(Kristie Kenney, the US Ambassador to the Philippines, throws the ceremonial jump ball before the start of the NBA-Asia Challenge game in Manila, Philippines.)
We are live in Manila, Philippines at the world famous Araneta Coliseum. Araneta was the location of the famous, "Thrilla in Manila," which saw Muhammad Ali defeat Joe Frazier in 1975.
Tonight, the Big Dome features the NBA Legends team taking on local Filipino pros from the past and present.
The NBA team is coached by Dakota Wizards Head Coach Rory White, with former LA Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as his Assistant Coach. Highlighting the team are Dominique Wilkins, Robert Horry, Vlade Divac, and Tim Hardaway.
Rounding out the team are NBA Development League players Billy Thomas, Derrick Dial, Lanny Smith, Russell Robinson, ...
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NBA Hits ManilaùHard: NBA Legends Team Beats PBA All-Stars, 109-86
Posted: 11th September 2009 by Randall Parker in NBAComments Off on NBA Hits ManilaùHard: NBA Legends Team Beats PBA All-Stars, 109-86