12
December
2012
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16:43 PM
America/New_York

Mountaineer Manny Campbell in the running to play for basketball giant Lebron James at NBA All-Star Weekend next February

Mohawk Mountaineer Manny Campbell is one of 48 amateur basketball players from around the world and one of only two from Canada who are vying for the chance to play for NBA superstars Kobe Bryant or LeBron James in the Sprite Uncontainable Game at the NBA All-Star Weekend in Houston next February.

A basketball player since the age of 9, Manny was one of two Canadian players chosen for their skill during the NBA 3X men's 18+ 3ON3 championship in Toronto this August. Manny is hoping to play for LeBron James' Team Sudden in the Sprite Uncontainable Game. The final teams for the Sprite Uncontainable Game will be announced on January 4.

Watch Manny's video at www.sprite.com. Use the Twitter and Facebook plugins at the bottom to boost Manny's "Intensity Meter" and increase his chances of being picked to represent Canada in Houston next February.