Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl
Some of the NBA’s biggest stars are already in Manila for their 2-match exhibition series against Smart-Gilas Pilipinas and a PBA All-Star selection.
Reigning Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, perennial All-Star Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets, former Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings, and Washington Wizards center Javalee McGee have shared their enthusiasm about playing in the Philippines over the social networking site Twitter.
Also arriving in Manila are reigning NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant and his Oklahoma Thunder teammate James Harden, rookie Derrick Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and veteran Lakers guard Derek Fisher.
They will be joined by LA Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, who will fly in from Shanghai, China on Saturday.
The 9-man NBA selection will play at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday against a team made up of PBA All-Stars.
On Sunday, the NBA stars will face the Smart-Gilas Pilipinas national squad.
In addition to playing in the exhibition games, Bryant and company will also see select places in Manila.
