NBA icon Richard "Rip" Hamilton made an appearance at the vivo concept store in SM Mall of Asia (MOA), drawing basketball fans to an exclusive meet and greet on Friday, December 8.

Hamilton, recognized for his achievements in the NBA as a three-time All-Star and a 2004 NBA Champion, captivated fans during his visit.

The event brought together vivo and NBA Philippines executives, media representatives, passionate fans, and vivo users who had the chance to meet the basketball personality.

In an exclusive interview, Hamilton expressed his gratitude towards Filipino basketball fans, attributing the sport's success, particularly the NBA, to their unwavering support.

"I appreciate everything you have done, from supporting the game of basketball to helping grow the sport. I just think our game is growing a lot of depth because of fans like you," he shared.

The occasion also marked the launch of the limited edition vivo V29 5G in Rose Pink, adding a romantic touch to the holiday season.

Additionally, vivo used the V29e 5G to capture photos of three lucky attendees with the brightest smiles, rewarding them with vivo-branded basketballs.

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vivo x NBA partnership

As part of its ongoing collaboration with the NBA, vivo is enhancing its dedication to basketball enthusiasts through partnerships and events. The meet-and-greet event with Richard Hamilton exemplifies vivo's commitment to bringing fans close to the excitement of the NBA.

Select vivo stores will soon showcase dedicated NBA sections, featuring vivo smartphones streaming NBA games and programming through NBA League Pass, the league's premium live game subscription service available on the NBA app.

To amplify the thrill for NBA fans in the Philippines, vivo will roll out promotions, offering chances to win authentic NBA prizes.

vivo is currently running the "Christmas Make a Wish" raffle promo until January 31, 2024, where participants may win three tickets to an NBA regular-season game, three autographed Wilson basketballs, and 50 codes for the NBA League Pass Monthly package.

Scan the QR code or visit www.vivoglobal.ph/what-is-your-christmas-wish to join the promo.

Official NBA merchandise is available at NBA stores in SM Megamall and SM Mall of Asia, and online on NBAStore.com.ph.

For all the latest NBA news and updates, fans can visit www.nba.com download the NBA App, and follow NBA on Facebook, X, and TikTok.

For more information on vivo Philippines and its latest product offerings, visit vivoglobal.ph and follow the official vivo accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.