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REPRESENT. Jordan Clarkson of the New York Knicks and Dylan Harper of the San Antonio Spurs during a press conference for the 2026 NBA Finals.

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A player of Filipino heritage will be crowned an NBA champion as Jordan Clarkson and the New York Knicks battle Dylan Harper and the San Antonio Spurs in the best-of-seven title series

MANILA, Philippines – As Jordan Clarkson returns to the NBA Finals, there is also a player of Filipino descent on the opposing team who is gunning for a historic championship.