#DameTimeManila: Views from the Bench

#DameTimeManila rocked the Araneta!!!

*This was written by my former student, Karl Batungbacal.

I was one of the lucky 14 winners of the #DameTimeManila Instagram contest, and here’s my perspective on Damian Lillard’s promotional event at the Araneta Coliseum last week. Most people know me as an avid Phoenix Suns fan, so when I won the contest, some people said that I wasn’t even a fan of Lillard, but the fact of the matter is if you love basketball and underdogs, you have got to love Damian Lillard. 

I was scrolling through my Instagram feed after a long day, and I saw the advertisement of adidas wherein if your post gets chosen, you win a pair of Patron tickets to the #DameTimeManila and a chance to play on-court. I’m an avid basketball fan who cheers heavily for the underdog teams because I love seeing upsets. Knowing that Damian Lillard is one of the most underrated players in the NBA today, I took a chance on the Instagram contest, and I felt surprised when they messaged me and told me that I won. So I invited a friend of mine, and we both went to the event.

#DameTimeManila : June 14-15, 2016

It’s #DameTimeManila

adidas brings NBA star Damian Lillard to Manila this June

(Image from: Bleacher Report)

Manila, Philippines (June 2, 2016) – Portland Trail Blazers Point Guard, Damian Lillard is set to hit the streets of Manila this June 14-15, as part of his Summer Tour 2016.

Lillard started his #NeverDoubt journey in 2012, after being drafted 6^th overall pick and winning Rookie of the Year. The 2-time NBA All-Star has been unstoppable since then, becoming the number 6 scorer for the season and recently being named to the All-NBA Second Team.

“Being such a huge basketball nation, the sport is basically part of the our culture, so every basketball athlete we bring in would instantly find that connection with the Filipino fan. We saw that when we brought in D Rose and Ricky Rubio in the past, and we’re expecting the same excitement when Lillard visits this June,” shares Jen Dacasin, Brand Communications and Sports Marketing Manager for adidas PH.

Adidas: D Lillard 2
(Image from: Sole Collector)

For the tour, Lillard will be lacing up with his signature shoe, the D Lillard 2. A new colorway and a limited edition of his signature shoe will also be dropping in adidas stores during his visit.

For the latest news about his visit and how you can be part of #DameTimeManila, follow adidas PH and adidas Basketball on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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