4 Quotes by Rafe Bartholomew

Philippine culture was clearly different. It wasn't the fan's duty to remain aloof in the presence of stars; it was the player's responsibility to show gratitude to the average Filipino.

The courtside entertainment provided similar commercial thrills. Smaller businesses that couldn't afford their own teams bought the right to have company mascots wander the aisles, where they posed for photographs, danced as much as their cumbersome costumes allowed, and further blurred the line between professional basketball and a Lewis Carroll acid trip.

Philippine culture was clearly different. It wasn’t the fan’s duty to remain aloof in the presence of stars; it was the player’s responsibility to show gratitude to the average Filipino.

The courtside entertainment provided similar commercial thrills. Smaller businesses that couldn’t afford their own teams bought the right to have company mascots wander the aisles, where they posed for photographs, danced as much as their cumbersome costumes allowed, and further blurred the line between professional basketball and a Lewis Carroll acid trip.