LeBron, Paul George have visited this famous basketball court in a crumbling tenement | SC Featured
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2020
- The sudden death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna sparked tributes around the world. Perhaps none were more stirring than a mural painted on a basketball court in the Philippines in the middle of a seven-story dilapidated building that is used as a housing project in one of the poorest areas of Manila. The government is currently trying to evacuate the structure, deeming it “unfit” for living, but the residents have refused to leave, and one of the main reasons is the basketball court at the center of the property. Jordan Clarkson tells the story.
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This should be a Park on 2k
Yep it is on live
On all live games or only on a certain one?
Mark Schlingloff nba live
@@WMR_Oliverse which year?
There's a mod in 2k20 that you will have that court in blacktop
Honestly wish this could be like a 30 for 30 or an ESPN special just something more than a 6 minute clip to show us ppl who live in the US and around the world more about such a magical place like this.
Edgar Ramirez 🚫🧢 this like a wonder of the world for me
So true! This should be a 30 for 30 special. Where exactly in Taguig is the tenement. I’m familiar with the C5 area. Is it close to there?
@@Dream331 Yeah it's along the west end c5, skyway intersection, near the airport area
@@andyniaball Thank you! I hope to check it out on my next visit at the end of the month.
Dream331 yes, it’s close to C5. Some parts of C5 is actually in Taguig.
4:07 I didn’t know there are also other Kobe paintings on the roof of the building.
That’s beautiful
And the 2 is for Gianna on the left building I believe
They haven't change that Kobe and Gigi floor and the walls are all decorated in Kobe quotes and thank yous. My friend that lives in the Philippines tells me how inspiring and how great it looks, and how much they mourned for Kobe, Philippines was really strucked when Kobe lost his life with gigi.
Hector Pac q so awesome they did all that, so sad too
Hector Pac the entire world was struck with their deaths. I cried for days personally
I live in Trinidad and we are sad as well
timaica Lopez half my family is there. Father, sisters n cousins. I love it there
Still can't believe KOBE gone. I think I took him for granted. We always do.
I spent time in Philippines...during marine corp.....those people are our brothers and sisters in another part of the world....lets be loving brothers and sisters and get their back💝🌷🌹☺
Attenhut!
@@kidlat9222 at ease civillian
@@richiemunoz2506 i bet you loved them filipino ladies too thoo them asian persuasions
@@kellyraesibayan6223 you obviously a former marine or been informed...the women are very extra affectionate..that's y I have a special place in my heart 4 them
But I respect the women as well as the country
Just visited the court today for the first time in my life and it was awe-Inspiring to say the least. Knowing the history within those crumbling walls, seeing the art on the walls and the court itself, and most of all being immersed in the community and culture of the residents, I got chills standing in one of the most iconic streetball courts. It was surreal, I got chills.
They LOVE the place. As I was taking pictures of the court, I was serenaded by people singing karaoke just a few floors above. Despite the poor living conditions, people are so happy and proud to call that place home. And people are truly passionate about the beautiful sport.
If you ever get the chance to visit this icon, certainly do.
Mabuhay 🇵🇭
There are no words for the feeling I'm having to see this video at 4 am in the morning..the conditions of their living quarters..for the passion and the love they have..and the heart and hope they have..I don't know...but this is something special...I'm speechless right now...
Growing up in Chicago I have nothing but love and respect for my fellow Filipino brothers and sisters. Most humble and respectful group i met in my life. From what I see they are full of passion and heart. Manny Pacman shows what great ppl they really are. The mural of Kobe Bryant is just a scratch in the surface. They have such a special love for boxing & basketball 💯
appreciate it brother
“This does put a smile on my face...along with some tears” 😢
I feel the same way😢
Same here
Lost it when I saw Kobe and Gigi
Why dont the NBA help rebuild those buildings with help of the Philipine government? that would be pocket change for them....
PH politicians just gonna pocket those money if you take it through them
Pocket change could be spent everywhere
Well, Filipino Government rn is anti-poor tbh. The rich get richer, the poor even more poor.
@@devvv4616 yes just like they did to the yolanda victims. they don't care for a region sank in water just to have money.
That’s a country issue it needs real help not basketball court help!!!
Jordan Clarkson, the last NBA player Kobe's assist with a dunk.
The love of Filipinos for basketball goes beyond heart; it is life.
facts
In basketball, Filipinos don’t have the height but they have the heart.
Beng Bang but there are filipinos in NBA and filipino team doing well also in FIBA world cup
@@LeoBrightLight im pretty sure he meant the AVERAGE filipino, obviously there are still some tall ones, just like in china.
HOW DO YOU KNOWWWWWWWW THATS SO TRUE
So ano pala sila junmar at japet pati si greg slaughter malalaking ampaw sa fiba
I wish soccer was big in the Philippines because of that.
Petition to make this place an official court in NBA Blacktop
Æ STHETIC park
Æ STHETIC No... and why?
Not just the court but also the mural of Kobe and Gigi
It's in NBA live.
It sits on a fault line so even they want to i think the government wont allow it
I can’t stop crying after watching this. I pray that we can find a way to help these people and at the same time save the tenement.
This was very humbling. A lot of us take too much for granted.. appreciate all that you have.
I love how Jordan Clarkson narrated this. Not sure why.
Bc he’s Filipino ?
he is a phil/fil-am
@Buddy Guyerson You are an idiot!
Red Light District half Filipino
Buddy Guyerson no he has every right don’t comment unless you actually know the situation
"I live here" "I die here" Basketball is their only hope to live and survive. So Happy to see how basketball helping others
Jordan clarkson is a nice person.. very humble..i like him so much. We love you jordan❤️💓💘
Tenement court is like Rucker Park in New York. It is iconic, it is cultural, it is historic, it is home to many basketball memories in the Philippines.
Spent a few months in the Philippines, it is now one of my favorite places in the world!! Amazing people!!!
A Filipino’s most sacred items
- a grain of rice
- a basketball
- tsinelas
Pacquiao lmaoo
Yeah and pacquiao
Adobo
adobong manacc
TABO
My eyes filled with tears because i understood every emotion they feel
Amazing. I didnt know the story behind these courts. Proud filipina!
It's only "one" court.
Only “one” court.
u proud but dont know about it
@@akoCmudshake but there’s 2 courts there. The one showed is the open one, the other one has a roof.
Why are you proud to be a filipina if we have a corrupt government?
filipinos are the nicest people i have ever meet in my life ,
Keke Edordu
I agree.
Thank you
Where ypu from friend?
Mandaluyong City, Philippines.
We love Kobe here.
Everyone here ain't nice tho im just sayin
This should be in 2k. Mycarreer and as an option in terms of the courts
"Blacktops Court"
It's in NBA Live already actually. Hopefully 2k adds it with the mural
It’s in live
Would be cool if you could choose what art to go with it too;;
Miguel Marco no and why
Dear Kobe,
❤👑💜💛
Love from Philippines
If “You Got Served” was based on basketball.. this is where they battle
Kobe has been immortalized in basketball like 2Pac was in Hip Hop.
Murals all around the world is amazing !!!
And Bruce Lee in martial arts.
Right!! I still can’t believe it. Kobeeeeee!!!!! 💜
Yeah this made me think just imagine if 2pac lived atleast same as kobe age 41 not 25... imagine what he would have done in these years..
Its sad man none deserve to die that young 25 and 41 god created us to die old but its our lifestyle we humans created and our technology most of people die young now from wars,gangs, planes or car aciddents and from viruses wich are caused from us..
2pac and Kobe the 2 Kings of L.A.
The game of basketball has an impact unlike any other sport around the world aside from maybe soccer. Since it can be played at any second, it brings people together everywhere.
@Mateo Seymour Right I was confused I had to go back & read it again to make sure I wasn't trippin 😂
Soccer for sure right now has the most impact. In Soccer you don't even need a goal, you just need a ball, that's it. And it's played in every corner of the world.
Basketball and soccer both have the same impact
@@TrexoYT0 Maybe in a few years, but right now it doesn't that's just facts. And I love basketball don't get me wrong...
Soccer has a way bigger impact. But I get what you're saying
Thank you Jordan Clarkson. Your always proud of being Filipino. And we are also proud of you. Raise our flag kabayan! Good luck!
Manny Pacquiao-4:32 where's my boxing fans at🔥🔥
I'm Filipino my self and been a fan of Jordan Clarkson since he got drafted by the Lakers its awesome how he's telling his story in the Philippines Respect!🇵🇭
Clarkson has dual citizenship with the Philippines and the United States. His Filipino citizenship is by virtue of ancestral descent. His father Mike Clarkson is African-American, while his mother Annette Davis is of half Filipino descent.
@@neanderthal599 Thanks for the information Lol 👍
Thank You Salamat JC for representing us pinoys!
Go fund me would have this problem solved in a day or less. Let's get these people who currently live there a proper housing unit they can feel safe in.
Andrew Gabriel Start the link
It's not about money. The government has already offered to give the residents free housing elsewhere but the residents refused to leave because the relocation site is far from this place. This is prime property on an area that is a coveted place for developers. It's within the city center, that's why residents refuse to leave. It's near their jobs, their schools, the market, the malls. If they agree to relocate, this area will immediately be bought by developers and turned into a condominium or a high rise building.
Since when can a go fund me page fix a fault line?
@@HVBRSoF Why would they rebuild there if it is on a major fault line.
No way, I’d rather help Black American ppl here struggling in the USA 🇺🇸!!
Amazing! The NBA should commission these artists to paint courts for certain games throughout each season. They could start a foundation to help build new housing for these people too.
Please share your thoughts on this to the public and let's hope they listen
There's only few words that I could say.
*I'm proud of them*
This touched me. I had seen the Kobe & Gianna mural before and it made me want to visit, but had know idea the game basketball meant that much nor how high the stakes for everyone out there.
I really want visit that court one day. I hope something happens and that place is saved.
Respect.
They haven't change that Kobe and Gigi floor and the walls are all decorated in Kobe quotes and thank yous. My friend that lives in the Philippines tells me how inspiring and how great it looks, and how much they mourned for Kobe, Philippines was really strucked when Kobe lost his life with gigi.
Man Philippines in my opinion is a kobe country when kobe dominated the nba. Those times. Everytime kobe visits manila, basketball fanatics all over the country wants to see him. Whether a kobe/laker fan or not. From kids who plays basketball on the streets to pro's. Everyone is excited ( not being exaggerated coz i witnessed it myself ). With so many superstars in the nba, he's the only one who often visits our country. And that maybe is one of the reasons he captured the hearts of the filipino's. Neither was i a fan of kobe that time.
"We may be lack in height but we're big in heart"
Basketball is life baby!
Amen!
Yun nga ang problema!
FACT!
Filipinos are more skillful BUT not as athletic like other race. It requires genes and roots.
PUSO
Wow that's deep we living good lifes and crying over everything when they dont got nothing but hope.Thats change together
The typical phrase a mother says here in the Philippines when their children complain "Dont complain! be thankful that you even get to eat that while there are filipinos out there who is hungry but doesn't even have something to eat right now".
So be thankful for your life right now, there are so many people who wishes to have the same life as you including me.
incredible video. So powerful!
this could be a great mycareer story tbh
Kai Sotto career story (jk he prolly was born rich lol)
This one or the Mexican Semi Pro League is pretty dope too...i saw a Vice special on it and thought it would be a dope 2k MyCareer story
Much better than that horrfic Frequency Vibrations BS Spike Lee tried to push on us a few years back
@@devvv4616 Just middle class. Or think Steph Curry's upbringing.
NBA Live 19 stole this court already
Props to ESPN for this. We Filipinos appreciate it. Thank you!!!
@Eric Ortman English is not their first language so don't be rude about it...
Amazing. Please share more of these stories.
I'm just near this place and I'm so happy that this place is featured worldwide
The artworks alone made a difference.
"Its more than a game, this is a passion."
Man, that's some pain, hardwork and pure bonding!Sudos to u guys
WOW. Them Filipinos have a lot of basketball Pride and they really love Kobe.
Here in philippines 🇵🇭 Kobe was undoubtedly one of our favourite players
The NBA players should build them a new building with a court in the middle just like thr old one
The don't want to leave regardless.
This is a foreign country with its own government and politics. Walking in and building something isn't that easy
In this world we all speak the same language and its called money.
Money talks in every country
Especially in a poor country
Jordan Clarkson should raise a suggestion to the player's union to rebuild this basketball holy ground..
Are you 10. They could just donate money to renovate the building.🤦🏻♂️🙄
"I live here, I die here" -- such a powerful statement for loving a sacred sanctuary.
What an amazing story thank you for sharing this !
my prayers go out to the people living there, hopefully, the government can get them out of harm's way asap.
Philippine Government did offer a relocation but they say its far from their work/school etc things will be properly compensated but they refuse.. They need to be moved elsewhere since the tenement if a freaking old building and it sits on top of a fault line.. no modern technology would save any reconstruction of that building once a major quake hits.. Its not about the pride of the tenement anymore they are just being stubborn at this point.. then if anything goes wrong we all would point fingers at the authority as if they never gave warnings..
Get them out???? Did you not watch the video
I think you need to watch it again, maybe even turn the subtitles on this time.
Someone’s needs to Rebuild the Tenement for those people
The fault line tho. Maybe Japanese approach in building could help. Their good at resisting quakes. 🙌
As it's been explained, this area is highly coveted by the government for urban development. Any funding would have to go through the government and it wouldn't go to refurbishing the structure.
That someone could very easily be the multi billion dollar mega Corp that is the NBA. How about it commish and the 30 billionaire owners?
I agree
I was thinking just build a new better one. With running water and better living. Not near a fault line
In the military I stood watch for the navy. The Filipinos i met overseas shared stories their families and culture with me and we all looked similar color wise. I’m a black American let that simmer
Vernon Jordan, II. Filipinos and Black history is connected if everyone is unware. Jose Rizal wrote his 2 novels which ignited Philippine Revolution after reading Uncles Toms Cabin, a novel about African American Enslavery.
@Jon Evans here we go what
we're Blacks of Asians
@@p0l0y-85 South east asians are tan people.
A year after, still chills
Man, I know alot about the Philippines. I could be Dennis Rodman's dad, Philander, if I wanted to be. Just without the 60+ children. I loved Palawan but my Lolo's province of Ilocos Norte is so underrated.
Didn’t know that one of my favorite commentators has Filipino roots.
And yes, I agree that the Northern part of the Phils is underrated. My lolo and lola were from there as well.
I agree, Ilocos Norte is so underrated. The whole province needs more love
@@jeffreyramirez3677 Mind if I ask who's that commentator exactly? Seems familiar to me
Piripiao LA Clippers 👆🏽 We both have the same views regarding basketball. I’ve seen him comment heaps in videos of Clippers’ games.
hi i'm from ilocos norte. yeah, Ilocos is very underrated but we're trying to change that view. tourism and the economy is growing so fast now
This was so moving and powerful. Crazy to thing how much of an impact basketball can have on a community
Omg now I'm crying 😟😭
Speechless. Praying for them.
That mural/image/painting of Kobe & Gianna hits and hurts so much seeing that, and knowing they gone :(
This looks like an NBA street homecourt intro
This was beautiful, as an American (no I'm not proud to be) makes me appreciate being born in a thriving society! My mission in life is to make an impact&help others thru music.
Man, millions of people would be willing to change nationality with you. You have a lot of reason to be proud of your heritage. Stop focusing on the negatives. Almost all countries have done horrifying things...
You should be proud you are american. You guys were given the opportunity of a decent life.
Wow the ESPN featured the Philippines Tenement Taguig City. 😊
This should be longer!!
I agree😌
Yes!
Such a moving story so sad. My heart goes out to those ppl I hope nothing happens and they get to be in their homes 😢❤️
WOW... what a humbling & beautiful display of art on so many levels💜🙏🏽
love this video. Filipinos showing how they love the game since the 70s
So lovely, daddy was with his baby till the very end, God bless the both of them 😢💔
I pray such earthquake never comes, please keep those people safe.
The tenement is on the fault line
Love this video
Thank you, Kobe.
#24
That court is designed beautifully
Pure love from 🇵🇭 to Bryants
LeBron and Paul George are remarkable human beings for taking the time to acknowledge and visit their humble court. A true testament of the Kobe Bryant influence around the world Rich or Poor it doesn't matter never give up.
Wow i almost cried very good inspirational story and I never usually comment in most videos I see
HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES BASKETBALL IS A RELIGION. 💛
Winter Snow shut up
@@planbee9915 LOL chill
Zenigundam play against jalen green and see if you feel like tmac against him lmao
@@RobbieStacks90 You’re a 5’6 weenie, relax
Wait, you’re not even 5’3 yourself boy, stick to defending pedos and running from Chris Hansen
@@RobbieStacks90 You're not that tall bud. You're still in the category of a midget. So stop.
That was heart wrenching in so many ways!
Thank you and God bless
This was amazing. I wish ESPN would produce more content like this.
This is Amazing love for the game of Basketball, now I know why Kobe visited it 6X already before he passed away, because their love for the sport is just like his love for the game, no excuses play barefoot play no matter what.
That part is underrated. I was 16 and I balled. My uncle from the Phils who's technically semi pro started playing with us in his slides. I'm thinking no way this dude can play. He creamed everyone on the court too while smoking and wearing slides. I did not get it. Lol. I had Nike everything on. I could see his toe nails and ashy feet. I don't underestimate anymore. These kids don't have a lot but they work miracles with what they have. Amazing clip.
And in remote areas they will use coconut when there's no rubber ball!
This is the best video thats come out of espn
We love kobe, We're one! ❤️
-Philippines. ❤️
4:02 Kobe and Gigi Bryant Mural Tribute
4:33 Manny Pacquiao Mural
4:42 LeBron James Mural
4:46 Jordan Clarkson
4:53 Paul George
4:58 Lebron James
4:10 Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Mural 👑
May mata rin kami
@@xrizbira vv timestamp yan
@@xrizbira tanga di moba alam timestamp
@@H0LYZ3N bugok yan.. di alam yung timestamp
I loved my country 🇵🇭 Thank You JC Thank you ESPN for featuring how impact the basketball here in the Philippines ❤️ Mabuhay!
Why you love our country? Because of our corrupt government?
@@Jonases_20 hes not talking about the government its all about the culture and people
@@oldmankhyle well, why love our country if it's dirty and poor
Wow!!!...So sad 😞
I could watch a 1hr documentary on this🥺.. This is Beautiful💕
Sports brings people together ❤️🙏🏽
Broooo ESPN brought the HEAT w this one!
Almost cried when i seen them connect with the NBA players.
Wow i just watch this now. Im Proud of Jordan clarkson.
Yo that was so Powerful !
The best mural and tribute to Kobe hands down
Speechless. 💖
Wooow this is amazing!!
That's amazing. I want to go to that court
You will be welcomed with open arms. The community there is amazing which is why I worry for them and their safety
@@WhalesWilly i hope everything ends up good for them. NBA scouts need to go out there and sign some ballers. Maybe then the signed players can give to the community and keep it their home
@@fyi_goodsoul7346 its in the fault line. Even if they rebuild iys still dangerous thats why the government want them to relocate.
Proud 🇵🇭✨🙏
Idol jordan clarkson. Thank you. God bless.
Amazing keep up the good work and God Bless 🙏
Great piece... I didn't know Jordan Clarkson was Filipino