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· Bryan Ke
7’2″ prospect Kai Sotto to work out with Knicks in hopes of becoming first Philippine-born NBA player
Filipino NBA draftee Kai Sotto is set to work out with the New York Knicks and 11 other teams later this week. Sotto, 20, trained in Atlanta last week in the hopes of becoming the first-ever Philippine-born basketball player to play in the NBA. The workouts are important for…
· Bryan Ke
NBA beat reporter on leave after Warriors fans unearth his past racist, transphobic tweets
Golden State Warriors beat reporter Mark Haynes temporarily deactivated his official Twitter account after his past homophobic, sexist and racist tweets went viral. Haynes upset Warriors fans after saying Steph Curry was a “frontrunner” – someone who only celebrates and performs…
· Ryan General
Onlyfans creator claims having sex with Meta employees led to unbanning of her Instagram account
An OnlyFans creator has claimed during a recent podcast appearance that she had sex with Meta employees to have her blocked Instagram account restored. Kitty Lixo, who has a growing following on Instagram, made the shocking allegation on the “No Jumper” podcast.
· Bryan Ke
‘Never in my wildest imagination’: NBA legend Michael Jordan fulfills Filipino artist’s childhood dream
Self-taught Filipino artist Christian Oliver Talampas’ dream came true after his idol, NBA legend Michael Jordan, noticed and signed his charcoal painting depicting the iconic “Last Shot” moment of the 1998 NBA Finals. The painting shows Jordan, age 34 at the time and currently…
· Michelle De Pacina
NBA fan asks Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves to sign his rice cooker in viral video
A video of a Lakers fan who brought a rice cooker to NBA player Austin Reaves’ autograph signing in Rowland Heights, California, on Feb. 6 went viral on social media. “I thought it would be funny, and it would be fun for him. I didn’t want to bring a basketball or a picture,…
· Ryan General
NBA fans shown Chinese ambassador’s message amid criticism of players allegedly benefiting from Xinjiang forced labor
The Washington Wizards hosted their annual “Chinese New Year” celebration during a match with the Los Angeles Clippers on Jan. 25. As part of the celebration, Qin Gang, the Chinese ambassador to the United States, recorded a video message for the event’s basketball players and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Fil-Am NBA players Jalen Green and Jordan Clarkson share history and a hug on Filipino Heritage Night
NBA players Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets and Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz shared the court on Wednesday, marking the second time in NBA history that two athletes of Filipino descent played in the same game. Utah Jazz hosted a Filipino Night to celebrate Green and…
· Bryan Ke
Former NBA player racially abused in China by angry fans
Former NBA player Sonny Weems was subjected to racial discrimination after a game between the Guangdong Southern Tigers and the Liaoning Flying Leopards last Thursday when angry fans called him the n-word and told him to “get out of China.” The anger stemmed from a fight Weems…
· Bryan Ke
NBA’s Enes Kanter describes Chinese President Xi as ‘insecure tyrant,’ calls for Beijing 2022 boycott
NBA player Enes Kanter described Chinese President Xi Jinping as an “insecure tyrant” in a tweet on Sunday and further called for the boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. What happened: In his tweet, the 29-year-old Swiss-born American Turkish player shared a few…
· Bryan Ke
‘Squid Game’ creator claps back at NBA superstar Lebron James’ criticism of show’s ending
Hwang Dong-hyuk, director of the massively popular Netflix series “Squid Game,” did not pull his punches when he clapped back at LeBron James for criticizing the show’s ending. What happened: The 36-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star was caught on camera discussing the ending of…
· Ryan General
NBA player ignites Chinese outrage for calling Xi ‘brutal dictator,’ ‘Free Tibet’ messages
An NBA player has earned the ire of Chinese fans and authorities after posting pro-Tibet messages on social media. Speaking out: Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter announced in a video posted on Wednesday that he was adding his voice to “speak out against what is happening in…
· Thy Nguyen
Dice Yoshimoto named Knicks Summer League head coach, second Asian American head coach in NBA history
Dice Yoshimoto makes history as the second Asian American to be named head coach in the NBA. NBA history: Yoshimoto, 40, was selected as the Knicks’ Summer League head coach last weekend, according to The New York Post.
· Thy Nguyen
Jalen Green makes history as highest-drafted Asian American player, third Filipino player in NBA
Jalen Green made history as the NBA’s highest-drafted Asian American player in the league as well as being the third athlete of Filipino descent to make it to the NBA. Pinoy pride: Green, 19, was previously spotted working out with the Houston Rockets and became their number two…
· Ryan General
NBA Star, Utah Community Help Give Filipino Food Truck Vandalized With Racist Graffiti a Makeover
A Filipino and Asian fusion food truck in Utah that was vandalized with racist graffiti over the weekend has been redesigned with the help of the local community and NBA star Jordan Clarkson. About the attack: Yum Yum Food Truck owner Ben Pierce found racist insults covering one…
· Ryan General
NBA’s Treatment of Jeremy Lin Has Not Changed Since 2010
Jeremy Lin brought his A-game to the G League, scoring among the league’s best performers, but still failed to get a shot at an NBA comeback. Failed by a broken system: Taking on prejudice throughout his basketball journey, Lin always had to do extra to prove that he’s good…
· Ryan General
Filipino American Utah Jazz Guard Jordan Clarkson Wins NBA Sixth Man Award
Jordan Clarkson was recently named the 2021 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award (6MOY), an honor given to the best-performing reserves. Off the bench: The Filipino American Utah Jazz guard led among all NBA reserves (those not part of his team’s “first five” players), in scoring…
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin Passes Torch to New Asian Players in Heartfelt Message After Not Getting NBA Contract
Jeremy Lin penned an emotional message for his fans and social media followers after not receiving an offer to play in the NBA this month. Missing the deadline: In a recent Instagram post, Lin recalled his hard work and the challenges he overcame to prove he was ready for an NBA…
· Ryan General
Japanese NBA Star Rui Hachimura Reveals He Gets Racist Remarks ‘Almost Every Day’
Rui Hachimura, the first Japanese player to be a first-round pick in an NBA Draft, revealed on Tuesday that he receives racist messages online “almost every day.” Online hate: The 23-year-old Washington Wizards forward made the revelation via a comment on Twitter after his…
· Grace Kim
Johnny Juzang Could Be the First Asian American Lottery Pick for the NBA
Johnny Juzang, who plays as a junior guard for the UCLA Bruins, may become the first Asian American lottery pick for the NBA. Juzang, whose mother is Vietnamese, has made enormous strides for the team since he transferred over from Kentucky. The Bruins are headed into the Final…
· Bryan Ke
NBA G League Identifies Player Who Called Jeremy Lin ‘Coronavirus’
NBA’s G League has officially identified the player who called Jeremy Lin “coronavirus” last month. In a recent statement, G League shared that the 32-year-old Taiwanese American basketball player has agreed to deal with the issue in private, according to NBC News.
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