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Starting 5ive: Basketball films, Pinoy version

So far, the local films released this year include a Manny Pacquiao biopic and a bunch of tween films. Sadly, still no basketball movie, which is why we had to resort to this. Here are five films that Filipino producers should seriously look into remaking. (Call us!)

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Starting 5ive: 5 fictional coaches who deserve respect

They always give the best pep talks, and they always know how to get the best from their players. Like a PG-13 version of Yeng Guiao. Here are our top five fictional coaches in basketball films.

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Starting 5ive: 5 things Lakers fans are tired of hearing

It’s not easy being a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers. After winning three titles in the Kobe-Shaq era, and two more in the Kobe-Pau era, the Purple and Gold has been on a somewhat downward spiral (by Lakers standards) in the past two seasons, posting a 21-61 win-loss record in the 2014-2015 season, its worst record in franchise history. Here are five things Lakers fans are tired of hearing.

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Starting 5ive: Free Agency Frenzy Part 2

Mark Cuban went shopping, the Portland Trail Blazers disbanded, and the Spurs are going to win another title in the next three years, probably. Let’s start the season now, please!

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Starting 5ive: Free Agency Frenzy

It is around this time when everyone is a #FutureLaker and Woj is on God Mode. Welcome to NBA free agency.

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Starting 5ive: Gilas Cadets Scouting Report

The future of Philippine basketball is in good hands, as the impressive run at the recent SEA Games proved. But how would these young players fare in an NBA Draft scouting report? Pretty good, we assume. Since we can’t say for sure, we tried using SB Nation’s “silly” scouting report generator. What we found out will shock you.

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Starting 5ive: Game 6 Vines

One man alone can’t win championships, even if that man is LeBron James, who LeBron James calls the “best player in the world.” After his Finals performance that looked a lot like Sting vs the NWO, not a lot will argue with that statement. Unless, of course, you’re Klay Thompson.

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Starting 5ive: Game 5 Vines Feat. Steph Curry

LeBron James contributed to 70 of the 91 Cavs points in Game 5, but Steph Curry and the Warriors—mostly Steph Curry—were just too good. Here are five moments in Game 5 that prove why he is MVP.

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Starting 5ive: Game 4 Vines

Some key notes from Game 4: Mozgov went Shaq on a small Warriors team; JR Smith shot 0-8; Iggy outplayed LeBron; and LeBron showed his d*ck on national TV. Sorry, what?

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Starting 5ive: Dellavedovines

After a disappointing Game 1 loss, Matthew Dellavedova missed the team bus and had to take Uber back to the hotel. After Game 2, LeBron was asked if he saved Delly a seat on the team bus, to which LeBron replied, “I’m never going anywhere without Delly again.” Game 3 saw the 24-year-old Aussie leaving the arena on a stretcher due to severe cramping. If Cavs win Game 4, they should bring home Dellavedova in a horse-drawn carriage. Or the Popemobile.

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