#PumpedUpKicks: It’s Dame Time!

With just .9 seconds remaining on the clock, Damian Lillard drained a three-pointer at the buzzer to the tune of a sold-out Portland crowd that upset the Houston Rockets in Game 6 on May 3, 2014. Since then, Dame has earned the reputation of taking over in the clutch, and to honor the moments he lives for, adidas unveils the Dame Time edition of the D Lillard 2.           

“I’ve always practiced game-winning shots since I was a kid. My brother and I used to count down the finals seconds, and we wouldn’t leave the hoop until we made it,” Dame explained. “It’s a routine that’s helped shape my mentality in those final moments of a game. I’ll just point to the watch, and you know what time it is.”  

#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.

ADIDAS AND NBA SUPERSTARS TAKE ON SUMMER

ADIDAS and nba superstars take on summer

Damian Lillard, Derrick Rose and Jeremy Lin Headline Summer Tours

PORTLAND, Ore.  – After a season of playoff runs and making highlight reels, the league’s best will head overseas to Take on Summer. Inspired by the grueling off-season training, mentality and hard work that prepare the game’s best for the upcoming season, the latest adidas Basketball tours will connect millions of fans to their favorite athletes.

“My approach to basketball has always been this; you can only get out of the game what you put in – and that’s what Take on Summer is all about,” said point guard Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers. “That’s the mentality I bring to my training and being able to share that attitude overseas to fans and players is an honor. I’m excited to get back to China, Taiwan and the Philippines to spend time with some of the best hoops fans in the world.” 

Fans attending the Take on Summer tours will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and interact with their favorite players at exclusive events including basketball demonstrations and games, in-store appearances, social media campaigns and more.

Damian Lillard Tour

Take on Summer tips-off when Damian Lillard arrives in Beijing on June 8 and his tour continues through June 14 with multiple stops in China and visits to Taipei and Manila. Damian is coming off an outstanding season where he posted careers high in points (25.1) and assists (6.8). His play and team dedication led what was widely believed to be one of the bottom teams in the Western Conference to the second round of the NBA Playoffs in one of the season’s biggest stories.

City                                      Date

Beijing                                June 9-10

Chengdu, China                June 11-12

Taipei                                  June 13

Manila                                June 14

Jeremy Lin Tour

Charlotte Hornets point guard Jeremy Lin will arrive in Guangzhou, China on June 18 and make multiple appearances in China. Lin’s consistent play helped lead the Charlotte Hornets to the NBA Playoffs.

City                                      Date

Shenzhen, China               June 18

Guangzhou, China            June 18-19

Shanghai                            June 20-23

Beijing                                June 24-25

Derrick Rose Tour

Derrick Rose is coming off one of his best seasons in recent years and showed his trademark playmaking and explosiveness. He will visit Asia August 10-17 with stops in China and South Korea. More specific plans will be announced at a later date.

For more information on the tour and photos from activations visit the adidas News Stream.

About adidas Basketball:

adidas has been providing innovative products to help the world’s best athletes perform at elite levels for more than 60 years, from past legends to today’s superstars, such as James Harden, Damian Lillard, Derrick Rose, Andrew Wiggins and Candace Parker.

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#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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The NBA Position Battle – The Top 5 Point Guards after the 2016 All-Star Weekend

Images from the NBA.

In this Position Battle post, we will focus on the top five point guards in the NBA after the 2016 All-Star Weekend. Not surprisingly, most of the guys on this list play in the Western Conference, and the only East playmaker isn’t even on an American team. Go figure, right?

There shouldn’t be any shockers at #s 1, 2, and 3, but some top-of-mind players may not even make the “On the bubble” list. Among these? No Kyrie, no D-Rose, TP9, and Jeff Teague. 

Note: All of the following stats are based on each player’s stats as computed by HoopsStats.com. They were taken on March 26, 2016 (Manila time).

Pumped Up Kicks: The adidas #DLillard1 NYC All-Star

It’s been a great season so far for Damian Lillard. He made his second straight All-Star Game, the Blazers will return to the Playoffs, and he has taken on a bigger role as a top-tier endorser for adidas, which launched his first signature shoe earlier this year. 

To pay tribute to the awesomeness that is Damian Lillard, adidas added a new CW to his signature line — the D Lillard 1 NYC All-Star edition.

Pardon the hairy legs.
(image from my IG account)

This recently-released CW  features a predominantly white textured upper composed of nubuck and leather, perforated black toe box panels, a mesh Techfit inner lining (a great touch for a more contoured fit), Lillard’s signatur branding logo on the left heel, a dope speckled midsole, adiprene+ cushioning tech, and a gray/black translucent outsole.