Jalen Green & Jordan Clarkson Make Filipino NBA History 🇵🇭

J.F.R. Perseveranda 11/13/2021 09:35:00 AM

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Jalen Green & Jordan Clarkson become the first two players of Filipino descent to share the court in the same game!

Jordan Clarkson and Jalen Green became the first two players of Filipino descent to share the court in NBA history 🙌@JordanClarksons | @JalenGreen pic.twitter.com/nY2TnSzY7G
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 29, 2021

Cool to see @JalenGreen of Fresno honored by the @HoustonRockets with a Filipino 🇵🇭 Heritage Night. Tonight the Rockets take on the @utahjazz & Jalen's fellow Fil-Am baller @JordanClarksons pic.twitter.com/T7E2WVshiP
— Dale Yurong (@DaleYurongABC30) October 28, 2021

In the NBA's 75th season, the first two players of Filipino descent share the court together. 🇵🇭

Jalen Green and Jordan Clarkson face off against each other during the Rockets' Filipino Heritage Night.

🎥 @NBA pic.twitter.com/wF7M1lrj4j
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) October 29, 2021

REPRESENT! 🇵🇭

Utah Jazz’s Jordan Clarkson and Houston Rockets’ Jalen Green make history as the first two players with Filipino roots to battle in an NBA game. #NBA75 https://t.co/mx2yEDX4JM
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) October 29, 2021

It's Filipino heritage night at Toyota Center and it marks the first time in NBA history to feature a matchup between two players of Filipino descent. Jordan Clarkson and Jalen Green
— Sarah Todd (@NBASarah) October 29, 2021

Jordan Clarkson and Jalen Green aren't just the first two Filipino-Americans to share an NBA court, they are also the reigning '20-21 6th Man of the Year, and soon-to-be '21-22 Rookie of the Year. Blessed to see this. Let's add some more, and a countryman. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 https://t.co/bZCIZ18D66
— Narc Gasol (@GotEm_Coach) October 29, 2021

FILIPINO HERITAGE SHOWDOWN 🇵🇭

In their first face-off in the NBA, Jordan Clarkson and his Utah Jazz edged fellow Fil-Am cager, rookie Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets, 122-91.

READ: https://t.co/j4EbQsQLTA pic.twitter.com/RSKriRs3R4
— GMA Sports (@gmasportsph) October 29, 2021

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Former IT Product Manager at Pacific Gas & Electric. Photographer at JFPerseveranda.com. Founder, Social Media Manager & Content Creator at Pinoybuilt.com. I'm a 1.5 generation immigrant—Filipino-born, U.S.-raised—sharing stories that bridge cultures. Share yours at PINOYBUILT.com. I’m still learning about our roots, and I invite you to learn with me. I was born in Makati City and raised in Marikina, known for world-class shoes and strong community ties. I went to Marist School; my sister went to St. Scholastica’s. We spent weekends in Malate—those memories of old Manila still shape who I am. At 9, we moved to Chicago, where I saw snow for the first time. At 12, we relocated to Vallejo, CA. Since then, I’ve lived in Davis, Glendale (SoCal), back to Chicago in my 20s, San Francisco & Fremont. I visit SoCal often for family. Chicago will always be special—but go Golden State Warriors! At UC Davis, I was a member of Mga Kapatid, where I had the chance to participate in Pilipino Culture Night and perform traditional dances like Bangko. Now, as a father of three, I’m doing my best to pass on our Filipino heritage. Let’s build something Filipino together. Mabuhay. Salamat!