PALLADUIM, MANILA, PHILIPPINES, September 28, 2011 – NBA Madness held a Press Conference with the all-time great guards, CLYDE “THE GLYDE” DREXLER and two NBA Dance Teams; ORLANDO MAGIC DANCERS and PORTLAND TRAILBLAZER DANCERS which arrived in the country for the NBA Madness Philippines 2011.
Mr. Peter Chanliong of Solar Entertainment, and Mr. Carlo Singson
ORLANDO MAGIC DANCERS
PORTLAND TRAILBLAZER DANCERS
NBA Madness, the NBA’s interactive basketball lifestyle event consisting of hoops, dance performances, an NBA Cares outreach program, and special appearances by NBA legend Clyde '”The Glide” Drexler and not one, but two NBA Dance Teams: the Orlando Magic Dancers and the Portland Trailblazer Dancers. The week-long festival will culminate in a 2-day mall event highlighted by two contests:
- Search for the Team Spirit School Cheer dance Champion
- The Clyde Drexler Challenge
NBA Madness is a free fan event that takes place from September 28 to October 2, and will provide fans a unique NBA experience.
This marks the 8th year that NBA Madness has been a fan extravaganza in the Philippines, promoting basketball in a fun and interactive way. This year, more new elements and games will be featured including the first-ever NBA Madness Team Spirit School Tour, interactive viewing parties hosted by Clyde Drexler, and coverage on Basketball TV, Solar Sports, NBA Premium TV and Studio 23.
Clyde “The Glide” Drexler, Portland Trailblazer Dancers and Orlando Magic Dancers will be in various Colleges and Universities in Metro Manila and Shopping Malls, including:
September 29: SM Nort EDSA/Skydome – NBA Cares, 2 – 3pm
October 1: SM Southmall – Team Spirit Festival, 11am – 6pm / Interactive Viewing Party, 6 – 8:30pm
October 2: SM Mall Of Asia – Team Spirit Festival, 11am – 6pm / Interactive Viewing Party, 4 – 6:30pm
Team Spirit Tour is a three-day school based event that will feature performances by participating schools and NBA Dance Teams, Games for students. Clyde Drexler will also conduct an inspirational talk with the school teams, autograph sessions and be available for photo opportunities.
Team Spirit Festival ( Mall Tour ) is the ultimate celebration of team spirit in basketball. The festival will feature:
- Fun Activity Booths
- Asia Miles Booth: where fans can receive giveaways and register as an Asia Miles member on-site to receive a special gift.
- NBA 2K12 Booth
- Photo booth
- Trivia booth
- Center Court Games
- 3-point Shootout
- Shooting Stars
- Skills Challenge
- NBA Talent Performances
- Clyde Drexler Appearances
- Orlando Magic Dancers Performance
- Portland Trailblazers Dancers Performance
- Special Features
- NBA Team Spirit School Champion Search
- The Clyde Drexler Challenge Finals
- Asia Miles Dance Clinics
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Drexler is a 10-time NBA All-Star and was voted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004. He won an NBA Championship with the Houston Rockets in 1995 and was named one the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996. Drexler was also a member of the storied ‘DREAM TEAM’ that won an Olympic gold medal in 1992.