HONG KONG, July 23, 2007 – NBA rising star Marvin Williams of the Atlanta Hawks, the San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers and Thunder, mascot of the Golden State Warriors, will host NBA Madness for Hong Kong fans at Atrium & Centre Bridge, Cityplaza (2nd Floor) from August 17 to 19, 2007. Fans will also have the opportunity to see the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy as part of the DHL-NBA Trophy Tour.

Marvin Williams, member of the 2005-06 NBA All-Rookie second team, will participate in on-court basketball competitions and interact with fans. The 2005 NBA Draft 2nd overall pick will also conduct a basketball skills training demonstration and share basketball tips and insights on what it takes to be a successful basketball player with fans and local basketball players.

The Silver Dancers, cheerleading team of the 2007 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs, will entertain the crowd with their explosive and energetic performances while Thunder will delight fans with his impromptu comedy, cheerleading and dunking skills.

The DHL-NBA Trophy Tour will be one of the most exciting elements to celebrate this basketball festival. DHL and the NBA team up to bring the ultimate symbol of NBA champions – the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy – to Hong Kong, giving NBA fans the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the coveted trophy, and witness the ultimate prize for which NBA players strive all season.

NBA Madness, the NBA’s interactive basketball lifestyle event, promotes basketball in a fun and interactive atmosphere. Fans can showcase their hoop skills and enjoy NBA entertainment through a series of activities:

> HANNspree 9-rim Basket –9-basket machine set up and Challengers need to put the ball into at least 5 different baskets to win the game and prizes
> Lenovo 2-Ball Game – Two players take turns shooting from various spots on the floor in 30 seconds. The highest scoring team wins prizes!
> DHL Delivery Passing Game – Are you an express delivering player? Contestant who completed the three passes in the shortest time wins the game.

Besides the on-court competitions, fans can also stay close with the sport they love in various ways:

> DHL-NBA Trophy Tour –NBA fans get the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the ultimate symbol of NBA champions.
> EA NBA Live Game Zone –Fans can practice their virtual basketball skills as they play one-on-one against other gamers.
> NBA Fan Zone – Showcase the latest authentic NBA merchandise in this dedicated retail booth. Capture a piece of the NBA lifestyle everywhere you go!

NBA Madness Hong Kong is presented by Hannspree. Associated partners are Lenovo, DHL and Electronic Arts. Supporting partner is Spalding. Official hotel of the event is Harbour Plaza. Media Partners are NOW TV and Milk Magazine. For more information, please visit the NBA Madness webpage on NBA.com.

NBA Madness Hong Kong is part of the inaugural NBA Madness Asia Tour. The Tour will travel to six countries and territories from June 9 to September 2, and will bring authentic NBA interactive basketball activities to thousands of fans across Asia. The summer basketball touring festival tipped off in Taiwan on June 9 with NBA Madness on the Move (June 9 to August 12) and will roll into the Philippines (June 15 to July 22), Japan (July 26 to 29), Korea (August 2 to 5), Hong Kong (August 16 to 19) and Singapore (August 31 to September 2).