Watching the NBA finals became a family moment for this politiko.
Sotto, Lacson, other politikos celebrate Lakers victory
The Los Angeles Lakers basketball team has been crowned the 2020 NBA champion, and some politikos are ecstatic over the victory.
‘Leading by example’: LeBron James and NBA boost voter rights
New Cleveland resident Steven Catudal was eager to register to vote in his adopted state of Ohio. He found an unlikely ally to thank for smoothing that process during a turbulent election year: basketball superstar LeBron James.
Multitasking skills: Evardone watches NBA game while attending Zoom meeting
Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone has some mad multitasking skills. The former lawmaker managed to attend a virtual meeting with fellow politikos while watching a…
Saklap! After Heat beats Celtics, Angara loses bet to son, does 50 push-ups in Miami jersey
There is a friendly basketball wager in the Angara household. Senator Sonny Angara is betting Boston Celtics will win while son Manalo is rooting for…
Michael Jordan makes rare political statement to call for change after Floyd death
NBA icon Michael Jordan decried “ingrained racism” in America Sunday as the sports world’s reaction to the death of unarmed black man George Floyd leapt leagues and continents.
China blasts ‘arrogance and hypocrisy’ of US VP Pence speech
Beijing slammed US Vice President Mike Pence for his “arrogance and hypocrisy” on Friday after he voiced support for Hong Kong democracy protesters and accused the NBA of kowtowing to China.
Punishment awaits NBA’s commissioner for defaming China: state media
Punishment will be meted out “sooner or later” to the NBA’s commissioner for defaming China, state television said, as Beijing and the basketball league continue to grapple publicly.
China denies telling NBA to fire exec over Hong Kong tweet
China denied Friday that it demanded that the NBA fire a Houston Rockets executive over a tweet supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.
Chinese media slams NBA’s ‘about face’ on Hong Kong
Chinese state media slammed the NBA for an “about-face” Tuesday after the body said it would not apologise for a tweet by the Houston Rockets General Manager supporting pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
NBA backs free speech after Hong Kong tweet furor
The NBA has insisted it backs free speech, after US politicians accused it of caving to China in a row over a pro-democracy tweet that has cost the Houston Rockets lucrative Chinese sponsors and airtime.
Trudeau sad with Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green leaving Toronto Raptors
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is grieving over the departure of Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green from Toronto Raptors but remains grateful for their help…
Start ’em young: Mar Roxas watches NBA with son Pepe
It’s NBA Finals season and this politiko-and-son tandem was glued on the television rooting for the favorite team. Former Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar…
Celtics fan! Robredo watches NBA game in Boston
Vice President Leni Robredo reportedly got a chance a watch action-packed playoff game between Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers during her recent visit to the…
Mar Roxas is NBA analyst of the day
A huge NBA fan, Former Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas has started to share his picks for the 2018 NBA playoffs.
North Korea: the celebrity circuit’s unlikeliest outpost
What do a flamboyant wrestler-turned-senator from Japan, a former NBA star with a penchant for tattoos and a French comedian with a string of convictions to his name have in common?
NBA break muna: Sonny, JV, Joel react to Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade
Three politikos briefly took a break from work to join the online buzz over the controversial trade affecting NBA superstars Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas.
Hoops analyst Angara tips Celtics: Paul George is the man
Senator Sonny Angara played the role of basketball analyst on Twitter and gave his expert advice regarding which top NBA talent the Boston Celtics should go after in the off-season.
Alan Cayetano meets Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson
Senator Alan Cayetano just had an incredible NBA moment while on a visit to the United States.
Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’ made this NBA player cry
Congratulations, President Donald Trump. You made a grown man from the National Basketball Association (NBA) cry.
Sukatan ng Gilas uniform yan! Awestruck politiko thinks Bong Go has moves like Steph Curry
President Rodrigo Duterte’s famous special assistant has a few nifty basketball moves. Christopher “Bong” Go, a close aide of the President, plays like Golden State…
Duterte out to inspire Gilas Pilipinas, watches France game live
President Rodrigo Duterte isn’t about to let Gilas Pilipinas 4.0 down.
Hind pa sure ball: Duterte might watch Gilas game on TV
President Rodrigo Duterte’s attendance in Gilas Pilipinas 4.0’s high stakes match against France this coming Tuesday at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City isn’t a sure thing yet.
