Watch Kobe Paras on FIBA profile: ‘I wanna be original’

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Watch Kobe Paras on FIBA profile: ‘I wanna be original’
'I'm not trying to copy anyone. I don't wanna be like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, or Michael Jordan. I wanna be original'

MANILA, Philippines – Celebrating the two million views of the 2013 Honda Dunk Contest video, FIBA decides to release a profile video of Filipino basketball player Kobe Paras who is a hoops star in the making with many fans keeping tabs as he develops his game.

In the video, Paras talked about how his father – Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Hall of Famer Benjie Paras – named him after Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. The 6-foot-6 guard made it clear that he’s not “trying to copy anyone.”

“I don’t wanna be like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, or Michael Jordan,” said the young high flyer and added, “I wanna be original.”

Thirdy Ravena, a teammate of Paras in the FIBA 3×3 challenge, also appeared in the video talking about how Paras is more than just a dunker.

“He thinks a lot during the game. He can’t just jump high. He also plays really good defense, he sets you good screens… he does everything,” said Ravena.

The 17-year-old high-flyer indeed proved that he can do it all when he exploded for 27 points to lift the LA Cathedral Phantoms over the Gahr Gladiators, 84-72. Paras also tallied 10 rebounds, 4 assists and two blocks in the game.

Paras said his dream is to play for the Philippine national basketball team and he intends to do that by continuing to “practice and practice” and “follow what my dad tells me, what the coach tells me, and I’m just gonna be myself.” – Rappler.com

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