The special rookie who recognized as the MVP... Danielle, who shone on the eve of the event, said, "I want to participate in the main game of the All-Star game." [On the sleeping room]

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Alvin Tolentino (31), who heated up the eve of the All-Star Game, and Eddie Daniel (19), Seoul SK, exchanged words of blessing and smiled.

Team Asia, composed of Asian quarter players, beat Team Rookie 82-79 in the eve of the 2025-2026 LG Electronics Professional Basketball All-Star Game held at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul on the 17th.

Tolentino was the hero of the match. Tolentino, who was honored as the MVP of the game, scored 19 points and 14 rebounds, including five 3-pointers.

Tolentino said at a press conference after the game, "I feel really good to be MVP," but added, "The biggest thing is that I showed a good game in front of my fans and left memories." I think victory and MVP are bonuses," he said.

Tolentino, who showed a half-line shot performance for fan service, said, "I suggested it first, and I decided to try it because Lee Sun-Albano (Wonju DB) agreed," adding, "I wanted to show fans a more interesting scene."

The MVP prize money was 5 million won and LG Standby Me 2. Regarding the MVP prize money use plan, he said, "I want to buy gifts for my wife and daughter," and added, "I like Korean barbecue. I will eat delicious meat with my family," he said with a smile.

Daniel's performance stood out in the defeated team rookie. Daniel, the winner of the 2025 Futures Star Awards, which is awarded by this newspaper, scored 19 points, six rebounds, and two assists, drawing cheers from fans with bold breakthroughs and cheerful dunk attempts. In particular, he drew attention by performing a cute dance to H.O.T.'s candy during the game.

Danielle said, "The song is decided by KBL. I was glad that it was a song that various age groups knew, he said. "I can play basketball as I always do, but I've never danced, so I prepared the most. I practiced a week ago, and I practiced hard at the hotel yesterday," he recalled.

Regarding the scene where he failed to dunk during the match against Sono in Goyang (77-70 win) last month, he said, "I've been dunking steadily since high school, but I failed today." "It was a little funny, but I'm glad the team won." If I had lost, I would have been in big trouble," he said.

Although they are in the same team, the two players did not forget their respect for each other.

Daniel said of the matchup with Tolentino, "When I was on the same team, I looked relaxed, but when I met him, it was too much to stop him," adding, "It's definitely not fast, but the basics of taking steps and timing away are huge." I found out why he is a difficult player to stop," he said.

Tolentino responded, "Eddie is a very good player. As a senior member of the same team, I want to have a good influence, he responded, "Thank you for saying that."

Finally, the two players renewed their commitment for the remaining All Star games and future. Tolentino, who advanced to the final round of the three-point shootout contest, vowed that he would like to win the title and enjoy the honor.

Daniel said, "I'll show you better performances in the league in the future. One day, I will be a player who will participate in the main event of the All-Star Game, not the eve of the event," he said.

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