Jordan Clarkson and Justin Brownlee. –FIBA PHOTOS
MANILA, Philippines—The mere presence of NBA star Jordan Clarkson in coaching camp routinely boosts Gilas Pilipinas’ play and morale.
That’s how Justin Brownlee sees it though he gained’t get the possibility to be on the court docket with the Utah Jazz guard on the upcoming Fiba World Cup.
“[Having Clarkson] feels nice. To be trustworthy a man like that, you see him and watch him play, you may study so many various issues,” Brownlee, who was the opposite naturalized participant Gilas thought-about earlier than opting to go along with Clarkson for the World Cup, stated on Tuesday throughout the media launch of Gilas and Max’s partnership in Quezon Metropolis.
Brownlee has picked up loads from simply watching Clarkson work in apply though the previous NBA Sixth Man of the 12 months simply began training with Gilas final Wednesday.
“These little issues, how he comes off ball screens. It might be something, so I believe that’s a terrific addition to the group,” the resident Barangay Ginebra import stated.
“Him (Clarkson) approaching board, I believe, is gonna make the group soar an entire bunch of ranges. I believe he’s nice,” Brownlee added.
Edu-Cities matchup
FILE – AJ Edu. –FIBA PHOTO
Gilas kicks off its World Cup marketing campaign on August 25 at Philippine Enviornment towards the Dominican Republic.
It’s going to even be the debut of AJ Edu within the males’s division the place is about to go up towards probably the greatest huge males in basketball immediately in Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Cities.
However Brownlee has confidence within the functionality of Edu, who just lately confirmed his value in Gilas’ tuneup video games.
“AJ has proven nice potential, however I assume we’ve to attend and see. I’m very assured in him going towards anyone although,” Brownlee stated.
“He’s confirmed that he’s a terrific competitor and that he’ll do something to win.”
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