MANILA, Philippines – Alaska Aces second-year star Chris Banchero helped Rappler Sports launch its official Twitter account, @rapplersports, on Saturday, January 23, with the hashtag #BancheroTakeover trending in the Philippines.
There were many memorable moments during the takeover with the 6-foot-1 Filipino-Italian baller, who turns 27 on Sunday.
Banchero discussed how he felt about being thrown out of Game 3 of the Philippine Cup Finals the night before in Lucena City, his first ever suspension:
{source} <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/Pearlysyells">@Pearlysyells</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBanchero">@ChrisBanchero</a> surprised! First time I've ever been thrown out of a game. Felt like Rasheed Wallace lol</p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/690805949041278976">January 23, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> {/source}
Banchero, a point guard, also discussed the toughest guys he’s had to guard in the PBA:
{source} <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/yannacastro">@yannacastro</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBanchero">@ChrisBanchero</a> so many tough guards in the PBA. Stanley and Castro are both very good with the ball</p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/690806665688395776">January 23, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> {/source}
Ever wondered what it’s like to play with Calvin Abueva and Vic Manuel?
{source} <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/iamjessicacynch">@iamjessicacynch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBanchero">@ChrisBanchero</a> I love playing with those guys its easy to feed off the energy they bring every night</p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/690808068225925120">January 23, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> {/source}
How about whom he prefers - Kobe Bryant or LeBron James?
{source} <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="ht" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/laurenbrylev">@laurenbrylev</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBanchero">@ChrisBanchero</a> Kobe</p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/690809898355929088">January 23, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> {/source}
This was gold. What’s the craziest fan experience Banchero has ever gone through?
{source} <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/janebracher">@janebracher</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBanchero">@ChrisBanchero</a> i love all the fans but its weird when they follow me to the bathroom</p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/690810431892357121">January 23, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> {/source}
How about what he thinks of balot?
{source} <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yeah its not bad, i just like the soup. Not really into the unborn chick <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BancheroTakeover?src=hash">#BancheroTakeover</a> <a href="https://t.co/9dDqrdvwU1">https://t.co/9dDqrdvwU1</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/690810978796077057">January 23, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> {/source}
Banchero, quite the competitor, didn’t shy away from calling out his assistant coach Jeff Cariaso - a huge Golden State Warriors fan - when asked about the Spurs-Dubs rivalry:
{source} <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">i think they're going to slow down and the spurs will win the champisonhip cc: <a href="https://twitter.com/thejet_22">@thejet_22</a> <a href="https://t.co/xdC8RuiVHQ">https://t.co/xdC8RuiVHQ</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/690811747519754241">January 23, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> {/source}
Oh, and if you’re wondering whether or not Banchero can speak in Tagalog, here’s your answer:
{source} <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Syempre marunong ako mag Tagalog! Ano tingin mo saakin? Lol! <a href="https://t.co/O6j9VQ9J7E">https://t.co/O6j9VQ9J7E</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/690812795193954304">January 23, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> {/source}
This was another good one, Banchero admits he’s a fan of John Lloyd Cruz:
{source} <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/iamreshamae777">@iamreshamae777</a> Raging Bull and One More Chance! <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnLloydCruzTM">@JohnLloydCruzTM</a> fan here</p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/690813718226042880">January 23, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> {/source}
For more of Banchero’s Twitter takeover, check out Rappler Sports’ Twitter account.
To know more about what you can expect from the new social media account of our website’s sports section, watch the clip below:
{source} <blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rappler Sports is now on Twitter! Follow us for the latest sports news and updates wherever you are! <a href="https://t.co/WRNZSxu0Nd">pic.twitter.com/WRNZSxu0Nd</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/690783570336415744">January 23, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> {/source}
– Rappler.com