Grab your phone and a basketball for the chance
to meet MVP favorite, Giannis Antetokounmpo
- What’s the news: Metro by
T-Mobile and NBA superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, are launching
the biggest game of H-O-R-S-E ever played on Instagram with the
ultimate prize—a chance to kick-it with Giannis during a commercial
shoot.
- Why it matters: Heartwarming
moments of dedication, passion, competition, amazing basketball
shots, tears of joy…the possibilities are endless.
- Who it’s for: Giannis fans and
any basketball fans who love to hit the court.
Metro by T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and NBA superstar, Giannis
Antetokounmpo are giving fans a reason to hit the courts. Today the
company announced the Metro H-O-R-S-E tournament, an interactive
game of H-O-R-S-E with the ultimate prize—a chance to kick-it with
the “Greek Freak” himself!
Metro launched a partnership with Giannis earlier this year with
a promise: to help fans stay better connected to their hero. Yes,
Metro customers can stay connected with coast to coast network
coverage, but Metro wanted to take it up a notch. Why? Because
Giannis may be the most lovable MVP candidate ever—one who
regularly connects with his fans in heartwarming moments like this.
And who doesn’t want to see more of those moments?
So, Metro is going to help another special fan get the chance to
connect with Giannis in-person at a Metro TV commercial shoot
(NBD!) through the Metro H-O-R-S-E tournament. But they have to
show off some mad shot-making skills first.
“I love competition in all its forms, whether it’s game 7 of the
finals, playing H-O-R-S-E or watching Metro by T-Mobile take down
giants,” said MVP favorite, Giannis Antetokounmpo. “I can’t wait to
see how this tournament plays out and meet the Metro H-O-R-S-E
champion.”
“I love the game of H-O-R-S-E! It’s simple, not overcomplicated,
and accessible for everyone—just like Metro by T-Mobile,” said John
Legere, CEO at T-Mobile. “I could not be more excited that Metro
and Giannis are connecting wireless customers everywhere through
the Metro H-O-R-S-E tournament, and I’m looking forward to all the
amazing submissions!”
During the next five weeks, Giannis and Metro are encouraging
basketball fans to put down the bracket and pick up a basketball
for a new shot challenge each week, curated by some of the most
talented ball-handlers in the social media game, Tristan Jass,
Jesser, Kris London, and Cash.
To enter, hopefuls simply follow one or more of these
influencers to see their new challenge shot each Monday, starting
April15, 2019. Participants can then submit a video showcasing
their skills using hashtag #MetroFREAK.
After five weeks, each influencer will choose a winner from the
video submissions to be their teammate in a LIVE tournament
challenge in mid-June. The four pairs will square off in a showdown
to crown the Metro H-O-R-S-E champion, trading turns taking half
court heaves, behind-the-backboard rainbows or even a shot
heretofore never seen by the viewing public. The possibilities are
endless!
The Metro HORSE champions will parlay their success into a trip
to hang out with Giannis on his next Metro commercial shoot! Follow
@MetroByTMobile on Twitter for all contest rules and details.
Serving the Underserved
Metro has always had a mission to serve the underserved and
that’s no different when it comes to big sports sponsorships. So,
while AT&T pours money into prominent logo placements on your
TV at the height of basketball season, Metro is launching a
tournament with real benefits for basketball fans and saving more
dollars to invest back in customers. How? Metro expanded from less
than 5,000 retail locations in 2013 when it merged with T-Mobile,
to more than 10,000 retail locations today. And since merging with
T-Mobile, Metro’s network has expanded from a regional network in
17 states, primarily in the urban core, to covering 99% of
Americans today.
And now, with the opportunity for T-Mobile to merge with Sprint,
Metro customers stand to benefit even more. Connectivity is
critical to millions of Americans in unserved and underserved
communities. As is typical, Verizon and AT&T are taking an
approach to 5G that once again deprioritizes, or leaves out
entirely, the communities served by Metro. The New T-Mobile will
have the spectrum assets and capital to build a real nationwide 5G
network, including traditionally underserved areas.
No purchase necessary to enter or win. Limit one prize per
household. Open to legal US residents age 18+. Enter by 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Time on May 16, 2019. See Official Rules available at
https://www.metropcs.com/MetroHORSE for complete entry and prize
details. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: T-Mobile USA, Inc. dba
Metro by T-Mobile.
About T-Mobile US, Inc.
As America's Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is
redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services
through leading product and service innovation. Our advanced
nationwide 4G LTE network delivers outstanding wireless experiences
to 79.7 million customers who are unwilling to compromise on
quality and value. Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile US
provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its
flagship brands, T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. For more
information, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.
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