The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is launching its golden season with a series of fan festivities and a special fellowship event to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
The season opens on Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with a four-hour fan day, featuring player meet-and-greets with fan clubs and performances by the PBA's All-Star band, alongside merchandise sales.
Following the fan event, the PBA will host a historic fellowship at the Meralco Theater in Ortigas, bringing together past and present players, officials, staff, and members of the press.
The fellowship will include musical performances by renowned artists like Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano, singing songs from 1975 onwards to commemorate the league's five decades.
During the fellowship, the PBA will also honor its 50 Greatest Players and Hall of Famers.
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