Sprawled on the floor, clutching his left knee, and grimacing in pain. That should’ve been the last image we’d ever see of Derrick Rose. But the youngest MVP in NBA history just won’t allow it.
Starting 5ive: Best ankle-breakers by Derrick Rose
#ParaSaBayan: The past Philippine teams in FIBA Asia
In two weeks, a mix of old and new players will wear the blue and white to represent the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Championship. Here’s a look at the past teams that shed blood, sweat and tears para sa bayan.
Dayories: Cubao, Quezon City
Starting 5ive: Taylor Swift songs for Gilas 3.0
As Philippine basketball gears up for international competition, us fans are still facing questions such as: Will Jordan Clarkson play? Is Ping really back? Does Junemar have a Philippine passport? Will Andray Blatche stop eating pizza? No answers yet, but with all the injuries and drama, Gilas 3.0 is already starting to sound like one big heartbreak. Like a Taylor Swift song.
Starting 5ive: Things we learned from Ricky Rubio’s Manila visit
It was a rainy weekend, but it did not stop Ricky Rubio, the 24-year-old Spanish point guard of the Minnesota Timberwolves, from taking on Manila, seeing the sites, playing streetball, and flirting with Ariana Grande.
Dayories: Ermin Garcia, Quezon City
VIRAL STAR: Meet NBA impersonator BdotAdot
On some days, he’s Kobe Bryant. On others, he’s JaVale McGee. Today, BuhayBasket spoke to Brandon “BdotAdot” Armstrong, the man behind the spot-on NBA impersonations that have sent the internet finger rolling in laughter.
Tweets of the Day: #Puso2019
On Friday, FIBA will name the host country for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Why should basketball come home to the Philippines in 2019? Kasi buhay basket tayo.
Starting 5ive: The Gilas 3.0 wishlist
Relax PBA teams, we won’t be wishing for the impossible, like asking for the versatility of Arwind Santos or the shooting of Marcio Lassiter or the angas of Paul Lee for the new Gilas Pilipinas. We want to be realistic here, so we’ll just wish for Terrence Romeo to drop 63 points against China.
Starting 5ive: Shaq’s Orlando Magic
Shaq has been making the most of the NBA offseason by waging an Instagram war against Scottie Pippen over the best franchise of all-time. He recently shared his all-time Magic starting five, and we can’t wait to see his picks for the Suns, Heat, Celtics, Cavs.