NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson held up the golden NBA championship trophy for a forest of outstretched hands to touch as fans celebrated the New York Knicks ' first title in 53 years with a booming parade through Manhattan 's skyscraper-flanked “Canyon of Heroes.” “Damn, New York,...
Eight-division world boxing champion and sports icon Manny Pacquiao took a moment to celebrate and congratulate Jordan Clarkson who just became the first Filipino-American NBA titlist with the New York Knicks. In an Instagram post by Steve Jumalon, Pacquiao and Clarkson shared a video call where...
Jordan Clarkson became the first-ever Filipino-American NBA champion after the New York Knicks finished off the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in Game 5 of the Finals to end a 53-year title drought. The Knicks once again displayed unwavering resolve to pull off a thrilling comeback from 16 points down...
Excitement grows louder as the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks dispute the NBA crown in a best-of-seven series that promises intense action and high-stakes drama. And this year’s Finals brings a meaningful storyline for this basketball-crazed nation with Jordan Clarkson and Dylan Harper...
One Filipino is surely raising the Larry O’Brien trophy for the first time ever at the end of the NBA Finals regardless of who wins it between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. The only question is who it will be between Dylan Harper of the Spurs and Jordan Clarkson of the Knicks —...
As the country continues to wait for a full-blooded Filipino player to break into the NBA, local fans have remained steadfast in throwing their support for players with Filipino roots who continue to carry the nation’s hopes in the world’s premier basketball league. Leading that group are...
NBA star Jordan Clarkson took some time away from the competitive league and dove right through the bustling streets of New York City to find pockets of Filipino culture and celebrate his heritage. Clarkson starred in an episode of Off Day — produced by American multi-media platform company...
Five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher is looking to translate his successful playing career into a more meaningful coaching journey following his visit to the Philippines for the NBA Jr. Coaches Clinic at the NBA Community Court in Mandaluyong earlier this week. From left: Norman Black, Derek Fisher,...
Filipino-American player Jordan Clarkson reached a new career milestone after recording his first NBA triple-double in Utah's 127-90 rout of Dallas at Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Jan. 2 (Manila time). Keyonte George celebrates a triple-double by Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz...
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (left), Jordan Clarkson (Speaker’s office, Facebook) The Philippines and Japan are two basketball-crazy nations--something that Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio somewhat alluded to during his historic address before...
Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson took time to look back to what he described as a fun experience during the off-season after spending time with Gilas Pilipinas and playing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Jordan Clarkson (Noel Pabalete/MB) In a video of the Utah Jazz Media Availability press...
Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player Jordan Clarkson is still feeling young and competitive to keep playing for the country in the foreseeable future. Jordan Clarkson to continue playing for the Philippines. (Noel Pabalete) The 31-year-old Utah Jazz star brought the Philippines to its...
