The Quest for a Filipino NBA Star: From Kai Sotto to Kevin Quiambao
Source: news.source.sunstar
The article explores the ongoing quest for the first full-blooded Filipino to play in the NBA, highlighting the journeys of Kai Sotto and Kevin Quiambao. It discusses the challenges and aspirations of Filipino basketball players aiming to break into the league, reflecting on past attempts and the current global nature of the NBA.
Key Points
The article focuses on the aspiration for a full-blooded Filipino to play in the NBA, a dream that has persisted since the league's inception in 1949.
Kai Sotto, a 7-foot-3 Filipino basketball player, trained in the US and played in various leagues but remains undrafted by the NBA.
Kevin Quiambao, a versatile player from La Salle who won two UAAP MVPs, is currently playing in South Korea and aims for the NBA Summer League.
Past attempts by Filipino players like Japeth Aguilar and Bobby Ray Parks are mentioned, with Jordan Clarkson noted as a Filipino-American player in the NBA.
The NBA's increasing international presence is highlighted as a hopeful factor for Filipino players to eventually break into the league.
The challenges of making it to the NBA, including the need for relentless training and elite competition, are discussed in detail.
