Kobe Bryant Will Visit Manila On September 5

Yes, you read the title right! National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Kobe Bryant will visit Manila this coming September 5, 2007 to launch a new brand of shoes and conduct a basketball clinic to young Filipino basketeers.

Here is the story on GMANews.TV:

National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers is set to visit Manila on Sept. 5 where he will launch a new brand of shoes and conduct a basketball clinic to young Filipino basketeers.

In a statement, Melissa Crucillo, Nike Philippines country marketing manager, said the Manila visit is part of Kobe Bryant’s Supernatural Asia Tour 2007 where he will unveil the new version of Kobe II, part of the Fall 2007 basketball footwear product line. The shoes will hit the Asian markets on Sept 6.

Crucillo added that part of Kobe’s Manila visit will also include the basketball superstar meeting kids from Eliseo Belen Charity at Nike Park, The Fort at 2 p.m. (More)

I’m sure Kobe Bryant has many fans here in the Philippines. This is your opportunity to watch him live in action!

How do you get the tickets? Here is the information on the said news article:

Crucillo said tickets to the Kobe Supernatural Manila Event will be distributed for one day only on September 1 at 12 noon at Nike Park, The Fort. She said tickets are free of charge on a first come, first serve basis and only two tickets will be given per person.

So, be there on September 1 at 12 noon at Nike Park, The Fort and get your tickets!

Wait, there’s more! You can register online and get your free guaranteed ticket! Visit their site here and register!

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