Jordan Clarkson, Jalen Green heighten Filipinos’ interest in NBA

MANILA, Philippines—Filipino-American players Jordan Clarkson and Jalen Green are playing huge factors in the country’s interest in the NBA.

Ramez Sheikh, NBA Asia’s managing director, said in a roundtable interview on Wednesday that both players, who are of Filipino descent, are big elements in the Philippines’ growing interest in the league.

“We’ve got two really strong players. Jordan Clarkson from the Jazz, doing exceptional work and Jalen Green from the Rockets and he’s having a great season so I’m proud of them that they’re showing up and taking care of business,” said Sheikh.

“We got a tremendous social following in the Philippines. Just about 15 million Filipinos f…

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