(UPDATE) 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.

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