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-- Full Interview about the #StarMagicxGMMTV#AllStarsGame2026 --
Ping: We didn't realize how big the event was going to be. But when we arrived, it was massive. The arena was huge and really beautiful. I've never played in a competitive basketball match like this before in my life.
Mark: You mean playing seriously like this?
Ping: Never! The venue was huge—they said it was even bigger than Impact Arena back home.
Mark: Really?
Ping: Yeah, it felt so tall and massive.
Mark: How many spectators were there roughly?
Teshow: They said the capacity is around 20,000.
Mark: Impact Arena back home is about 12,000, right?
Teshow: Right. Ours has 3 tiers—lower, middle, and upper balcony. But that arena had another section above that—4 tiers in total!
Mark: Wow, like a football stadium!
Ping: Exactly like a football stadium. It was so high that people at the very top looked tiny, like being at a massive concert.
Mark: Was it completely packed?
Ping: Packed!
Mark: 20,000 people is a lot!
Ping: I was so nervous and excited. Teshow loves playing basketball, so he was like, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play in front of a crowd this big!"
Mark: And representing Thailand on top of that!
Ping: Teshow was saying, "I won't let GMMTV down!"
Mark: But as soon as you stepped onto the court...
Ping: We froze! Completely stiff! 5555
Mark: Were your hands cold and shaking? Was it because of the cold AC or the overwhelming atmosphere?
Teshow: Both! It was pure nerves and excitement from the match.
Mark: And the Philippine team played really well, right?
Ping: They didn't just play well—their physiques were insanely built.
Mark: Like real professional athletes!
Teshow: If you collided with them, you'd bounce right off! Every single player on their team had arms as big as P'Joss's. I'm not even exaggerating!
Host: So everyone who walked out had a physique like P'Joss?
Teshow: Yes! But honestly, the fans over there welcomed us so warmly.
Ping: The Philippine fans were so loud and energetic!
Mark: They cheer with so much passion!
Teshow: Exactly! Every time we scored, they were dancing and cheering so hard. We were so happy and grateful for such a warm welcome.
Mark: Hopefully next time we'll have the chance to host and welcome them here in Thailand!
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