Sixth Man: The story of a father and son trainer

Sixth Man is the unsung hero, the one cheering from the bench and delivering quality minutes when needed. In this weekly series, BuhayBasket puts the spotlight on the men and women who contribute to the game in their own way, away from the limelight.

Tembong is a legendary boxing and basketball trainer. Closely following in his footsteps is his son, Bobot.

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Dayories: Barangka, Mandaluyong City

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Filipinos aren’t exaggerating when we say that you can find a basketball court in almost every corner. This photo shows the usual street basketball “park” with banners, graffiti, art and lots of political ads.

Starting 5ive: The Dayo Teams

Home-court advantage doesn’t only exist at the “Roaracle,” it also applies to the humble, little courts where we grew up in, where we practiced the art of “tap board,” and where we had to defend against Team Dayo. Meet the visiting teams in the Philippines, and please, try to stop them from stealing one at home.

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