Alaska's Cariaso welcomes baby girl on birthday

MANILA, Philippines — Alaska Aces head coach Jeffrey Cariaso received a perfect birthday gift, welcoming his daughter early Saturday morning.

Cariaso's wife Erika gave birth to their second child together, a baby girl named Estella Gloria Padilla Cariaso.

 

 

 

 

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Introducing to you my BEST birthday gift ever. . . Estella Gloria Padilla Cariaso Born: September 12, 2020 Time: 2:02am Length: 19 inches Truly blessed. Thank you Lord. ????????

A post shared by Jeff Cariaso (@thejet_22) on Sep 11, 2020 at 6:18pm PDT

The child's birth coincided with Cariaso's 48th birthday.

"Introducing to you my best birthday gift ever," Cariaso wrote on Instagram.

PBA players Mo Tautuaa and June Mar Fajardo were among those who wished the tactician congratulations.

"Congratulations Coach!!! She's a Beautiful baby," said Tautuaa.

Cariaso was a seven-time PBA Champion as a player while also nabbing four titles as assistant coach.