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Manny Pacquiao chases dream to become professional basketball player

  • Manny Pacquiao, a playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is guarded by players of Blackwater-Elite during the first quarter of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SPORT BOXING POLITICS BASKETBALL)
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    Pacquiao, a playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is guarded by players of Blackwater-Elite in Bocaue town, Bulacan province

    Manny Pacquiao, a playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is guarded by players of Blackwater-Elite during the first quarter of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SPORT BOXING POLITICS BASKETBALL)
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  • Manny Pacquiao, the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is guarded by Alex Nuyles of Blackwater-Elite during the first quarter game of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BOXING BASKETBALL)
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    Pacquiao, the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is guarded by Nuyles of Blackwater-Elite in Bocaue town, Bulacan province

    Manny Pacquiao, the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is guarded by Alex Nuyles of Blackwater-Elite during the first quarter game of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BOXING BASKETBALL)
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  • Manny Pacquiao, the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, shoots the ball as he warms up during the opening of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games, against the Blackwater-Elite, in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BASKETBALL BOXING)
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    Pacquiao, the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, shoots the ball as he warms up during the opening of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town

    Manny Pacquiao, the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, shoots the ball as he warms up during the opening of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games, against the Blackwater-Elite, in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BASKETBALL BOXING)
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  • Manny Pacquiao (L), the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, gesture as he joins his teammates during the opening of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games, against the Blackwater-Elite, in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. At right is Pacquiao's wife, Jinky. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BOXING BASKETBALL)
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    Pacquiao, the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, gesture as he joins his teammates during the opening of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town

    Manny Pacquiao (L), the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, gesture as he joins his teammates during the opening of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games, against the Blackwater-Elite, in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. At right is Pacquiao's wife, Jinky. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BOXING BASKETBALL)
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  • Manny Pacquiao (C), the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is greeted by fans along with his teammates during the opening of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BOXING BASKETBALL)
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    Pacquiao, the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is greeted by fans along with his teammates during the opening of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town

    Manny Pacquiao (C), the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is greeted by fans along with his teammates during the opening of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BOXING BASKETBALL)
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  • Manny Pacquiao, the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, reacts as he calls for a foul during the first quarter of a basketball match against the Blackwater-Elite during the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BOXING BASKETBALL)
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    Manny Pacquiao, the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, reacts as he calls for a foul during the first quarter of a basketball match against the Blackwater-Elite in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila

    Manny Pacquiao, the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, reacts as he calls for a foul during the first quarter of a basketball match against the Blackwater-Elite during the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BOXING BASKETBALL)
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  • Manny Pacquiao, a playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is guarded by players of Blackwater-Elite during the first quarter of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SPORT BOXING POLITICS BASKETBALL)
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    Pacquiao, a playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is guarded by players of Blackwater-Elite in Bocaue town, Bulacan province

    Manny Pacquiao, a playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is guarded by players of Blackwater-Elite during the first quarter of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SPORT BOXING POLITICS BASKETBALL)
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Manny Pacquiao, a playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is guarded by players of Blackwater-Elite during the first quarter of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SPORT BOXING POLITICS BASKETBALL)
Manny Pacquiao, the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is guarded by Alex Nuyles of Blackwater-Elite during the first quarter game of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BOXING BASKETBALL)
Manny Pacquiao, the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, shoots the ball as he warms up during the opening of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games, against the Blackwater-Elite, in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BASKETBALL BOXING)
Manny Pacquiao (L), the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, gesture as he joins his teammates during the opening of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games, against the Blackwater-Elite, in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. At right is Pacquiao's wife, Jinky. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BOXING BASKETBALL)
Manny Pacquiao (C), the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is greeted by fans along with his teammates during the opening of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BOXING BASKETBALL)
Manny Pacquiao, the playing coach of KIA-Sorento, reacts as he calls for a foul during the first quarter of a basketball match against the Blackwater-Elite during the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS SPORT BOXING BASKETBALL)
Manny Pacquiao, a playing coach of KIA-Sorento, is guarded by players of Blackwater-Elite during the first quarter of the 40th Season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila October 19, 2014. Pacquiao, a congressman and a world renowned boxing champion, ventured into the PBA as a playing coach on Sunday. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled for a title bout against Chris Algieri of the U.S. in Macau on November 22. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: SPORT BOXING POLITICS BASKETBALL)
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Philippine basketball authorities have sacked and fined former NBA player Daniel Orton for ridiculing national boxing hero Manny Pacquiao's quest to become a professional basketballer.
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The boxer is currently the “playing coach” in the Philippine Basketball Association for the Kia Carnival team. Catch photos of Pacquiao's in action on the court.