NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton Sr. is coming to Manila for a special meet-and-greet event hosted by vivo Philippines. The visit is part of the smartphone brand’s 10th anniversary celebration in the country.
Payton, nicknamed “The Glove” for his defensive skills, will appear at the vivo Concept Store in SM Megamall on September 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Ten fans will be selected to attend the event and meet the former NBA champion in person.
To join the promo, fans must comment “Gary Payton at the vivo Stage!” on vivo Philippines’ official Facebook post and include the hashtags #vivoxNBA and #vivoV60. Winners will be announced on September 11 via the same page.
This event follows vivo’s recent efforts to connect Filipino fans with NBA players. Earlier this year, the company hosted meet-and-greets with Jeremy Sochan of the San Antonio Spurs and Isaiah Joe of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
vivo is the official smartphone partner of the NBA in the Philippines. The company says it aims to create more chances for fans to engage with basketball stars.
For full promo details and updates, fans can visit vivo Philippines’ official Facebook page.
