Hoops Paradise: The Philippines’ Love of the Game

ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth and Titan's Nikko Ramos explore how the Philippines came to be a nation of Hoop Heads, from the origins of the world's second professional basketball league, to the Filipino-Americans in the NBA today. Coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat, ESPN's Pablo Torre, legendary PBA coach Tim Cone, the first Filipino-American to play in the NBA, Raymond Townsend, and more, join Cassidy and Nikko to figure out how the Philippines developed such a unique love affair with basketball.

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C Buhay

Thank you!!!

The story of basketball in the Philippines is exactly the kind of story we need to all hear and learn more about. Not only the mark of colonialism, but an excavation of a wild pocket of culture and love for basketball. Thank you for telling this story with such care!
k Cruises

Idk

The first thing isn’t the same thing
HoopHamster

Disappointed

I was excited about the topic but hosts are annoying. Rich topic with long hoop’s history but hosts lack ability to speak with authority and command on Philippines basketball. Can’t believe the NBA sponsored these two. Hope a more professional duo can pick up this podcast and reward it with the talent it deserves.
Rafeboogs

Bilib na bilib!

Cassidy and Nikko did such a wonderful job with the subject matter, emphasizing the personal side when it matters and the big-picture when it takes over. Galing!
SideCoPsycho

Naks naman! I’m so excited!

Looking forward to this podcast!
Nate Rumble

Great hosts and content

Can’t wait to watch and listen

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