Ricci Rivero became the center of playful teasing from the muses of various basketball teams during the Basketball Mayor Cup 2024 held at the Guinobatan Sports Complex in San Francisco, Guinobatan, Albay over the weekend.

During the opening ceremony, the muses from each barangay delivered humorous pick-up lines, often using Ricci as their main subject. Videos of these moments quickly went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), capturing the attention of netizens.

One notable moment came from Miss Barangay Morera, who said, “Basketball player ka ba? Kaya pala nangangamoy babaero ka! Hi Ricci, ako pala si Andrea pero hindi ‘yung dati mong sinisinta!” This playful jab highlighted Ricci’s continued association with his ex-girlfriend, actress Andrea Brillantes.

Another muse added to the fun with her remark: “Ricci, grabe ka pala talaga mag-basketball, bukod sa galing mong mambola, ang lupit mo pang tumira.”

Despite the playful nature of the comments, it was clear that Ricci’s past relationship with Andrea remains a popular topic among fans and netizens. Many commented that, although they have long been separated, Ricci is still frequently linked to Andrea in the public eye.

 

Ricci was joined at the event by fellow basketball players Patrick Sleat and Brix Ramos. However, due to his higher profile, Ricci became the primary target of the muses’ teasing.

Though Ricci managed to laugh off the comments, his expression suggested a slight annoyance at the repeated references to his past relationship.

As the videos continue to trend, many are curious about how Andrea Brillantes will respond to the playful remarks directed at her ex-boyfriend.