Monte Morris, Muggsy Bogues set to arrive for NBA 3X Philippines

Monte Morris drives for the layup. Photo via Getty Images

It's 3x3 season for the NBA, and on Friday, the league announced that Monte Morris of the Denver Nuggets and legend Muggsy Bogues will the guests of honor for the NBA 3X Philippines presented by AXA this coming August 3-4 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall and the Philippine International Convention Center Forum Tent.

"I’m excited to experience the lively basketball culture of the Philippines and witness their unique style of play," said Morris. "NBA 3X will set an amazing atmosphere for fans to celebrate the game." The Iowa State alum played a huge role for the Nuggets in their ascent this past season, averaging 10.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.

"Returning to the Philippines is a great opportunity to reconnect with the passionate fans," said Bogues. "As the game continues to evolve, I’m eager to see how this translates to the 3-on-3 competition and look forward to a highly entertaining weekend of basketball lifestyle." The legend is the franchise leader in assists and steals for the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA 3X has been a fixture in the country since 2011, providing an opportunity for 3x3 basketball for both men and women, with the addition of interactive fan activities and authentic NBA entertainment. For the latter, the mascot of the recently-crowned NBA champions, the Raptor, will take care of such duties.

Six categories are available for boys (U-13, U-16, U-18, Open) and girls (U-18, Open) to field their entries. There is an exclusive division tailored for AXA employees and distributors, as well as the Celebrity Division.

Interested participants can check more details on www.nba3x.com/philippines. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a PhP 1,000 fee for the age-group divisions and PhP 1,600 for the open divisions. Participants will each receive a NBA 3x jersey, while special prizes await the champions of each division.

AXA Philippines is one of the newest partners of the NBA in the country, and NBA 3X Philippines will be coming off the heels of the recent launch of AXA's newest brand campaign, "Know You Can," which reminds its customers that a better life is within reach if they believe it can be achieved.

AXA Philippines President and CEO Raul Hora shares, "We at AXA Philippines are always excited to support NBA 3X Philippines year after year, and this one is no exception. Because of how much basketball is loved in this country, the game has become a great platform for us to encourage people to create a game plan in life – to take charge of their future by being prepared – and highlight our common principles of teamwork, integrity, courage, and innovation."

Aside from AXA Philippines, serving as official partners of NBA 3X Philippines 2019  are Gatorade, Nike, PLDT-SMART, and Vivo. ABS-CBN S+A, Basketball TV, and NBA Premium TV act as its official broadcast partners.