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5-time NBA champion Derek Fisher meets Filipino fans
5-time NBA champion Derek Fisher meets Filipino fans
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Published Apr 26, 2024 02:18 PM PHT
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Updated Apr 26, 2024 02:25 PM PHT
5-time NBA Champion Derek Fisher meets Filipino basketball fans in an exclusive event brought by vivo Philippines. Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News
5-time NBA Champion Derek Fisher meets Filipino basketball fans in an exclusive event brought by vivo Philippines. Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN NewsNBA fans in the Philippines had the opportunity to get up close and personal with 5-time NBA champion Derek Fisher at a meet and greet session held at the vivo concept store in SM Megamall last April 17. This marks the second time vivo has organized such an event, continuing its partnership with the NBA as its official smartphone.
NBA fans in the Philippines had the opportunity to get up close and personal with 5-time NBA champion Derek Fisher at a meet and greet session held at the vivo concept store in SM Megamall last April 17. This marks the second time vivo has organized such an event, continuing its partnership with the NBA as its official smartphone.
The event featured various activities including Q&A sessions, autograph signings, and discussions on basketball strategy and resilience.
The event featured various activities including Q&A sessions, autograph signings, and discussions on basketball strategy and resilience.
Lakers fans arrived at the vivo concept store in SM Megamall for the meet and greet session with Derek Fisher. Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News
Lakers fans arrived at the vivo concept store in SM Megamall for the meet and greet session with Derek Fisher. Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News
Lakers fans arrived at the vivo concept store in SM Megamall for the meet and greet session with Derek Fisher. Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News
Lakers fans arrived at the vivo concept store in SM Megamall for the meet and greet session with Derek Fisher. Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News Reflecting on success
Reflecting on success
Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News
Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News Fisher, who now serves as a coach, brand investor, and documentary producer, reflected on his journey from high school to becoming an NBA champion: "My best moment? It had to be getting drafted to the NBA. Anything that happened after that started with getting there first. Having the opportunity to get drafted by the Lakers in 1996 was an amazing blessing. That stands out as the best moment."
Fisher, who now serves as a coach, brand investor, and documentary producer, reflected on his journey from high school to becoming an NBA champion: "My best moment? It had to be getting drafted to the NBA. Anything that happened after that started with getting there first. Having the opportunity to get drafted by the Lakers in 1996 was an amazing blessing. That stands out as the best moment."
During his brief stay in the country, Fisher also met some aspiring athletes in a basketball clinic. "That was great! We had some high school players out there. They are probably mad at me because I let them work pretty hard. We did a few drills. The people here are amazing," he shared.
During his brief stay in the country, Fisher also met some aspiring athletes in a basketball clinic. "That was great! We had some high school players out there. They are probably mad at me because I let them work pretty hard. We did a few drills. The people here are amazing," he shared.
Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News
Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News When asked about his current role as the head basketball coach at Crespi Carmelite High School in California, Fisher talked about resilience, patience, and endurance–qualities that an athlete must possess.
When asked about his current role as the head basketball coach at Crespi Carmelite High School in California, Fisher talked about resilience, patience, and endurance–qualities that an athlete must possess.
"When I was in high school, the type of success that came with playing in the NBA one day or making it to a higher level, things were not as accessible. We did not have the newest phones when we were 16 the way kids do now. We did not have the best tennis shoes when we were kids because our parents could not afford the brand-new shoes that all the kids wear now. We just did not have access to as many things. So, I thought we were more humbled by the opportunities. We did not feel entitled to many things. We did not assume that we were supposed to have anything. We just worked hard for it." Fisher shared.
"When I was in high school, the type of success that came with playing in the NBA one day or making it to a higher level, things were not as accessible. We did not have the newest phones when we were 16 the way kids do now. We did not have the best tennis shoes when we were kids because our parents could not afford the brand-new shoes that all the kids wear now. We just did not have access to as many things. So, I thought we were more humbled by the opportunities. We did not feel entitled to many things. We did not assume that we were supposed to have anything. We just worked hard for it." Fisher shared.
Observations and challenges
Observations and challenges
On his observations among the youth, he noted, "I think now, the young players feel like what they want is literally right there and that they do not have to work as hard and for as long to get there. So, trying to coach young people to help them understand that it takes many, many, many years of hard work for you to reach your highest potential, that is the hardest part–trying to convince them that you cannot have it all at 15. It is a long way away. But I am having fun."
On his observations among the youth, he noted, "I think now, the young players feel like what they want is literally right there and that they do not have to work as hard and for as long to get there. So, trying to coach young people to help them understand that it takes many, many, many years of hard work for you to reach your highest potential, that is the hardest part–trying to convince them that you cannot have it all at 15. It is a long way away. But I am having fun."
Interaction with fans
Interaction with fans
Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News
Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News During the event, two lucky fans had the chance to pose questions to Fisher, with one asking how to motivate players to persevere in the sport. Fisher emphasized the importance of passion, dedication, and enjoying the process of improvement: "Many players, whether men or women, have been able to sustain and play at the highest levels. There is just a genuine love and passion for the game. But not just the game; it is the practice, it is the workouts, it is the hours in the gym that nobody sees. It is the off-season conditioning, the weight training, out on the track, nutrition, sleep, it is all the things. You love the process of trying to become the best."
During the event, two lucky fans had the chance to pose questions to Fisher, with one asking how to motivate players to persevere in the sport. Fisher emphasized the importance of passion, dedication, and enjoying the process of improvement: "Many players, whether men or women, have been able to sustain and play at the highest levels. There is just a genuine love and passion for the game. But not just the game; it is the practice, it is the workouts, it is the hours in the gym that nobody sees. It is the off-season conditioning, the weight training, out on the track, nutrition, sleep, it is all the things. You love the process of trying to become the best."
Continuing his reflection on the importance of commitment, he added, "It is not so much with the 'only if.' 'I am only gonna work hard if I get this.' It is really learning to embrace just working hard and having faith that you will get there at some point if you keep working."
Continuing his reflection on the importance of commitment, he added, "It is not so much with the 'only if.' 'I am only gonna work hard if I get this.' It is really learning to embrace just working hard and having faith that you will get there at some point if you keep working."
However, he acknowledged the challenges many face in maintaining perseverance, "it is hard to always work hard for something if you do not feel like you are gonna get the results you want. At some point, you kind of give up on your dream. It is so important especially when you start playing early in your career to learn how to just have fun doing what you are doing. Embrace the journey, do not give up on your dream, and understand everybody's timing is different," he said.
However, he acknowledged the challenges many face in maintaining perseverance, "it is hard to always work hard for something if you do not feel like you are gonna get the results you want. At some point, you kind of give up on your dream. It is so important especially when you start playing early in your career to learn how to just have fun doing what you are doing. Embrace the journey, do not give up on your dream, and understand everybody's timing is different," he said.
Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News
Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News
Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News
Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News Following the Q&A session, fans had a short and sweet moment with their idol during the fan sign session, sharing their memorabilia for autographs and taking photos with the basketball legend.
Following the Q&A session, fans had a short and sweet moment with their idol during the fan sign session, sharing their memorabilia for autographs and taking photos with the basketball legend.
Immortalizing the moment
Immortalizing the moment
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Fisher took a groufie using the vivo V30 Pro in wide-angle mode, capturing the happy smiles of the fans. Screenshot source: vivo
Fisher took a groufie using the vivo V30 Pro in wide-angle mode, capturing the happy smiles of the fans. Screenshot source: vivo To immortalize the special event, Fisher took groufies with all the attendees using the vivo V30 Pro, showcasing the smartphone's photography capabilities in taking clear group shots. The entire event was also live-streamed on vivo Philippines' Facebook page using the vivo V30.
To immortalize the special event, Fisher took groufies with all the attendees using the vivo V30 Pro, showcasing the smartphone's photography capabilities in taking clear group shots. The entire event was also live-streamed on vivo Philippines' Facebook page using the vivo V30.
"We were able to showcase that our vivo phones could livestream any event on their own. Also, we tried to shoot wide-angle groufies and we were able to capture everyone with clear, crisp detail, even our audience at the back," remarked Glen Tiu, vivo Philippines Assistant Brand Marketing Manager.
"We were able to showcase that our vivo phones could livestream any event on their own. Also, we tried to shoot wide-angle groufies and we were able to capture everyone with clear, crisp detail, even our audience at the back," remarked Glen Tiu, vivo Philippines Assistant Brand Marketing Manager.
A partnership that continues to grow
A partnership that continues to grow
Having kicked off their collaboration in 2023, vivo and the NBA have been bringing unique experiences to fans worldwide. Previously, in December 2023, vivo hosted a meet and greet with NBA legend Richard Hamilton at its concept store in SM Mall of Asia.
Having kicked off their collaboration in 2023, vivo and the NBA have been bringing unique experiences to fans worldwide. Previously, in December 2023, vivo hosted a meet and greet with NBA legend Richard Hamilton at its concept store in SM Mall of Asia.
Looking ahead
Looking ahead
Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News
Photo source: Sarah Herrera, ABS-CBN News Tiu expressed his hope of bringing more NBA players to the Philippines in the coming years.
Tiu expressed his hope of bringing more NBA players to the Philippines in the coming years.
"This marks the renewal of our contract with the NBA, extending it for another five years starting from last year's V29 product launch, which included our first NBA meet and greet. vivo's decision to partner with the NBA primarily aims to attract diverse consumer groups from the active lifestyle segment," he shared.
"This marks the renewal of our contract with the NBA, extending it for another five years starting from last year's V29 product launch, which included our first NBA meet and greet. vivo's decision to partner with the NBA primarily aims to attract diverse consumer groups from the active lifestyle segment," he shared.
"I believe this will be a great partnership adventure. We are looking forward to more events with the NBA. Recognizing the NBA's global reach, we aspire to lead in smartphone technology and connect with our target audiences." Tiu concluded.
"I believe this will be a great partnership adventure. We are looking forward to more events with the NBA. Recognizing the NBA's global reach, we aspire to lead in smartphone technology and connect with our target audiences." Tiu concluded.
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