Ushering in the much-awaited Crispa-Toyota retro duel are the PBA All-Star side events where Boyet Fernandez seeks a title-repeat in the Three-Point Shootout, Joey Mente guns for a second straight victory in the Slam Dunk competition and the coaches making their very first participation in the annual spectacle, competing in the Two-Ball event.
"Pabilisan ng lakad ito," said Toyota’s Chito Loyzaga in suggesting what the fans should anticipate in the game featuring the league’s legends now in their 50s and 60s.