Interview with the player that will represent the Philippines in the worlds most prestigious one-on-one street ball challenge
Red Bull King of the Rock Philippine National Finals winner Robbie Herdon will represent the Philippines in the worlds most prestigious one-on-one street ball challenge to be held in Istanbul, Turkey.#KingoftheRock #RedBull #streetballchallenge#oneonone
FIRST NAME: Robbie Herndon
AGE: 22
CITY: Taguig
INSTAGRAM: @ootyconrad
1. How did you find out about KOTR? What made you want to join?
One of my friends told me about the competition. And I just really wanted to play, even if it was the wildcard round.
2. How did you prepare for the competition?
I’m always training for basketball anywhere I can.
3. Did you have any competitive or professional basketball experience prior to KOTR?
I played basketball for the San Francisco State University in the NCAA Division 2. I’ve been playing my whole life, basically.
4. Which players were you most challenged by?
I played my last Wildcard Qualifier game against Jerramy King and was starting to feel tired. And he was a good player.
5. What do you think were your best moments in the tournament?
I think I played good defense.
6. In your opinion, what makes basketball such a natural favorite for Filipinos?
Basketball is my first love, it’s that simple.