MANILA, Philippines — Former NBA two-time All-Star Joakim Noah felt the roaring energy in Manila and indeed believed that the Philippines is 'basketball-crazy' after the warm welcome of the Filipinos. On his three-day trip in the country, the 2014 Defensive Player of the Year was surprised at how the Filipinos showed love with his presence right the moment he got off the plane. 'I think it's beautiful.
After his stint with the Clippers in 2020 he was waived by the team, on which he retired right after. Now on a mission to share his sport to the young generation all over the world, the 39-year-old also shared what is like to be an ambassador of the game, and gave his cents on the recent NBA top picks from France. 'I think it's interesting, you know? Being able to travel the world now as an ambassador of the game you know.