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The son of the former PBA superstar, Benjie Paras, says that he did not join UP just to follow in his father's footsteps
OWN MARK. Kobe Paras wants to create his own legacy with the UP Fighting Maroons. Photo by UPMBT
MANILA, Philippines – Kobe Paras took 3 months to decide. But after deciding to join the University of the Philippines (UP), Marping Figthing, the young hotshot said that he plans to "create his own wave" and not follow in the footsteps of his famous father.
His parent, former PBA superstar Benjie Paras, powered the Maroons to their only UAAP men's basketball championship in 1986.
But the young Paras said that "I'm not going to be a fan of the boys." he was more focused on his next challenge: to be a student-athlete at the state university.
I'm not here to chase a ghost
I'm here to enjoy my life and create my own wave.– Kobe Lorenzo Forster Paras (@_kokoparas) July 11, 2018 [19659011] The 20-year-old Paras, who was transferred from Cal State Northridge, will be conducting a one-year residency. He will officially pass season 82 with Gilas Cadet Ricci Rivero.
The two cadets will reinforce a talented list, featuring the banner of Gomez brothers Liano, Will Gozum, Bright Akhuetie, and a number of first-rate recruits.
" The attraction of the UP is not just his basketball program, which improves every year, but the only thing I can do. world class education for which he is known, "added Paras after announcement of his transfer on Wednesday 11 July.
The UP head coach, Bo Perasol, said that the Paras recruitment is auspicious for the team, but that the Maroons still have a lot of work to accomplish ] es is talent, and we are fortunate to have a talent like Kobe on board, "said Perasol." Winning, as the experience we have shown, requires more than talent, everyone needs to be on the same page and is on the right track, and that's what we'll be working on in the months to come.
The Fighting Maroons will travel to Europe for the first time when they will organize training camps in Serbia and Croatia. Paras, however, will not join the team for family reasons.
During their residency, Paras and Rivero will take on the colors of the country during the 2018 Asian Games.
– Rappler.com
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