Kobe Bryant recently visited the Philippines to kick off the first of leg of Nike’s 2009 Asia Tour. Fresh from winning his 4th NBA championship with the L.A. Lakers, the reigning Finals MVP visited Nike Park in The Fort last Tuesday to meet selected kids from Gawad Kalinga foundation. He also introduced his new “Dream Season” shoes designed for playing outdoors and also went to Philsports Arena in Pasig city to meet Nike’s elite campers. Bryant showed his moves and shared the training camp players about his skills and wisdoms in the court. “Play hard. Don’t play like you’re the number 1. Play like you’re the 13th, 14th, 15th guy on the team”, he said.
This is Kobe’s 3rd visit in the Philippines and said it was energy, enthusiasm and of course, Pinoy hospitality that makes him want to go back. “It’s like home-away-from home”, Bryant said.
Philippines is the 1st of Kobe Bryant’s 2009 Nike Asia Tour and then will continue in Singapore, Taipei, Hongkong, Shanghai and Chengdu.
Kobe Bryant on Manny Pacquiao:
“I love him”, Bryant said. Kobe and Manny previously met in Los Angeles for Nike’s latest commercial. Pacquiao, who also likes watching basketball, said he was now a Lakers fan because of Kobe. Well, Bryant said the feeling is mutual. “I enjoy being around people who are just as competitive, who have the same passion and work ethic”, Bryant said. If his schedule would allow him, he would like to watch Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto on November 14. Kobe said, “Pacquiao all the way. It’s not even a question.”
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