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Jimmy Alapag reunites with LA Tenorio at NBA game,

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<p>Former Gilas Pilipinas teammates Jimmy Alapag and LA Tenorio recently reunited in Sacramento, California, during an NBA game.</p><p>In an Instagram post, Jimmy shared a heartfelt message as he welcomed LA to a Sacramento Kings game, where he currently serves as an assistant coach.</p><p>Meanwhile, LA now serves as the head coach of Gilas Pilipinas Youth.</p><p>&quot;Great having my close friend, former Gilas teammate, and brother @la_tenorio here in Sacramento for a Kings game,&quot; Jimmy posted.</p><p>He reflected on conversations they had years ago about one day coaching in the NBA, which was a dream that has since become a reality for him.</p><p>&quot;Had conversations years ago about one day getting an opportunity to coach in the NBA, and now 4 yrs later here we are,&quot; he posted.</p><p>Jimmy also looked back on their early days as PBA rivals and how their relationship evolved through their time with the national team, leading to their current roles as coaches.</p><p>&quot;From our days as fierce competitors in the PBA, to the brotherhood we helped create with Gilas Pilipinas, and now a new chapter as coaches trying to help grow the game we both love! Excited to see you lead the next generation of Filipino hoopers!!&quot; he remarked.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-13" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIVs2u6x7pk/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A13%2C%22os%22%3A900248.900000006%2C%22ls%22%3A578121.400000006%2C%22le%22%3A578544.599999994%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1095" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-13" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>LA also took to social media to thank Jimmy for sharing his experience and knowledge from his NBA coaching career.</p><p>&quot;Grateful for moments like these! 🙏 Visiting my close friend and my brother, Coach @jalapag3 , here in Sacramento. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience coaching in the NBA,&quot; LA said</p><p>He went on: &quot;Your insights inspire me a lot. Excited to share this experience with the next generation of players! Here’s to many more memories, lessons, and unforgettable moments together brother! Love you my brother! ❤️&quot;</p><p>Fans online were quick to react to their reunion.</p><p>&quot;Wow! It’s so great to see you both together again! This brings back memories of your era,&quot; one fan commented.</p><p>&quot;Legends on and off the court,&quot; another fan said.</p>

<p>Jimmy Alapag shared a heartfelt message as he welcomed LA Tenorio to a Sacramento Kings game, where he currently serves as an assistant coach.</p>

Jimmy Alapag shared a heartfelt message as he welcomed LA Tenorio to a Sacramento Kings game, where he currently serves as an assistant coach.

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Jimmy Alapag reunites with LA Tenorio at NBA game, reflects on coaching journey

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Published April 15, 2025 05:56 PM PHT

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Updated April 15, 2025 08:18 PM PHT

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