In a weird twist of events, it seems the lockout has given hoop nuts in the Philippines a reason to salivate and dig deep into their pockets. Eight NBA stars are coming to the Philippines for a couple of exhibition games against the PBA All-Stars and the Smart-Gilas national squad. Who are the stars? Read 'em and weep :)
Kobe Bryant
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| The Black Mamba slithers back into Manila. (image from Jay Directo/Getty Images) |
Chris Paul & Derek Fisher
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| D-Fish & CP3 will be on the same side against the Pinoys. (image from Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) |
Tyreke Evans
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| Tyreke Evans takes his talents to the Big Dome. (image from Jamie Squire/Getty Images) |
James Harden
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| Harden's beard will make an appearance in Manila. (image from Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) |
Derrick Williams
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| This year's #2 pick will play in the Philippines before he plays in Minnesota. (image from Mike Stobe/Getty Images) |
Derrick Rose
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| The MVP is coming. WOW. (image from Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) |
Kevin Durant
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| KD will play big man in local shores. (image by the AP) |
Playdates:
July 23, 2011 (Saturday) at 7:00pm vs. the PBA All-Stars
July 24, 2011 (Sunday) at 1:00pm vs the Smart-Gilas National Squad
Ticket Prices:
Ringside/Patron: Php5,500
Lower Box: Php3,800
Upper Box A: Php1,500
Upper Box B: Php800
Bleachers/General Admission: Php350
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