Kevin Quiambao (right) and Filipino toy artist Quiccs (left) showcasing the Adidas Adizero Select 3.0 ‘KQ63.’ Photo by Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News.MANILA — Kevin Quiambao made history with Adidas as they released the brand’s first-ever Player Edition footwear for a Filipino athlete.
Inspired by the 6-foot-6, Muntinlupa native’s vision for Philippine basketball, the shoe brand released the KQ63, Quiambao’s own edition of the Adizero Select 3.0.
“Personally, super laking boost niya sa akin,” said the De La Salle University product on Wednesday during his shoes’ pre-launch party in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.
“Hopefully, marami pa kaming collaboration na in the works,” the two-time UAAP MVP added.
The shoe boasts a neon pink colorway which was designed by Filipino toy artist Quiccs who has worked on other shoes and apparel in collaboration with the German brand.
The Adidas Adizero Select 3.0 ‘KQ63.’ Photo from Facebook/Adidas. “We all know that he’s a generational talent, so nakakataba ng puso to work with Kevin Quiambao,” said Quiccs, whose real name is Juanito Maiquez.
“Yung naging request niya was to make it neon pink. That’s his favorite color, and I don’t want to take the words out of KQ’s mouth, but he said that it represents the bright future of the Filipino youth,” he added.
Quiambao is currently working on his game by playing for the Goyang Sono Skygunners in the Korean Basketball League (KBL), and this is a part of his overall goal of making it into the NBA.
“I’m very happy na meron kaming ganito, gumawa kami ng history ni Kuya Quiccs,” said the one-time UAAP Champion. “For me, trying to get to the NBA as the first Filipino-blooded, it’s a huge boost for me. Hopefully, ‘di ito yung last.”
However, aside from the said NBA dream, the shoe is also a testament to how Quiambao wants to take part in elevating the sport in his homeland.
“Kevin Quiambao puts a lot of importance in inspiring the youth,” pointed out Quiccs.
“Besides the professional leagues, he loves playing sa minor leagues and sa streets because he wants to inspire the young basketball players to become like him, na there’s a global stage waiting for them if they play well,” he added.
The Adizero 3.0 Select “KQ63” will be up for general release on June 12, Philippine Independence Day.
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