoor court of the Polytechnic
University of the Philippines College of Engineering on July 19.
“I’m looking forward to meeting the Filipino
fans and experiencing the country’s vibrant culture,” said Adams. “I’m also excited to work with the talented
athletes from across the Philippines at NBA 3X.”
“This will be my first trip to the
Philippines, and I can’t wait to see the passion Filipinos have for the game of
basketball,” said Theus. “With the
inclusion of 3-on-3 basketball in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, NBA 3X is a
testament to the growth and popularity of the game internationally.”
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“We are excited to partner with NBA 3X Philippines and
see this as a platform to elevate 3-on-3 basketball in the country,” said Raul
Hora, President and CEO of AXA Philippines. “In the same way that we
assist clients in making sound financial decisions, we look forward to seeing
boys and girls of all ages showcase their skills, exhibit teamwork, and execute
their gameplan to win on and off the court. With Steven, Reggie, and the Laker Girls in
attendance, this event is a great opportunity to provide the NBA experience to
fans.”
The competitive 3-on-3 tournament includes
divisions for boys (under-13, under-16, under-18, and open category), girls
(under-16 and open category), an invitation only Celebrity Division featuring
local personalities, as well as a new division exclusive to AXA employees and
distributors.
Adams, a 7’0” center from New Zealand, was
drafted 12th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2013 NBA
Draft. He was selected to the NBA
All-Rookie Second Team in 2014. During
the 2016-17 season, Adams averaged 11.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1 block per game.
Theus was drafted 9th overall by
the Chicago Bulls in the 1978 NBA Draft and selected to the NBA All-Rookie
First Team in 1979. A two-time NBA
All-Star, Theus played 13 seasons in the NBA before playing
internationally. He was named head coach
of Sacramento Kings during the 2007-08 season before becoming an assistant
coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2009-2011. He is currently the head coach of Cal State
Northridge in the NCAA.
NBA 3X Philippines 2017 is presented by AXA Philippines
together with official partners CloudFone, Globe At Home and Globe Prepaid, Panasonic,
as well as supporting partners SM Mall of Asia and Spalding. Official NBA broadcasters for the event are ABS-CBN
Sports and Action, Basketball TV, and NBA Premium TV.
All participants in NBA 3X Philippines 2017
will receive an NBA 3X jersey with special prizes for the winners of each
division. Registration fees for the age
divisions run at Php 1,000 per team, while open divisions run at Php 1,600
pesos per team.
For more information on NBA 3X Philippines 2017
and the registration process, log on to www.nba3x.com/philippines and follow www.facebook.com/nba3xasia.
For more details on AXA Philippines and their
product offerings, visit www.axa.com.ph and www.facebook.com/AXA.Philippines.
For
all things NBA, visit www.nba.com and
follow the league on Facebook at www.facebook.com/philsnba and
Twitter at www.twitter.com/nba_philippines.
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