Can a Filipino be an NBA player?

Two NBA players of Filipino descent made history Thursday night. Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz and Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets became the first two Filipino American players to share the court during an NBA game. Green, a rookie on the Rockets, was the NBA’s second overall pick in the 2021 draft.

Can Filipinos play basketball?

By 1975, the Philippines had established the Philippine Basketball Association, the first pro basketball league in the world outside of the United States. Despite their small stature, Filipinos are surprisingly adept at the sport, and the country holds countless gold medals from regional competitions.

Can Jalen Green represent Philippines?

Green has not closed the door on playing for the Philippines, saying in August last year “it could happen”. But it remains unclear whether he received a Philippine passport at a young enough age to qualify under FIBA rules.

Who has Filipino blood in NBA?

Twelve years later, history was made Thursday when the NBA announced Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green and Utah Jazz forward Jordan Clarkson became the first players of Filipino descent to play in the same game. Clarkson has dual citizenship with the Philippines and the United States, according to his NBA.com profile.

Who are the Filipinos in the NBA?

The Rockets’ Jalen Green and the Jazz’ Jordan Clarkson are both of Filipino descent, marking the first time two such players are taking the floor in the same NBA game, according to the Rockets. Green’s maternal grandfather is from the Philippines. Same with Clarkson’s mother.

Is the NBA popular in the Philippines?

Basketball is also the number one sport in viewership and participation, with 99\% of people aware of the NBA. Filipinos have more access to professional basketball games than Americans themselves, with games shown on cable daily, broadcasted across four to five channels simultaneously.

What is the best sport in Philippines?

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Over time, basketball was able to captivate every Filipino’s heart. It is the most played and the most popular sport for the Filipinos. The Philippine Basketball Association was a league founded in April 1975. The national team, Gilas Pilipinas, competes internationally for the country.