MANILA, Philippines — The NBA and Titan, the country's leading basketball specialty concept store, are set to open the second and largest NBA Store in Metro Manila next week at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.
On Thursday, May 4, at 5 p.m., NBA and Titan will open the doors of the all-new NBA Store at the second floor of the South Wing Entertainment Mall, facing Seaside Boulevard.
The store features more than 500 square-meters of interactive retail and community space. It will have an extensive range of official NBA merchandise and memorabilia, including jerseys of current and former players, fan apparel, headwear, footwear, basketballs, and accessories from major brands such as Nike, Mitchell & Ness, New Era, and Wilson.
There will also be NBA Philippines-branded apparel, including a limited edition shirt for the store's opening.
Apart from the merchandise, there will also be a number of interactive fan elements in the store, including an NBA 2K gaming corner, footprints of notable NBA players and players, and a half-court with a viewing area featuring a 2.5-meter LED screen across a locally designed mural inspired by basketball's influence in the country.
The Larry O'Brien Trophy will also be on display during the store launch and for a limited way trhoughout May.
“We’re incredibly excited for Titan to open the largest NBA Store in the Philippines in one of the largest shopping malls in Asia,” said NBA Asia Head of Global Merchandising Lesley Rulloda. “Our second NBA Store in Metro Manila will be designed as a destination for our passionate fans to come together and experience a premium retail environment that showcases the most comprehensive selection of official NBA products in the country.”
“Elevating the experience of every Filipino basketball consumer is an objective that we’re focused on achieving as we recreate an authentic NBA retail atmosphere in our largest store,” said Titan Managing Director Mike Ignacio. “Building on the success of our first brick-and-mortar store and e-commerce platform, we’re committed to leveraging our interactive space as we inspire Filipino fans to celebrate their love for the game and express their NBA fandom in style.”
Starting May 4, the NBA Store at the Mall of Asia will operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Fans can also visit the NBA Store in SM MegaMall, and the official online NBA Store at NBAStore.com.ph.