PBA and Gilas Pilipinas legend Jimmy Alapag and multi-titled Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin banner the roster of prominent sports and basketball luminaries in the relaunched NBA.com Philippines, the NBA’s official digital destination in the country.
Alapag, a six-time PBA champion and one-time PBA MVP, will be teaming up with current Gilas Pilipinas program director and three-peat UAAP champion coach Baldwin, to provide Filipino fans with an in-depth look and understanding of the NBA.
“We’re excited to team up with the ‘Mighty Mouse’ Jimmy Alapag, whose experience and success as both player and coach will give audiences a fresh take on the league,” said Jude Turcuato, PLDT first vice president and head of sports.
“We (also) have coach Tab Baldwin, program director of Gilas Pilipinas, whose expertise can provide fans a much deeper understanding of the sport,” he added.
Along with Alapag and Baldwin, renowned sportscaster and sports journalist Mico Halili will spearhead the creation of various content that will offer unique local perspective on the NBA.
The NBA.com/Philippines, the digital home court for all things NBA, will give Filipino fans access to game highlights, stats, standings, scores, schedules, and many more.
The website will also feature highly informative localized content, including recaps and analysis from its sports reporters and basketball personalities, as well as a weekly podcast called NBA Hype Squad, which will feature discussions hosted by local influencers about the latest news in the league.
As part of Smart’s promotions, the network will provide its prepaid and postpaid subscribers access to editorial content on NBA.com/Philippines without incurring data charges.
“This is a huge milestone not only for Smart, but also for Filipino fans who now have a dedicated new platform to follow their idols, stay up-to-date on games, and engage with fans who share the same passion for hardcourt action,” said Smart president and CEO Al Panlilio.
Smart postpaid users can watch the ongoing NBA season by subscribing to NBA League Pass, which is offered in monthly and 3-Game Choice packages at P485 and P85, respectively.
Meanwhile, Smart prepaid customers can enjoy the livestream of NBA TV Philippines by subscribing to Smart’s data packages by dialing *123#, choosing GIGA VIDEO 99, and registering their mobile and ticket number on NBA.Smart. – Rappler.com
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