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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753448096159Media (25).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Filipino basketball star Kiefer Ravena watches the PBA Finals on Friday, July 25, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City<em>. Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – Kiefer Ravena had a dream-come-true moment recently, having met NBA superstars Michael Jordan, Luka Doncic, Carmelo Anthony, and more in an event by a shoe brand in Athens, Greece.</p><p>Ravena, the only Filipino athlete under Jordan Brand, cherished the experience, saying it&#x27;s something he will &quot;never forget.&quot;</p><p>Also among those present in the hoops meeting were NBA champion Rip Hamilton, current NBA standouts Zion Williamson, Paolo Banchero, Bam Adebayo, Rui Hachimura, and Bruce Brown, and 4-time WNBA Champion Maya Moore.</p><p>&quot;Siyempre, very proud moment for me, personally, being part of the [Jordan] family. Isang experience na, of course, &#x27;di ko makakalimutan — kwentong talagang matatago ko habambuhay,&quot; Ravena shared.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/7/14/kiefer-ravena-links-up-with-michael-jordan-luka-melo-and-more-in-athens-event-1657"><strong>READ: Kiefer Ravena links up with Michael Jordan, Luka, Melo and more in Athens event<br/></strong></a></div><p>The veteran playmaker, who signed a contract extension with the Yokohama B-Corsairs in the B.League, hopes for more milestones like this.</p><p>&quot;&#x27;Yon, overall it&#x27;s a great experience. Sobrang memorable talaga siya sa &#x27;kin. Alam ng mga taga-Jordan Brand &#x27;yon. Hopefully, magtuloy-tuloy,&quot; he said.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/10/27/kiefer-ravena-debuts-his-jordan-39-pes-in-yokohamas-win-over-shiga-015"><strong>READ: Kiefer Ravena debuts his Jordan 39 PEs </strong></a></div><p>Ravena confirmed talking to &quot;His Airness,&quot; but remained mum on what they talked about, insisting that it&#x27;s something he wanted to keep to himself.</p><p>&quot;Tago ko na lang sa &#x27;kin &#x27;yon,&quot; he answered when asked what he and the six-time NBA Champion talked about.</p><p>It was an eventful July for the Ateneo de Manila University pride, who also helped Strong Group in its flawless run in the latter part of the 44th William Jones Cup.</p><p>&quot;Sila lahat &#x27;yon,&quot; Ravena said, referring to his team. &quot;Swerte na ako na nakatulong ako, naka-contribute and nakapag-back-to-back na championship,&quot; he said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f7Vj9KAHqBM?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>"Siyempre, very proud moment for me, personally, being part of the [Jordan] family. Isang experience na, of course, 'di ko makakalimutan — kwentong talagang matatago ko habambuhay."</p>

"Siyempre, very proud moment for me, personally, being part of the [Jordan] family. Isang experience na, of course, 'di ko makakalimutan — kwentong talagang matatago ko habambuhay."

Kiefer Ravena cherishes meeting MJ, Luka, and more in Jordan event: 'Kwentong matatago ko habambuhay'

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Kiefer Ravena cherishes meeting MJ, Luka, and more in Jordan event: 'Kwentong matatago ko habambuhay'

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Jul 25, 2025 09:40 PM PHT

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