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STANDARD CHARTERED BANK SIGNS ON AS PRESENTING PARTNER FOR NBA 3X SINGAPORE 2013 PhilBoxing.com Thu, 30 May 2013 - New Orleans Pelicans? Robin Lopez and Greivis V?squez, Laker Girls, and Denver Nuggets? mascot Rocky the Mountain Lion to attend - Singapore, May 29, 2013 ? The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced Standard Chartered Bank as presenting partner of the inaugural NBA 3X Singapore 2013, which will take place at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from June 21 ? 23. NBA 3X Singapore 2013 presented by Standard Chartered Bank is part of the league?s global fan development event which combines free authentic NBA entertainment and experiences with a 3-on-3 tournament. NBA 3X Singapore 2013 presented by Standard Chartered Bank will feature appearances by New Orleans Pelicans (formerly the New Orleans Hornets) teammates Robin Lopez and Greivis V?squez, the world-famous Laker Girls from the Los Angeles Lakers, and Denver Nuggets? mascot Rocky the Mountain Lion. Standard Chartered Bank joins other new event official partners DUO Rewards: a unique automotive rewards program from Tan Chong International; Bauerfeind, one of the world's leading manufacturers of medical aids; and PSA International, one of the leading global port groups and the port operator of choice in the world's gateway hubs. Vasquez ? the Pelicans? starting point guard ? was selected 28th overall in the 2010 NBA Draft and holds the distinction as the first Venezuelan-born player drafted into the NBA. Lopez ? the Pelicans? seven-foot tall starting center ? was originally selected 15th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2008 NBA Draft. Lopez and his brother Brook of the Brooklyn Nets are the first set of twins chosen in the first round of the same NBA draft. ?I?m very excited to visit Singapore for NBA 3X and help celebrate the game I love so much,? said Lopez. ?I hear Singapore has a loyal contingent of NBA fans and I look forward to bringing the excitement of the NBA to the country and witnessing a tremendous display of local basketball talent.? ?With a strong history of promoting sport worldwide, Standard Chartered Bank is an ideal partner for NBA 3X Singapore,? said Scott Levy, Senior Vice President and Manager Director, NBA Asia. ?Thanks to the support of our partners, fans in Singapore can look forward to a unique event that captures the entertainment and excitement of the NBA.? "We're very excited to partner with the NBA to bring the NBA 3X to Singapore,? said Ray Ferguson, CEO Singapore, Standard Chartered Bank. ?Sports resonate across all the markets we operate in, and they have been great platforms for engaging staff, business partners, customers and the community. Basketball is one of Singapore's most popular team sports and we're looking forward to a fantastic experience for all the participants and spectators." NBA 3X Singapore 2013 presented by Standard Chartered is being staged in collaboration with HiVelocity and Black Dot. Sprite, adidas, PSA International, DUO Rewards and Bauerfeind will serve as official partners, while the Singapore Sports Council, Spalding, MONSTER and Basketball Association Singapore will serve as the supporting partners. StarHub is the official NBA broadcaster of the event, where fans can catch NBA action on StarHub SuperSports and year round on NBA TV. NBA 3X will be conducted in 14 countries outside of the US this summer. For more information on NBA 3X Singapore 2013 and to register for the 3-on-3 tournament, log on to www.nba3x.com/asia/singapore. Fans can also get updates on the event through our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nba3xAsia. ### About Standard Chartered Bank Standard Chartered in Singapore is part of an international banking group with an extensive network of over 1,700 branches and outlets in more than 68 countries in the Asia Pacific Region, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the United Kingdom and the Americas. It is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. The Bank?s heritage and values are expressed in its brand promise, ?Here for good?. Standard Chartered has a history of more than 150 years in Singapore, opening its first branch here in 1859 and in October 1999 was among the first international banks to receive a Qualifying Full Bank (QFB) licence, an endorsement of the Group?s long-standing commitment to its businesses in the country. The Bank employs over 7,600 people in Singapore and has a network of 18 branches, 7 Priority Banking centres and 29 ATMs. Standard Chartered is the only international bank to offer NETS service, giving its customers access to EFTPOS at over 17,000 outlets islandwide. The Bank?s global businesses - Consumer and Wholesale Banking - are managed out of Singapore, as is its global Technology & Operations function. About the NBA The NBA is a global sports and media business built around three professional sports leagues: the National Basketball Association, the Women?s National Basketball Association, and the NBA Development League. The league has established a major international presence with games and programming in 215 countries and territories in 47 languages and NBA merchandise for sale in more than 125,000 stores in 100 countries on 6 continents. NBA rosters currently feature 85 international players from 36 countries and territories. NBA Digital?s assets include NBA TV, which is available in more than 61 million U.S. homes, and NBA.com, which averages more than 42 million page views per day, more than half of which originate from outside of North America. The NBA is the No. 1 professional sports league on social media, with more than 400 million likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms. Through NBA Cares, the league and its teams and players have donated more than $220 million to charity, completed more than 2.5 million hours of hands-on community service, and created more than 805 places where kids and families can live, learn, or play.  |
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