Anthony Davis and Nike's RISE Campaign

The 22-year-old superstar talks youth basketball, his jump shot and sneakers in this short interview.

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Having just recently finished mini-camp with his Team USA comrades, Anthony Davis was in Hong Kong a month prior as a spokesman for Nike’s RISE initiative — an international campaign promoting youth basketball. While in town, we got a chance to chat with the 22-year-old superstar about his first impressions of the city, being an international role model, how he hopes to elevate his game, and what he looks for in an on-court sneaker.

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