Gilas Pilipinas Legends, featuring Calvin Abueva, Marc Pingris, Ranidel de Ocampo, and other PBA icons, delighted Filipino fans in Melbourne and are set to bring the action to Auckland, New Zealand next.
Filipino basketball icons brought nostalgia and excitement to Melbourne as the Gilas Pilipinas Legends squared off against the MLV Stars Selection in a fun-filled exhibition game at Keilor Stadium last Saturday.
The star-studded Gilas Legends lineup featured some of the country’s most celebrated names: Calvin Abueva, Cyrus Baguio, Dondon Hontiveros, Marc Pingris, Ranidel de Ocampo, Gary David, Jeff Chan, Ryan Reyes, and Arwind Santos.
The former PBA stars suited up for Gilas in the early to mid-2010s.
Fans were treated to a display of vintage moves, trademark hustle, and highlight-reel plays that once made these players household names during their prime years in the PBA and with the national team.
The Melbourne stop is just the beginning as Pingris confirmed that the Gilas Legends are headed to Auckland, New Zealand, for another highly anticipated exhibition game.
The match promises to deliver the same mix of competition and entertainment for Filipino communities abroad who continue to show immense love and support for their basketball heroes.
Stay tuned for more details on the Auckland clash as these iconic players continue to bring the Gilas spirit to Filipino fans worldwide.