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Sabrina Ionescu receives outpour of Filipino love in Manila return
WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu returned to the Philippines after seven years, expressing gratitude for the warm reception from Filipino fans.
During her visit, Ionescu rode a jeepney and participated in a panel talk at Nike Fort BGC, receiving an outpouring of love from the local basketball community.
She acknowledged the "real" love for basketball in the Philippines and aimed to reciprocate the support she feels from Filipino fans.
Ionescu, the 27-year-old New York Liberty player, is a three-time WNBA All-Star and won her first professional title last year after a finals setback the year before.
She was also part of the USA women's national team that won the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Her previous visit to Manila was in 2018 for the FIBA 3x3 World Cup when she was a collegiate athlete.
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