AND1 Philippines hosts inaugural “WE are AND Juan” basketball game

[Streetball’s Finest  –  9.17.12] – AND1 Philippines hosts inaugural “WE are AND Juan” basketball game

Inks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls 
Images: Flash / Li’l Wizard / various

No amount of rain nor flooding can dampen the spirits nor stop determined AND Juans from all over Metro Manila to attend and play in the 1^st ever “WE are AND Juan” friendly basketball games held at the Reyes Gym in Mandaluyong on September 16, 2012.  Originally conceptualized to coincide with the 1^st anniversary of the AND1 Philippines online site (blog, FB, and Twitter), the 2-hour scrimmages drew some 20 streetballers, freestylers, and fans of the AND1 brand together for an afternoon of friendly and yet competitive basketball.

Notable attendees were representatives and members of two of the most recognizable streetball groups in the Philippines – Flip Ballaz and Ballers Republic.  Key personalities included Bounce, BallHustla, MC Angelo, H20, and one of the featured stars of the AND1 Mixtape Tour – Asia Pacific (2005/2006), Li’l Wizard.  Posted a Youtube clip of the Li’l Wiz, just to jolt your memory.

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Li'l Wizard, Bounce, and Li'l A.I. chillin'..

MC Angelo with Li'l Wizard and H20.

BallHustla (Ballers Republic) and Li'l Wizard (Flip Ballaz) sharing a light moment.

Check out images below from the games.  More pictures have already been uploaded in the AND1 Philippines Facebook fanpage.  Click HERE to view.

AND1 Ph's very own Flash shown here hoisting a trifecta.

BallHustla showing off his tricks while being guarded by Li'l Wizard.

A view of the sidelines.

It is interesting to note that most, if not all of the participants/players wore AND1 shoes during the game as their show of support and solidarity to the AND1 brand.  Styles/shoe models from past and present (Taichi Mids, Rocket Mids, Empire Mids, AUT 720 Mids, Straight Cash Mids, etc) were used by AND Juans, as well as AND1 apparel and accessories.  As a gesture of appreciation, AND1 Philippines handed out free limited edition baller bands to all participants.

Limited edition AND1 Ph baller bands were given away to all of the participants.

The AND1 Philippines team wishes to extend its sincerest thanks to all those who attended and supported the inaugural run.  There are already talks of holding the basketball games once a month to make it a regular event.  Watch out for more And1 Ph news and announcements in the local and international scene by following us on Twitter (@and1ph) and LIKE us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/and1ph).  And that’s the 411, And Juan!