Filipino online basketball pages on social media have called on local fans to support Filipino-American basketball star Jordan Clarkson for his inclusion in the coming National Basketball All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, USA.
“Tayo naman. Ibalik natin suporta para kay CJ. It’s out turn na tulungan ang ating kababayan na si Jordan Clarkson na maging All-Star ngayon 2023. Magiging malaking karangalan ito sa ating bansa,” posted a page dedicated to Kai Sotto.
Another Filipino basketball page, Hoops Swish, also rallied support for Clarkson. “He represents us, Filipinos in the NBA and international tournaments. He gives love and pride to our country. Now, it’s our time to show him our love and support.”
The Utah Jazz star has always been proud of his Filipino heritage and has made himself available for Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA tournaments, including the World Cup to be hosted by the Philippines in August, 2023.
The 72nd NBA All-Star Game takes place on Feb. 19 in Salt Lake City, home of the Utah Jazz with a worldwide audience from more than 200 countries, including the Philippines.
To vote via the NBA App or NBA.com website, global fans can sign up for NBA ID, the league’s new global membership program. Click this link: https://vote.nba.com/
According to NBA.com, fans can submit one full ballot each day to vote for two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference.
“Throughout the four-week voting period, fans with NBA ID may submit one full ballot each day via the NBA App and NBA.com. One full ballot comprises three frontcourt players and two guards from both the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. All current NBA players will be available for selection.”
NBA players and media will continue to join fans in selecting the NBA All-Star Game starters.
Fans will account for 50 percent of the vote, while all current players and a media panel will account for 25 percent each. Players and media will be able to complete one ballot.
The two guards and three frontcourt players with the best score in each conference will be named NBA All-Star Game starters. Fan voting will serve as the tiebreaker for players in a position group with the same score.
NBA fans can access the NBA App on Android or iPhone or through the NBA.com voting page at vote.NBA.com.
Voting is until Jan. 21 (US Time).
