Last Home Stand: NBA Stars vs Gilas Pilipinas Exhibition Match Cancelled

Thousands of Filipino fans were disappointed after the highly anticipated exhibition match between National Basketball Association (NBA) stars and Gilas Pilipinas the “Last Home Stand” which was supposed to be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum has been cancelled.

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According to the management of PLDT which overrun the most awaited match, the game was cancelled after both teams failed to gain the permission of the league.

Instead of an intense action, Filipino fans were treated with a “special training session” between the powerhouse team of Gilas Pilipinas headed by Marc Pingris against the PLDT Fibr All Stars, headed by James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, the 2014 Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP)

Although both teams did not showcase an exciting match, the NBA stars assured that fans will be given a take to witness a one of a kind practice session. The star-studded NBA players featured some aerial stunt and impressive dunks.

PLDT announced earlier that fans will be offered for a refund. However, the management also reminded the crowd that the raised funds will benefit the victims of recent calamities including the victims of Typhoon Yolanda and the recent Typhoon Glenda.

PLDT has yet to release an official statement regarding the cancellation of the NBA stars vs Gilas Pilipinas exhibition match. The event was organized as the country joins anew the 2014 FIBA Asia Cup.

Here are statement of some netizens according to ABS-CBN News:

https://twitter.com/johnbreeezy/statuses/491573090690666497

https://twitter.com/moki_doki/statuses/491572637131223040

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