Pacman is known to be a big fan of the NBA but the recent Manny Pacquiao Jordan Clarkson meeting caused huge headlines.
Both in boxing and worldwide.
What was it all about though?
Here’s what we know for even non boxing fans to get up to speed here.
12 Facts About Manny Pacquiao Meeting Jordan Clarkson at the NBA (MSG)
- Manny Pacquiao attended a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in New York.
- He met Jordan Clarkson courtside during the game.
- The meeting happened on Filipino Heritage Night at the Knicks game.
- Pacquiao received loud cheers from the crowd when he was introduced at the end of the first quarter.
- Jordan Clarkson, a Filipino-American NBA player for the Knicks, called Pacquiao his idol.
- The two Filipino stars posed together and shared a warm moment courtside.
- Clarkson played in the game and recorded 10 points and 4 assists in the Knicks’ win over the Toronto Raptors.
- The moment was heavily shared by the NBA and Knicks official accounts.
- It took place on April 10/11, 2026 (US vs Philippine time).
- Fans loved seeing two big Filipino sports icons together in one of the world’s most famous arenas.
- The video and photos quickly went viral among Filipino fans worldwide.
- It highlighted Filipino pride and the connection between boxing and basketball communities.
Why It Got So Much Attention
- It was a rare and heartwarming meeting of two major Filipino sports heroes.
- Happened on Filipino Heritage Night at iconic Madison Square Garden.
- Symbolizes national pride for millions of Filipinos and Fil-Ams.
- Perfect mix of boxing legend + NBA star in a big NBA moment.
As things stand May Pac 2 is still up in the air but Pacman certainly is still a big name in boxing in the US and among general sports fans as well.
The above proves it again.
Who knows what will happen with him this year but he remains a huge name in boxing and worldwide sport.
