New York Knicks Fil-Am star Jordan Clarkson proudly carried the Philippine flag during the Knicks' victory parade yesterday, Friday, June 19, 2026 (Philippine time).
Clarkson's Historic Achievement
Clarkson is the first player with Filipino heritage to win an NBA championship. The Knicks' Instagram account posted photos and videos of Clarkson holding the Philippine flag, with the caption: "Shoutout to the Knicks fam in the Philippines."
The victory parade celebrated the team's championship win, and Clarkson's gesture was widely praised by fans in the Philippines and around the world.
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