Tag: AllStar
Cade Flores feels ‘disrespected’ after PBA All-Star RSJ snub
NorthPort rookie Cade Flores.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Cade Flores didn’t hold back when asked about his exclusion from the Rookies-Sophomores-Juniors game in the upcoming PBA All-Star Weekend in Bacolod. Despite being one of the most productive rookies since the start of the season, Flores wasn’t selected to be part of the event that showcases some of…
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Juami Tiongson says PBA All-Star selection ‘just the beginning’
FILE–Terrafirma’s Juami Tiongson. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Getting selected for his first-ever appearance in the PBA All-Star Game served as both a reward and a reminder for Terrafirma’s Juami Tiongson. “It’s very humbling because I came from nothing to be all of a sudden becoming an All-Star,” Tiongson said in Filipino after scoring 30 points in…
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Standhardinger, June Mar Fajardo top picks in PBA All-Star Draft
San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo and Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger fight for the ball during the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Japeth Aguilar selected Christian Standhardinger with the first overall pick before Mark Barroca went with June Mar Fajardo in the PBA All-Star Draft held Monday night at TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City.…
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Mark Barroca, Japeth Aguilar spearhead All-Star game
Japeth Aguilar and Mark Barroca lead all the vote getters in the PBA All-Star Game scheduled next month. MANILA, Philippines—The PBA has revealed the cast for next month’s All-Star festivities in Bacolod City. It will be Team Mark Barroca against Team Japeth Aguilar in Bacolod for the All-Star Game with Barroca being the top vote-getter…
Read MoreBam Adebayo will start NBA All-Star Game, replacing Joel Embiid
Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo dunks against the Philadelphia 76ersduring the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) INDIANAPOLIS — A new honor is awaiting Miami’s Bam Adebayo: He’ll be an All-Star starter for the first time. Adebayo was announced Saturday as the replacement for Philadelphia’s Joel…
Read MoreNBA talks about role of AI at All-Star weekend tech summit
A statue of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning stand in front of signage promoting the NBA All-Star basketball game on the window on Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. The NBA All-Star game in Sunday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) INDIANAPOLIS — The NBA has used artificial intelligence for some time. It helps the…
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Mathurin caps Pacers’ All-Star celebration with Rising Stars MVP
Bennedict Mathurin of the Indiana Pacers goes up for a dunk over Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons during the NBA Rising Stars basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana guard Bennedict Mathurin put on a show for Pacers fans Friday night, earning the Rising Stars MVP award…
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Victor Wembanyama’s 1st NBA All-Star weekend awaits
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama watches his shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero) INDIANAPOLIS — Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA All-Star experience will be hectic, just like everything else has seemed so far in his rookie season with…
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NBA All-Star weekend arrives in Indianapolis
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans) INDIANAPOLIS — Welcome back, LeBron James. Welcome for the first time, Paolo Banchero, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey. All-Star…
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Los Angeles Clippers to host 2026 All-Star Game at new arena
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, left to right, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Inglewood Mayor James Butts and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pose for a photo at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The NBA has awarded the 2026 All-Star Game to the Los Angeles Clippers’ new arena, which is…
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