MANILA, Philippines — Dwight Ramos tipped his hat to Ray Parks Jr., who recently notched the Japanese B.League Impressive Asian Player of the Year award.

On Saturday at Venice Grand Canal Mall in Taguig, Ramos acknowledged his fellow Filipino import’s newest accolade in the B.League after Parks Jr.’s strong season with the Osaka Evessa.

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The Levanga Hokkaido reinforcement also recognized Thirdy Ravena, who won the same award a year ago.

“When Thirdy (Ravena) won it, he had an amazing career year and now Ray (Parks Jr.) did too with all his career-highs so I’m really happy for them,” said Ramos at the event presented by G-Shock Philippines. “For two years in a row, Filipinos won the award so you have to be proud of that.”

Dwight Ramos tips his hat to Ray Parks Jr., who most recently won the Impressive Asian Player of the Year in the Japanese B. League.

He also mentions Thirdy Ravena, who won the same award last season. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/T2dmPuCL99

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On Friday, Parks Jr. was hailed as the B.League’s Impressive Asian Player of the Year—the first of his professional career.

In 60 games for Osaka, the former TNT swingman averaged 13.6 points per game on a 31.5 percent clip from beyond the arc. He also started in 57 of Evessa’s season games.

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Parks Jr. kept the streak alive for Filipino winners after Ravena earned the plum with San-En Neophoenix in 2023.

When asked if he plans to chase the same honor, Ramos said his focus is on personal growth following his contract extension with Levanga.

“I wouldn’t say it’s a goal because I’m happy this year already after improving from what I did the year before. Every year I’m just trying to improve a little bit and when it’s all set.”