Billy Ray Bates wants Filipino Citizenship

Source : AKTV

Source : Joaquin Henson The Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines - Billy Ray Bates, a Mississippi sharecroppers’ son who made a name for himself as a dunking icon in his prime, is seriously considering to apply for Filipino citizenship and staying here for good.

Billy Ray Bates signs with ABL's Philippine Patriots; gets new endorsement deal

Bates during his playing days

Source : Reynaldo Belen, InterAKTV

The Black Superman is back in Philippine basketball.
Billy Ray Bates has signed a deal to become part of the coaching staff of the Philippine Patriots in the ASEAN Basketball League, his manager Sheryl Reyes said on Sunday.

Billy Ray Bates to be tapped as Philippine Patriots skills coach?

Source : Nelson Beltran (The Philippine Star)

MANILA, Philippines - Billy Ray Bates may well hook up as skills coach of the Philippine Patriots in the Asean Basketball League (ABL).

Alvin Patrimonio & Billy Ray Bates to be enshrined in PBA Hall of Fame

Source : Musong R. Castillo Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA—Alvin Patrimonio, the top local in the 1990s, and Billy Ray Bates, arguably the best import to ever play in the Philippine Basketball Association, will be enshrined in the league’s Hall of Fame in October.