Basketball star Kobe Paras once again became the talk of social media after giving a hilarious — and rather unexpected — response when asked about the secret behind his towering height.
In a video originally posted on October 1 by content creator Cruisers, Kobe was casually approached and asked about his “perfect height.”
Without missing a beat, the 6-foot-6 athlete replied, “Growee, Cherifer, and j***l.”
The first two — Growee and Cherifer — are well-known vitamin supplements commonly given to children to promote growth, strength, and overall health.
However, it was Kobe’s third answer that sent netizens into fits of laughter, as it playfully referred to a private male activity.
The clip quickly made the rounds online after an entertainment news page reposted it with an art card, sparking a new wave of reactions weeks after it was first uploaded.
Fans flooded the comments section with amused responses: “OMG Kobe! Hahaha” “Kobeee!!!!! HAHAHA” “Parang masarap na tropa si Kobe. Lol” “Kobe P seems to be a chill dude.”
While Kobe’s witty remark was clearly made in jest, some medical experts have clarified that masturbation has no direct effect on a person’s height.
According to health professionals, while it has certain physiological benefits — such as stress relief, improved sleep, and a lower risk of prostate cancer — it does not influence growth or bone development.
Paras, who last played for Altiri Chiba in Japan’s B2 League and has represented the Philippines in both the national basketball team and 3×3 competitions, remains one of the most charismatic and unfiltered personalities in Philippine sports — whether on or off the court.
