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. You know, right when I got off the plane I could not believe how many people knew that .
It's beautiful to see a culture that really loves basketball,' he said.It has been a decade since Noah played for Chicago Bulls since when he was drafted in 2007.Playing for nine years in the same franchise, Noah then shifted to NBA teams and played for New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, and LA Clippers.After his stint with the Clippers in 2020 he was waived by the team, and he retired right after.
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