Basketball in the Philippines has been a huge part of its culture. Wherever you will go be it in the streets of Manila or in the provinces
he basketball court will always be present. Just by walking in the streets of a certain community, there will always be a place where boys will be playing basketball. It can be a makeshift half court with a D.I.Y. ring, or a covered court complete with other facilities like the scoreboard and the benches.
Many youths are hooked up to this game. Youths are talented to this game, they're commited to this game but they are disappointed, they are ashamed. Why? because they think they can't play without a nice court, they can't pay without a shoes. But they are wrong Basketball is not all about where you're playing, it's not about the shoes, it's not about how you wear. Basketball is about the attitude, it's about the dream, it's about how you make history. Don't be affraid, show your talent. But don't forget, the name in the front of your jersy is more important than the name at your back.
From the young ones to the old, basketball is indeed a huge part of Filipinos lives whether they are athletes themselves or fans, every Filipinos has his own story to tell about the most-loved sport.
