CLARK FREEPORT—As the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) reboot nears in the bubble, giant LED boards were successfully installed on Friday at the Angeles University Foundation (AUF) Arena for the virtual fans of the league.
The PBA will have its fans visible in the gym through the LED screens as the games will be closed to the public as part of the strict health protocols being implemented.
Players will also get to hear the cheers of their supporters, same with the system put up by the National Basketball Association (NBA) in its own bubble in Orlando.
The PBA will only have a lone conference--the Philippine Cup--as the pandemic forced the league to a seven-month suspension.
Games will kick off on Sunday (October 11), with double-headers set to be played every day.
The 12 teams had already arrived at the luxurious Quest Hotel, the residence of the PBA delegation for the duration of the bubble, two weeks ago.
Other PBA delegates also entered the bubble on Tuesday and Wednesday while Commissioner Willie Marcial will arrive on Saturday in time for the league's restart.