LA Tenorio admitted having goosebumps sharing the stage with former NBA big man and ex-Argentine star Luis Scola during the unveiling of the official ball for the 2023 FIBA World Cup 2023, which the Philippines is co-hosting this August.

However, what got his adrenaline pumping was seeing the Molten basketball with the heart design stamped on it, emphasizing the oft repeated Gilas battlecry 'puso' which national coach Chot Reyes popularized during the country's hosting of the 2013 Fiba Asia men's championship in Manila.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details