#SSW is back for Week 3 of the PBA CommCup. After last night’s wild win, Meralco dominates this week, also with an unexpected first time entry. Jared Dillinger all smiles in the Kobe VIII “BHM”. Read more »
SLAM Sneaker Watch: PBA CommCup Week 3
VIDEO: Air21 Does The Harlem Shake
So we all know Joe Devance really wanted to make a Harlem Shake video. And then he did. We all loved it. In fact, before you proceed, go ahead and watch it again here. Not to be outdone however, Rob Reyes of the Air 21 Express organized this little nugget [...] Read more »
Has Petron Finally (Gulp!) Figured It Out?
They’re 2-1. Tied for second in the league. Coming off of massive wins against both sister teams. They’re sharing, caring, and winning. God dammit, what’s going on with the Petron Blaze Boosters? Have they finally sorted out their business? Or is this, in true Petronovela fashion, just another chapter that [...] Read more »
#TBT: Jason Webb and Richard Del Rosario Fan Art Because Why the Hell Not?
Say hello to your new mobile wallpapers: You are very much welcome. First of all, the image of the movement that is sweeping the country: #WEBBelieve That speed, that youth, that length, that constant mismatch at the point guard spot, that basy ‘fro, that wristband-above-the-elbow look even before Kobe made [...] Read more »
A Conversation with Alaska’s Gandalf, Mang Tom
The Alaska Aces have a young head coach in Luigi Trillo. They have a young superstar in Calvin Abueva. They have a young core in RJ Jazul, JVee Casio, Raphy Reyes etc. But they do have some veteran presence, an old sage who has seen decades upon decades of PBA [...] Read more »
Top 10 PBA Games for February
Hello PBA fans! Konti nalang, and our lives will go back to normal as the PBA Commissioner’s Cup will be back in action! From coaching changes, to huge trades, and of course, imports, the PBA as always, is full of storylines to watch out for. Here, ladies and gentlemen are your Top [...] Read more »
One on One with Alex Mallari
The newest acquisition of San Mig Coffee, highly touted rookie Alex Mallari chills with SLAM to talk about the big trade that just happened. Read more »
Paul Lee Bedridden After Accidental Jervy Cruz Scissor Kick
“Di ako makabangon. Lahat ng kainin ko sinusuka ko lang. ‘Ni hindi nga ako makatayo eh.” Those were Paul Lee’s words to me yesterday as we spoke on the phone. After that nasty collision with teammate Jervy Cruz’ heel in Game 3, Paul said he still hasn’t been the same. [...] Read more »
Calvin Abueva Will Most Likely Win Sol Mercado’s BPC Award
The Best Player of the Philippine Cup. Who should have the title? The Blur? The Spiderman? I wouldn’t be surprised if either of those Kapampangans take home the trophy. I mean, Jayson Castro has blitzed his way into the paint, through every defender, all the way to a 3-0 lead in the [...] Read more »
The Finals That Could’ve Been: Alaska Vs. San Mig Coffee
Oh what could have been. Let’s say sixes stretched to sevens. Let’s say the vacationers turned in some overtime. Let’s say, just for kicks, that instead of practicing with new imports, the Alaska Aces and San Mig Coffee Mixers were practicing to play each other – in the PBA Finals. Read more »