KOBE BRYANT'S MANILA GOODWILL TOUR
Manila, Aug. 14, 1998 - Basketball fans await the arrival today of Kobe Bryant, touted to be Michael Jordan's heir apparent, who is on a 5-nation goodwill tour of Asia and the Pacific.
Bryant arrives at midnight, and is also visiting Australia, Korea, Japan and Taiwan, accompanied by his mother Pamela.
Kicking off Kobe's public appearance is a scheduled tour at the SM Megamall on Friday, where he will give fans a glimpse of his brand of basketball in a streetball game with PBA stars like Vergel Meneses, Bong Ravena, Bal David, Richie Ticzon and Rommel Adducul.
The 6-7, 19-year-old phenomenon will grace the finals of the Adidas Streetball Challenge this Saturday at the Big Dome.
Reported by: Sol Jose Vanzi
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