Kobe and Kai: The weight of Philippine hoops

The recent revelation of Kobe Paras about his bout with depression which led him to contemplate suicide is both a revelation and a warning.

There were lots of comments like “if someone like Kobe Paras would be depressed, what chance do we ordinary people have.” Kobe has innate talent, physical gifts and legendary lineage most hoops fans and even fellow players would envy.