MANILA, Philippines — Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher has been added to the list of NBA superstars that visit Manila for a two-game exhibition slated this weekend at the Araneta Coliseum.
The addition of Fisher was confirmed by Talk ‘N Text coach and MVP Sports Foundation executive director Chot Reyes via Twitter Saturday.
Fisher will join fellow Laker teammate Kobe Bryant, New Orleans’ Chris Paul, Sacramento’s Tyreke Evans, Oklahoma City’s James Harden, LA Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan and Minnesota’s Derrick Williams.
Reyes said in Friday's press conference that they are awaiting the addition of two more players to the squad.
Initially, it was rumored to be reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose of Chicago and scoring champ Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City.
Some NBA players in the list expressed elation over the upcoming visit to Manila.
Harden, known as the “Bearded One” for his long beard, tweeted, “I’m going to be in the Philippines next week!!!!!!!!!”
Since Friday's announcement that spread from various social networking sites and various media outlets, tickets have been selling like hotcakes.
Some reports said that one TicketNet outlet ran out of tickets for the game slated on July 23 against a 16-man PBA selection with plenty left for the match the following day against Smart-Gilas Pilipinas.

SCHEDULES:
July 23 - PBA selections v NBA selections (7:00pm)
July 24 - Gilas Pilipinas v NBA selections (1:00pm) + Dunk contest / 3pt shootout + a lot of activities
Venue: Araneta Coliseum

TICKETS:
Patron: P5,500
Lower Box: P3,800
Upper A: P1,500
Upper B: P800
GA: P350

TV Coverage: LIVE on AKTV via IBC 13 (produced by tv5)

UPDATE: Reserve your tickets now!

July 23 - PBA selections v NBA selections
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July 24 - Gilas Pilipinas v NBA selections
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NBA Selections:
Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers) *playing coach for NBA Selections
Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets)
Tyreke Evans (Sacramento Kings)
Deandre Jordan (Los Angeles Clippers)
James Harden (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Derrick Williams (2011 No. 2 Draft Pick- Minnesota Timberwolves)
Derek Fisher (Los Angeles Lakers)
plus 1 more "superstar"..... =)

Gilas Pilipinas lineup:
Douthit, Casio, Tiu, Barroca, Baracael, Lutz, Aguilar, Lassiter, Ababou, Ballesteros, Taulava, Hontiveros, Alapag, Williams & (Ranidel de Ocampo - 1st official try-out)

PBA selections roster:
J.Yap, Pingris, Caguioa, Intal, Santos, Al Hussaini, Cabagnot, Castro, Ryan Reyes, Fonacier, Thoss, Tenorio, Mercado, David, Norwood, Seigle (Coach: Chot Reyes)

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NOTE: Chot Reyes: Blake Griffin already said yes to d aexhibition games in Manila, bt his brother is getting married dat weekend. PBA line up: Yap, Pingris, Caguioa, Intal, Santos, Al Hussaini, Cabagnot, Reyes, Fonacier, Thoss, Mercado, David, Norwood, Seigle. / Chot Reyes: Taulava, Hontiveros, Alapag, Williams, who are all members of Smart Gilas, are not included anymore in the PBA selection. (via Inquirer Sports)

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