Spencer Hawes: The New Face of Luggage

by Michael Levin on Nov 2, 2011 6:17 AM PDT in Philadelphia 76ers News

Not the best way to roll your bags to the terminal, FYI.

Though the Sixers should be suiting up against the Raptors in less than ten hours, they are not, and are forced to find other things to do with their time. While some have spurned the NBA for foreign waters, Sixers center Spencer Hawes has carved out a bit of his time to become the new face of Forza by Heys Luggage! Exciting news, huh?!

In an email sent to me by the Heys Social Media Coordinator, I learned that not only does Spencer donate his face to carry-ons, but also donate his time to the Miami Children's Hospital Foundation. He got to make a red carpet appearance at the 2011 Diamond Ball Gala (!) on behalf of Heys USA and with the Director of Marketing, who has perfectly mastered the Red Carpet Pose n' Smile. More than can be said for Mr. Hawes, who, as evidenced by the uneasy hand placement, looks as if he's not sure if he's on a date. Apparently Heys is very involved in philanthropy in the South Florida area and though Spencer has, to my knowledge, no ties to the Southeastern US of A, the big man went to Miami and snapped some pics with the kids from the Hospital. Good on ya, Spence.

My favorite picture is the one above, where Spencer gets in character as the rebellious but well-dressed TSA agent that, instead of taking your bags to security, has decided to play basketball on top of them. Any chance we can see more Sixers in ads before the season is finally upon us? I'm pining for a Marreese Speights spot for Sleepy's Mattress Giant or Jodie Meeks running one for Bemis Toilet Seats. Quick - before the season starts!

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For the one...

…in the upper left corner: “Is my deodorant holding up?”

For the one in the upper right hand corner: “Dude, I TOLD you this modeling stuff would get me hot chicks!”

I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, there will be no trade for Monta!

by dweebowitz on Nov 2, 2011 10:51 AM PDT reply actions

I got to give the blog lords of LB props

Today is the day before baseball free agency, and you guys in the middle of a long boring lockout have put out more stories than The Good Phight the past 3 or so days. That takes a lot. Keep up the good work!

"Great, I got that "excited/scared" feeling. Like 98% excited, 2% scared. Or maybe it's more - It could be two - it could be 98% scared, 2% excited but that's what makes it so intense."

-Armageddon

by flyrman57 on Nov 2, 2011 11:12 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

Btw, I said this to commend you, not bash The Good Phight.

"Great, I got that "excited/scared" feeling. Like 98% excited, 2% scared. Or maybe it's more - It could be two - it could be 98% scared, 2% excited but that's what makes it so intense."

-Armageddon

by flyrman57 on Nov 2, 2011 11:14 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Btw, I said this to commend you, not bash The Good Phight.

"Great, I got that "excited/scared" feeling. Like 98% excited, 2% scared. Or maybe it's more - It could be two - it could be 98% scared, 2% excited but that's what makes it so intense."

-Armageddon

by flyrman57 on Nov 2, 2011 11:15 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

agreed

You guys do a great job of always giving us something to read and keep us entertained during this wretched lockout. Thanks for everything, its really appreciated. #ShowinMyLuv

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by James_C on Nov 2, 2011 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Who. Is. She.

Is that Spencer’s girlfriend? She may be one of the most smokin hot girls i’ve ever seen. Name…and are they or aren’t they….?

get the scoop Michael?

by tygage on Nov 2, 2011 12:51 PM PDT reply actions

She’s actually one of the marketing people from Heys. And unless they went to Bonetown after the Children’s Hospital benefit, they’re not romantically involved.

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by Michael Levin on Nov 3, 2011 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions

Did you guys see that Basketball Prospectus is simulating the entire season?
http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1885

Turner only scored 5 points against the Raptors. BUST.

by grego314 on Nov 3, 2011 12:33 PM PDT reply actions

It's easy to simulate the season when there are no games played...

…oh I miss basketball :(

"Great, I got that "excited/scared" feeling. Like 98% excited, 2% scared. Or maybe it's more - It could be two - it could be 98% scared, 2% excited but that's what makes it so intense."

-Armageddon

by flyrman57 on Nov 3, 2011 4:42 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

I don't care for Spencer Hawes

Everything about him, but mainly his play on the court. My personal feelings toward him are irrelevant, and this is unsolicited. I just don’t like him and would relish him not surviving the lockout in a sixers uniform. Go back to the Kings.

by saveourbluths on Nov 4, 2011 11:12 AM PDT reply actions

Forza by Heys 30.5" Spinner - MSRP $450

by andyreidswaistline on Nov 6, 2011 7:00 AM PDT reply actions

Heys ECase Business Case - MSRP $150

by andyreidswaistline on Nov 6, 2011 7:08 AM PDT reply actions

ahh, so that’s what makes him so slow and awkward on the court.

"I admire his competitiveness. As much as I admire it, I thought that he was trying too hard."- Eddie Jordan

by jefu on Nov 7, 2011 9:03 AM PST up reply actions

They should not re-sign a player with so much baggage.

by tk76 on Nov 7, 2011 11:58 AM PST up reply actions

a player with that many luggage is only asking for a baggage fee

#SWAGGG

by secondroundpick on Nov 7, 2011 12:31 PM PST up reply actions

Overall the guy just has a lot of mental issues that really affects his game. He also tends to bring suitcases with him on the basketball court.

"I admire his competitiveness. As much as I admire it, I thought that he was trying too hard."- Eddie Jordan

by jefu on Nov 7, 2011 3:36 PM PST up reply actions

Will there be a carry-on exception in any new labor deal?

'Things are more like today than they have ever been before." Gerald R. Ford

by nyunole on Nov 7, 2011 7:18 PM PST up reply actions

Only if they team up with SouthWest Airlines

"Great, I got that "excited/scared" feeling. Like 98% excited, 2% scared. Or maybe it's more - It could be two - it could be 98% scared, 2% excited but that's what makes it so intense."

-Armageddon

by flyrman57 on Nov 8, 2011 4:12 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

Hawes won’t be a Sixer for long. He’s got his bags packed and is waiting on standby for the new CBA, so that he can fulfill his life-long job of being a dominant center in the CBA- most likely in a “red state.”

by tk76 on Nov 8, 2011 1:18 PM PST up reply actions