Anthony Edwards has arrived in Manila for his first-ever visit to the Philippines, part of an eight-day adidas promotional tour running August 9-16. adidas shared photos on Thursday showing the Minnesota Timberwolves guard with Filipino content creators who resemble NBA players, according to GMA News.
What The Manila Photos Show
GMA News reported that adidas posted the images of Edwards alongside Filipino creators who resemble NBA players. A supplementary report identified the lookalikes as doppelgangers of LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic.
The photos place Edwards with the creators during his Manila visit and provide the central image from the brand’s post, which drew 253,385 likes as displayed in GMA News’ report. GMA News did not identify the creators by name in its report.
Anthony Edwards’ Believe That Tour Schedule
Edwards arrived in Manila ahead of engagements scheduled throughout the week. adidas Philippines Country Manager Dave Sexton said the brand had long wanted to bring Edwards to the country, citing how strongly Filipino fans connect with his personality and the way he plays the game.
The tour’s centerpiece events fall on separate days rather than a single weekend window. The adidas x Foot Locker “Believe That Challenge,” a nationwide 1-on-1 basketball tournament inspired by Edwards’ style of play, takes place August 14 at the BHS Amphitheater on Bonifacio High Street. The tournament winner receives a PHP 100,000 cash prize along with a championship crown presented by Edwards himself.
The Anthony Edwards Fan Fest follows on August 15 at 5th Avenue and C1 Park in Bonifacio Global City, free and open to the public. The event includes interactive basketball challenges, a Gamer Zone where adiClub members can play NBA 2K on PlayStation 5, photo installations, and exclusive merchandise for fans to shop.
The adidas Post
adidas shared the photos on its Instagram account on Thursday. The post’s 253,385 likes, as displayed in the GMA News report, show the level of engagement recorded at the time of the report.
The post brought together Edwards and creators styled as recognizable NBA figures during a visit centered on adidas events in Manila. The images and the scheduled Fan Fest are the confirmed elements of Edwards’ trip reported by GMA News.
What Happens Next
Edwards is set to headline the Manila Fan Fest on August 15, capping off his first visit to the Philippines. His arrival, the adidas photos, and the full week of tour events mark the reported details of the visit.
