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MANILA, Philippines – Once again, the PBA warm-ups caused quite a buzz and much excitement with Manny Pacquiao at the center of attention.
The senator, reactivated just a day ago in lieu of injured starting guard LA Revilla (broken nose), suited up and joined the Mahindra Enforcer on the court for warm-ups before facing the Alaska Aces on Wednesday, August 3.
Pacquiao shoots free throws during warm-up #PBA2016 pic.twitter.com/ZygPIG2DGQ
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) August 3, 2016
Pacquiao goes for a layup #PBA2016 pic.twitter.com/dG2BRqTLuk
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) August 3, 2016
The Filipino boxing legend practiced his free throws, 3-pointers, pull-up jumpers, drives to the basket – all while accommodating selfie requests from courtside fans in between.
Pacquiao takes selfies with fans #PBA2016 pic.twitter.com/qm2TvDZAXH
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) August 3, 2016
Senator Manny Pacquiao grants photo opportunities with fans here #PBA2016 | via @janebracher pic.twitter.com/JjBUA8sAxI
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) August 3, 2016
Pacquiao was fresh from a Senate session early in the day. He is also set to play in the All-Star Blitz Game on Friday, August 5, taking Revilla’s place.
This Pacquiao 3-pointer is short #PBA2016 #warmup pic.twitter.com/p8dwKW9VeR
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) August 3, 2016
Pacquiao practices his shooting #PBA2016 pic.twitter.com/kBNv3D2aiX
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) August 3, 2016
Pacquiao was the first playing coach of two-year-old team Mahindra, and played a total of just 39 minutes in 6 games in the PBA. He has made only one of his 13 total field goal attempts and last played a PBA game two conferences ago in November 2015. – Rappler.com
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