MARCO SELORIO
THE Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) ‘Legends’ returned Down Under for a highly-anticipated Australian basketball tour in November 2019.
Philippine basketball superstars from professional ball clubs Ginebra, Purefoods, Alaska and San Miguel comprised the visitors.
The stars included some of the PBA’s Top 40 Greatest Players, such as sharpshooter Allan ‘The Triggerman’ Caidic, big man Jerry ‘Defense Minister’ Codiñera, Jojo ‘Mr Clutch’ Lastimosa, and former two-time MVP Willie Miller.
Ginebra’s Noli ‘The Tank’ Locsin, Bal ‘The Flash’ David, Vince ‘The Prince’ Hizon, EJ Feihl, and enforcer Nelson ‘The Bull’ Asaytono rounded out the PBA Legends roster.
The Legends travelled across Sydney (November 8-9, 12-14), Adelaide (November 10), and Perth (November 16-17).
A special gala dinner and awards night were held on November 8 at the Diamond Showroom of Blacktown Workers Club to honour the PBA Legends, followed by a ‘fan-meet’ at the Pasko Philippine Festival at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour on November 9.
The Legends’ Australian tour is organised by Six Stars Entertainment, Signature Events Australia, OzPinoy Productions, and PBA Legends Foundation.
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Picture: LegendSAN MIGUEL’S Allan Caidic looking for an opening (above).
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