MANILA, Philippines – PBA D-League standouts will suit up for the IECO Green Warriors – the Philippines’ only team – in the Asia League Terrific 12 but they won’t be the only players to watch in the basketball club tournament set this September in Macau. 

Here are some of the players expected to turn heads in the Terrific 12:

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14 year NBA Veteran, Al Jefferson, makes his debut with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers at The Terrific 12 tournament. Known for his stints with the Utah Jazz, Charlotte Bobcats and most recently the Indiana Pacers, he had his best season in 2014 where he was named third team All-NBA. He averaged a double-double with 21.8 points per game and 10.8 rebounds per game on high-efficiency with almost 50% shooting from the field. . Catch him don the colors of the Flying Tigers for the first time on September 19, at 7pm (GMT+8) against the Ryukyu Golden Kings. . Buy your tickets now by visiting http://theasialeague.com/the-terrific-12. . Are you #GameReady? . #AsiaLeague #TheTerrific12

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Al Jefferson/Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China)

Jefferson is an NBA veteran, having played for the Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Charlotte Hornets and the Indiana Pacers in his 14-year career. 

The 33-year-old is a former member of the All-NBA Third Team and averaged 15.7 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks during his time in the league. 

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Mo Speights signed with the Guangzhou Long-Lions last July after spending 11 season in the NBA. Known for his contribution to the 2015 NBA Champions, Golden State Warriors, He aims to bring the same fire and leadership to his new team. Will he lead the Long-Lions to the Terrific 12 title? . Catch him as he debuts with the Guangzhou Long-lions as they start off against the tournament against the Chiba Jets on September 18, 2018 at 7pm (GMT+8). . Buy your tickets now by visiting theasialeague.com/the-terrific-12. . Are you #GameReady? . #AsiaLeague #TheTerrific12

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Marreese Speights/Guangzhou Long Lions (China)

The sweet-shooting Speights is best known for his time with the Golden State Warriors, with whom he won an NBA championship in 2015. 

Fondly called as “Mo Buckets,” the big man is an all-around offensive threat who can score from anywhere. He averaged 7.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and a respectable 36% clip from 3-point range in his 10-year NBA career. 

Ben Mbala/Seoul Samsung Thunders (Korea)

The Cameroonian made waves in the UAAP by winning back-to-back Most Valuable Player awards and leading the La Salle Green Archers to a UAAP title in 2016 and a bridesmaid finish in 2017.

After exhausting his collegiate playing years, he has had tours in Mexico, France and now, Korea. 

TJ Moon and Ricardo Ratliffe/Mobis Phoebus (Korea)

The two American-Koreans are no strangers to Filipino basketball fans, specifically with the agony they brought by helping Korea topple the Philippine team multiple times. 

Moon erupted for a blistering 38 points to lead Korea in virtually eliminating the Filipinos in their quarterfinals duel in 2014 Asian Games.

Meanwhile, Ratliffe dropped 30 points and 14 rebounds as the Koreans booted the Philippines out of medal contention in the 2018 Asiad with their quarterfinals triumph. 

Win! One more left for the final! #3-2 #Shandong #GoldenStars @TyLawson3 pic.twitter.com/gPVou6y4vL

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Donatas Motiejunas/Shandong Golden Stars (China)

The Lithuanian played for five seasons in the NBA, experiencing his best years with the Houston Rockets. 

He averaged 7.4 points and 3.8 rebounds in the NBA and helped the Rockets reach the playoffs for two seasons. 

Jeff Ayres/Ryukyu Golden Kings (Japan)

The 6-foot-10 slotman won an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014. 

He played for four teams in his 6-year NBA career and normed 2.9 points and 2.7 rebounds. 

Abudushalamu Abudurexiti/Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China)

Although not an import, Abudushalamu is worth noting on this list. 

He was a key cog in China’s gold medal-winning run in the 2018 Asian Games and was a thorn in the side of the Filipinos after finishing with 12 points and 8 rebounds in a thrilling 82-80 Chinese win over the Philippines in the preliminary round.

The Terrific 12 kicks off on September 18 as the Green Warriors open their campaign against the Golden Kings. – Rappler.com