Jordan Clarkson Appeals to the Gilas Team for the Asian Games

DOSSIER – Jordan Clarkson at one of his practices with Gilas Pilipinas. Photo by Tristan Tamayo / INQUIRER.net

Gilas Pilipinas needs a boost at the upcoming Asian Games and Jordan Clarkson can certainly provide the star power to fill the gaps.

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is now actively concerned the Filipino-American Cleveland Cavaliers to play for the men's basketball team at the Games scheduled from August 18 to September 7. 2 in Jakarta, Indonesia

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said that he had been informed by SBP officials of the proposed plan to include the 6-foot-5 guard in the US. alignment.

"Clarkson will be a great addition to the team in the Asian Games. It was said that they were now working to get it in time for the competition, "Marcial told Inquirer.

Reinforced by PBA players and Marcus Douthit naturalized center , the Philippines placed the seventh at the previous Asian Games in 2014 Although Gilas was exhausted after being involved in a nasty fight with the Australian basketball team, the suspensions imposed by the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) to 10 Filipino players will in no way affect the country's participation in the World Cup Asian Games

But the handover of Clarkson, holder of a Philippine passport, will be very difficult for the SBP

The local basketball federation should first obtain the approval of the Cavaliers and work on a schedule that will not work in conflict with Clarkson's commitments in the NBA.

"This is a opti we explore, "said SBP President Al Panlilio in a text message

Once approved by the Cavaliers ma The Philippine Olympic Committee will seek the blessings of the Indonesian Asian Games Organizing Committee ( Inasgoc) to facilitate the accreditation of Clarkson.

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