‘It’s not all about dunking’: UCLA recruit Kobe Paras eager to prove he’s more than just about highlights

The Los Angeles Times has diligently followed Filipino teenage sensation Kobe Paras, who recently announced his decision to commit to the University of California, Los Angeles in the United States.

On Monday, high school sports reporter Eric Sondheimer wrote a column detailing Paras’ journey, starting with his introduction to the basketball world as a 15-year-old who dunked on LeBron James in an exhibition in Manila to how he caught the eye of the UCLA Bruins which eventually led to a scholarship offer.

Some interesting tidbits from the piece include:

– Paras’ high school coach drew similarities between Kobe’s popularity in the Philippines and LeBron’s hype in the US during his high school days.

– Paras wants to prove that his basketball skills aren’t just limited to flashy dunks: “I want to show everybody it’s not all about dunking or highlights,” he said. “It’s about what you do on the court.”

Read the full piece here

source: interaksyon.com