MANILA, Philippines – NBA legend Richard “Rip” Hamilton graced the vivo Concept Store at SM Mall of Asia (MOA) for an exclusive meet and greet, marking a star-studded event for basketball enthusiasts. As the Official Smartphone of the National Basketball Association (NBA), vivo hosted the gathering in conjunction with NBA Philippines executives, media delegates, and passionate vivo users.
During the event, Hamilton expressed gratitude towards Filipino basketball fans for their unwavering support, acknowledging their contribution to the sport’s success, particularly within the NBA. He emphasized the significant depth the sport has gained due to their devoted fanbase.
The occasion also highlighted the launch of the limited edition vivo V29 5G in Rose Pink, adding a festive touch to the holiday season. Additionally, vivo utilized the V29e 5G to capture photos of select attendees, rewarding them with vivo-branded basketballs.
This event underlines vivo’s commitment to providing unique experiences at the nexus of technology and sports. The collaboration between vivo and the NBA has been reinforced through strategic partnerships and engaging events, aiming to bring fans closer to the excitement of basketball.
Moreover, select vivo stores will feature dedicated NBA sections, showcasing vivo smartphones streaming NBA games and programming via NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service available on the NBA app.
To elevate the thrill for NBA enthusiasts in the Philippines, vivo is set to introduce exciting promotions, offering the chance to win authentic NBA prizes. Currently, the “Christmas Make a Wish” raffle promo until January 31, 2024, presents an opportunity to win three tickets to an NBA regular-season game, three autographed Wilson basketballs, and 50 codes for the NBA League Pass Monthly package.