Former two-time NBA All-Star player Joakim Noah graced the NBA Jr. clinic at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong City on Sunday, June 30.

The 2014 NBA Defensive Player of the Year shared invaluable lessons to the young hoopers and reminded the participants to embrace their role in basketball.

"Not everybody is going to be the next Kobe Bryant," Noah said as he emphasized the importance of being a team player. VIDEO BY NICOLE ANNE D.G. BUGAUISAN

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