Jon Carlos Rodriguez, Author at BuhayBasket

Tweets of the Day: Manila Clasico

It was supposed to be the classic Caguioa vs Yap narrative; or the duel between Gilas brothers Ping and Japeth; or the LA Tenorio-Mark Barroca battle for PG supremacy. But Ginebra’s latest addition Joseph Yeo, in his first Manila Clasico, had other ideas.

Dayories: Sampaloc, Manila

Driving around Manila on a Saturday, you will see these street kings on almost every corner. Some are barefoot, some shirtless, but all of them always ready to play. Pay respect.

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Tweets of the Day: October 31

So, LeBron went home, played at the city’s “biggest sporting event” and lost; Melo got buckets; and OKC’s roster went to shhhiiiit. We missed you, NBA.

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Tweets of the Day: PBA Opening Day

The PBA’s 40th season was welcomed with two new expansion teams, a new arena, record-breaking attendance, and Ellen Adarna.

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The story of the NU Bulldogs

Once there was a team that no other team took seriously. That has been its story for 60 years. But on Wednesday, that story was rewritten.

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Dayories: Cubao, Quezon City

When an opportunity to play a game of hoops presents itself on a warm Saturday afternoon, wearing the proper attire is no longer a requirement.

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FEU and NU’s date with destiny

Will the Cinderella run of the NU Bulldogs continue in the UAAP Finals, or will the FEU Tamaraws prove to be this season’s destined champs after ousting defending champs DLSU?

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Para sa Bayan: A Gilas fan in Korea

We saw the worst finish ever of a Philippine national team in the Asian Games. But one Gilas fan saw something else, and it was something we didn’t see on TV.

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Starting 5ive: Things to learn from the Gilas heartbreak

Gilas Pilipinas, despite being favorites following an inspiring run at the FIBA World Cup, bowed out of contention on Sunday and will exit the 17th Asian Games without medals to bring home.

In lieu of hardware, here are five priceless lessons that Gilas players, coaching staff, and diehards should take away from the disappointing stint, which may come handy for the FIBA Asia Championship next year:

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Dayories: Brgy. South Triangle, Quezon City

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A day after Gilas elevated Philippine basketball back among the world’s elite, a kid from Quezon City took to the streets to pay tribute to the man who brought us there.

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