MANILA – For boxing champ Manny Pacman Pacquiao, Los Angeles Cathedral High School Phantoms player Kobe Paras will reach a long way and become an NBA player someday.
“Malayo pa ang mararating nito and I’m sure he’s going to play in the NBA,” (He has a bright future ahead of him) Pacquiao said.
Kobe and his teammates visited Pacman during his training for the match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. scheduled on May 2 (US time).
Pacman also gave advice to Kobe and his high school teammates.
“Dedicate yourself to training, to practice, that is your weapon to become a good athlete,” Pacquiao said.