Have you ever been to Manila? Check this court out

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Have you ever been to Manila? Check this court out 

Post#1 » by GSWFan1994 » Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:57 pm

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No, not this court.

There's a legendary basketball court in Manila (Philippines), called "Tenement", which is simply amazing.

It has changed its design throughout the years, honoring many basketball legends.

Without further ado, here's what you've been looking for:

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Post#2 » by UcanUwill » Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:00 pm

I have seen this court, posted, not live sadly. I am Gilas team hater myself, but I admire the passion for the game.
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Post#3 » by Mallie » Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:50 pm

Are you able to play on it at some point or is the paint always drying?
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Post#4 » by Optms » Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:30 pm

The amount of people Kobe touched outside of the US makes me happy. RIP Black Mamba.
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Post#5 » by Maverick41 » Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:13 pm

Having been there and to the Philippines several times, Kobe is insanely popular there. And their locals in general just love basketball. I've visited many countries and imo the Philippines has the most passionate basketball fans.
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Post#6 » by johanliebert » Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:24 pm

Having kobe's daughter on there is odd to me.
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Post#7 » by JJ_PR » Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:32 pm

Optms wrote:The amount of people Kobe touched outside of the US makes me happy. RIP Black Mamba.


You could've worded that a little better. :lol:
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Post#8 » by Up-And-Coming » Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:09 am



There was a feature on ESPN about this after Kobe died highlighting the mural of him and GiGi. Jordan Clarkson narrated it. Amazing court and story.
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Post#9 » by Ckay » Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:11 am

My last visit was 2012. I haven't been there.

It look like it's about an hour and a half to get there from where I stayed at.
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Post#10 » by Braggins » Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:19 am

You can bring your dog to the games.
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Post#11 » by Rendei » Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:26 am

GSWFan1994 wrote:Image

Looks quite cool, but are they trying to impregnate the free throw line? I don't quite get what's going on there.
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Post#12 » by moderndarwin » Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:41 am

It’s okay. Not that cool. Surrounded by some old looking buildings probably not good playing conditions. Prefer a regular indoor court.
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Post#13 » by formula 400 » Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:55 am

moderndarwin wrote:It’s okay. Not that cool. Surrounded by some old looking buildings probably not good playing conditions. Prefer a regular indoor court.



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Post#14 » by azcatz11 » Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:00 am

Interesting comments in this thread :lol:
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Post#15 » by GSWFan1994 » Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:12 am

Ckay wrote:My last visit was 2012. I haven't been there.

It look like it's about an hour and a half to get there from where I stayed at.


When you go there, please tell them Pharmcat is awaiting for his court design & homage.
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Post#16 » by GSWFan1994 » Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:14 am

Rendei wrote:Looks quite cool, but are they trying to impregnate the free throw line? I don't quite get what's going on there.


I don't know... as far as I know, free throw lines can't have kids.
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Post#17 » by clyde21 » Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:27 am

Braggins wrote:You can bring your dog to the games.


don't give Silver any ideas dude
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Post#18 » by Capn'O » Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:33 am

That is fire. Didn't know about it.
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Post#19 » by Papi_swav » Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:09 am

Thrilla in Manila
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Post#20 » by Pennebaker » Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:34 am

That is so cool. It's like a post-apocalyptic basketball arena.
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