Basketball in the Philippines has been the most widespread and popular sport for many decades, and the national championship is the world’s oldest professional league after the NBA. The last 2023 FIBA World Cup, which the Philippines hosted, further strengthened the No. 1 sport leadership.

It’s no wonder that for millions of Filipino boys, making it to the NBA is their ultimate dream. Moreover, there are examples: a player of Filipino origin, Jordan Clarkson, was included in the NBA’s best rookie team and was recognized as the season’s best 6th player. Coach Erik Spoelstra, a long-time Miami manager with Filipino roots, also became famous in the NBA. But there have never been any NBA players who were natives of the Philippines. Soon, it can be fixed by center Kai Sotto, born in 2002 in Las Piñas.

Sotto is considered one of the most talented players in Asia. He performed successfully at the high school level in the Philippines and then moved to the United States in 2019, where he played for Ignite. This team brings together the brightest players worldwide who want to immediately participate in matches close to the NBA format without wasting time on college basketball. In addition to Sotto, this squad included such players as Jonathan Kuminga, who helped the Warriors become champions in 2022, Scoot Henderson, and Jalen Green (also of Filipino descent). Unlike his teammates, Sotto has not yet made it to the NBA, although he has already played in the Summer League for the Orlando Magic.

Perhaps Sotto’s dream will come true – he recently became the 1xBet ambassador in Asia and will receive additional support from a world-famous bookmaker company. The young player, who is 221 cm tall, has excellent qualities to play as a center in the world’s best league and can become an example for millions of Filipino boys.

Kai is well-known outside the country. Apart from Ignite, he managed to play in the Australian and Japanese championships. The international experience helped the athlete better understand the possibilities for promoting his favorite sport:

”I have been watching the progress of 1xBet for many years and know how much attention the company pays to supporting youth and regional sports. That is why I gladly accepted the offer of cooperation, and now, as an ambassador, I will be able to extend my platform to help Philippine basketball at home and abroad,” said Kai Sotto.

The brand representatives are also excited about the new opportunities that collaboration with a talented player opens up. For 1xBet, signing an agreement with Sotto was part of a global strategy to support regional sports in Asia. The company is looking for local stars who will soon become famous worldwide and considers the Philippines one of the most promising markets for its business.

We wish the young Asian basketball star could achieve the same heights as his idol, Tim Duncan. Follow the talented center’s career and join 1xBet like Kai Sotto did!