NBA champion Isaiah Joe of the Oklahoma City Thunder himself could not believe that there is a 4-point line in Philippine basketball.
The PBA first implemented the 4-point line in November 2024 as part of its new innovations for the league's 49th season.
"Is that real? That's real?" Joe said during his visit to Manila last Friday.
"That's my spot. That must be the Isaiah Joe spot, huh?"
Isaiah Joe reacts on the 4-point line: "That must be the Isaiah Joe spot, huh?" @gmasportsph pic.twitter.com/7czYJPYezL
— JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) August 1, 2025
Last season, Joe averaged 41.1% from the three-point arc.
"I think that's pretty cool, the fact that there's a four-point line. I think, hopefully maybe one day the NBA might integrate that," he added.
Joe also talked about the Philippines' love for basketball.
"You definitely have to see it to believe it. The fact that I've touched down here and I'm getting to see it is definitely amazing," Joe said.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News