Damian Lillard Enjoys Second Visit to the Philippines
Former NBA Rookie of the Year, Damian Lillard is in Manila to promote Adidas and to interact with Filipino fans. Adidas is one of the leading sneaker brand in the world. The two-tme NBA All-Star arrives at NAIA on late Tuesday morning. He immediately proceeds to Kerry Sports at Shangri-La at the Fort for a brief press conference. Lillard enjoys his stay in Manila particularly in the meet-and-greet with several fans.
This is the second time that the Portland Trailblazers superstar guard visited Manila after his last visit two years ago. Lillard’s stop in Manila is his fourth stop on “Take on Summer” tour visiting Beijing, Chengdu and Taipei.
In an interview with the sports media in Manila, Damian Lillard states that “Every city, there’s been a lot of love,” said Lillard. “There’ve been a lot of fans, and I’m just looking forward to continuing the tour” Lillard said.
The itinerary of the Trailblazers superstar reveals that he will be having an activity at Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday afternoon. In the said venue his fans and followers expects to witness his skills in front of more Filipino fans.
Some media members asks his take with the victory of the Cavaliers against the Warriors in Game 5. Damian Lillard response favors LeBron James and his crew because according to the NBA star the Cavs “did what they had to do” he said.
Lillard adds further that “Anytime you get that performance from LeBron and Kyrie [Irving], I think nine times out of 10, Cleveland’s gonna win,” Lillard said. He airs his statement to the members of the press in a chat Tuesday noon at Shangri-La in Bonifacio Global City.