THE LEGENDS RISE AGAIN

Inspired by STR8’s #GoForGreatGiannis campaign featuring 2019 NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, we take a leaf from local athletic history with our very own PBA legends

There are greats, and then there are legends. Sometimes we see the terms as interchangeable.

But Greats are those who are exceptional in their fields. Legends are those whose stories continue to resonate and live on.

Most of us remember the birth of Ginebra’s “Never Say Die” when Jawo returned to the game from the hospital after getting his busted lip stitched up. That’s why he’s the Living Legend. But there are others.

In this issue, we feature the stories behind some of the legends behind the Philippine Baskteball Association and dive into what made them legendary.