It will also be a star-studded event as there will also be a special celebrity showcase featuring local stars.
On August 29 and 30, the first-ever NBA House Philippines will be held at SPACE at One Ayala in Makati City.
Confirmed to be headlining the said event are three legends in the National Basketball Association (NBA): Jason Kidd, Tony Parker, and Lauren Jackson.
Kidd was instrumental to the Dallas Mavericks’ winning their first NBA championship in 2011 and he was part of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team.
Meanwhile, Parker is a four-time NBA champion and was named the 2007 Finals MVP.
Jackson, for her part, was the 1st overall in the 2001 WNBA Draft by the Seattle Storm and won the WNBA championship in 2004 and 2010.
According to organizers, the event will have an interactive basketball game and pop culture activities, as well as meet and greet appearances by the basketball legends.
There will also be live performances, such as one led by the Sacramento Kings Dancer, basketball skills challenges, merchandise giveaways, photo installations, and an NBA 2K27 game zone.
Highlight of the event will be a special celebrity showcase with local stars playing in the teams led by Jason Kidd and Tony Parker.
On Kidd’s side are Khalil Ramos, JM Ibarra, Elijah Canlas, Gab Lagman, Rave Victoria, Jeremiah Lisbo, Diego Gutierrez, Nedend Villaruel, and LA Aguinaldo. Also part of the team are Margaux Nonato and Christiana Dimaunahan.
Meanwhile, part of Parker’s squad are RK Bagatsing, River Joseph, Ralph de Leon, Juancho Triviño, Fred Moser, Kimson Tan, Mikee Reyes, and Russco Jarvina. Sachi Jimenez and Trina Guytingco are also part included.
