Filipino basketball enthusiasts have been gradually changing their ways of connecting with their all-time favorite sport. With this passion, Filipinos are taking a leap to the next milestone for the sports community and live sports game as well.

The leap is taken by fantasy sports platform Daily Fantasy, which has transformed how fans engage with basketball, enabling them to draft, trade, and manage players in real-time based on actual player performance. Every point scored reflected the real stats of professional leagues, giving fans a hands-on experience with the strategic elements of the game and a closer connection to the sport.

Daily Fantasy has officially launched Coach Chot Reyes as the new face of fantasy basketball gaming in the Philippines. 

The event held on November 16, 2024, at SM Southmall’s Events Hall celebrated Reyes’ new role as Daily Fantasy’s brand ambassador and highlighted the game’s unique approach to fantasy basketball.

To thrill mall goers, Reyes went head-to-head with Coach Justin Perez of United By The Game (UBTG) in an epic fantasy basketball showdown. The “Coach Chot Challenge: The Ultimate Daily Fantasy Showdown” provided an afternoon of interactive sports entertainment that bridged real-world basketball with virtual coaching.

A key moment saw the two coaches, both with extensive coaching experience, creating their ultimate fantasy teams using real UBTG players, demonstrating how Daily Fantasy immerses fans in the strategic side of the sport. Attendees had the opportunity to create and manage their own NBA fantasy teams, competing with each other and gaining insights shared by Coach Chot himself.

Reflecting on his new partnership, Coach Chot Reyes shared his enthusiasm and expectation toward the engagement of sports fans, especially for basketball fans. The love of basketball has originated within Filipino’s veins with unfathomable imagination. This infinite possibility brings out people who not only can interact with the sport itself but escalate the experience to the next level. I’m

The event not only showcased the game’s innovative approach but also introduced the rewarding fan experience that Daily Fantasy offers.

Carlos Molina, Brand Marketing Manager for Daily Fantasy, expressed, “Daily Fantasy brought a new layer of excitement and skill to basketball fandom. With Coach Chot as our ambassador, we hoped to inspire fans to get in the game, test their coaching instincts, and experience the true thrill of fantasy basketball.”

For more information on joining the Daily Fantasy community, please visit www.playdailyfantasy.com and explore how to create your own fantasy team.