Kobe Asia Tour 2009: Manila July 21

[soul228]

Kobe Asia Tour 2009: Manila July 21

I have to confirm this first. If this isn't true, Please Delete.

Thanks.

 

[glitch008]

Heard that as well. Hope its true!
Also heard that the ZK IV finals will be brought along the tour.

 

[mackiecorrea]

finals?? wohoo!! FINALLY!!

 

[marcuskicks]

If true then...

 

[jont]

Sana totoo to

 

[jason16]

heard this too... and lebron later.......

 

[blackmambakb24]

wow!!!

 

[manilaboyxix]

sama niya si ron artest

 

[glitch008]

Artest in Lakers

 

[irumi]

yeh its true

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/07/03/09/kobe-manila-month

Kobe Bryant, the National Basketball Association's 2009 Finals most valuable player after leading Los Angeles Lakers to the championship, is visitingManila this month.

Nike said in a statement that Manila will be Bryant's first stop in his six-city tour in Asia starting July 21. The phenomenal NBA star will also visitSingapore, Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Chengdu.

The sportswear company said the tour gives Bryant a chance to check back young Asians he met in previous tours.

Bryant said he is planning on pushing the kids harder to "give them a better sense of the dedication and hard work it takes to be a champion."

"I'm looking forward to returning to Asia to see the progress of the kids have made since my last visit," the NBA star said.

Meanwhile, Nike announced that during the start of Bryant's tour, it will also launch its latest design Nike Dream Season.

"Developed to meet the needs of outdoor basketball players in Asia, the Nike Dream Season was designed with insights from Kobe," Nike said.

The company said the latest Kobe design will be sold exclusively in Asia.

 

[garfieldgnu]

better confirmation...nike.com.ph

 

[glitch008]

I'll be in manila on that day.

 

[psx0529]

Yyooooowwww!!!!

 

[manilaboyxix]

gawan naman ng special section ntpi sa kobe tour! haha!

 

[karlopb]

nyak. Dream season pala dala nya.. kala ko ZKIV Finals Edition na...

 

[hypercrunk]

malay mo may baong 24 pairs

 

[melo15fan]

Wow.. Buti pa si Kobe panay balik dito sa Pinas.. Hopefully other NBA superstars can visit us too..

 

[karlopb]

^
OT: Pwede whole LA Lakers Team tpos have an exhibition game against PBA All Stars

 

[hypercrunk]

not gonna let this moment pass

 

[kingcrux31]

It's true. I wanted to post it earlier but I was stuck in impossible traffic for 3 hours. Details will be posted soon.

Let me copy and paste.


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Nike to Host 2009 NBA Champion and Finals MVP Kobe Bryant on his Summer 2009 Asia Tour

Fresh off his NBA Championship, Kobe will engage and inspire young players and fans throughout Asia

BEAVERTON, Ore. (3 July, 2009) - Nike announced today that it would host 2009 NBA Champion and Finals MVP Kobe Bryant on a six-city tour of Asia. Developed asan opportunity for Kobe to meet with kids throughout Asia to inspire, energize and improve their basketball skills, Kobe's tour will make stops in Manila,Singapore, Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Chengdu, China, starting July 21, 2009.

Starting as a young basketball player, Kobe developed a set of skills that has made him into one of the best athletes in the world. Growing up, he sharpenedhis skills playing both indoor and outdoor basketball and today follows a core set of values that can be seen through his focused training and mental toughnesson court.

The results of his training are visible through his many accomplishments including scoring 81 points in a single NBA game and in winning the 2008 NBA MVPAward, the 2008 Olympics Gold Medal as part of the USA Basketball team, and most recently winning the 2009 NBA Championship and being awarded the Finals MVP.

Bryant has met with players and fans alike throughout Asia over the past three summers; touring with Nike during the summer of 2006 and 2007, and as part ofthe USA Basketball team leading up to the games in Beijing where he lead the USAB team to gold in 2008. This summer's tour offers Kobe a chance to checkback in with the young players he met on previous tours and meet up and coming players who he hopes to inspire. "I'm looking forward to returning toAsia to see the progress the kids have made since my last visit," said Kobe Bryant. "I liked what I saw then and I'm planning to work the kidseven harder to give them a better sense of the dedication and hard work it takes to be a champion."

Off the court, Kobe has long believed in giving back to the community. During his Asia tour with Nike, Kobe will continue his spirit of giving by participatingin charity events with his fans at various stops along the tour.

From July 1st, Nike will launch the Nike Dream Season. Developed to meet the needs of outdoor basketball players in Asia, the Nike Dream Season was designedwith insights from Kobe. The shoe will be a part of his signature collection and will be sold exclusively in Asia.

Kobe Bryant 2009 Asia Tour Schedule:
July 21: Manila
July 22: Singapore
July 23: Taipei
July 24: Hong Kong
July 25: Shanghai
July 26: Chengdu

Watch out for updates on the Kobe Bryant 2009 Asia Tour: Philippines on www.nike.com.ph or tune it to W.N.I.K.E. Radio on 89.9 DWTM Mondays from 10:00am to10:30am.

 

[carlofromdapi]

Great news!

 

[trilbiejenna]

 

[zoomluthor50]

Wow malapit na yun ah!

 

[airgnot2324]

where is he checking? hoping for his authograph! hahaha!

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[gijace]

wow! great news! thanks for the heads up guys..