Gilas Pilipinas will have its work cut out in the FIBA World Cup as other Asian squads bolster their rosters with NBA talent. FIBAWC
“They’re taking it seriously as well they should,” said Reyes. “That just makes our job that much more difficult.”
Meanwhile, Hollis-Jefferson – who played for the Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, and Portland Trail Blazers over a six-year NBA career – leads Jordan in a stacked Group C that features Team USA, Greece, and New Zealand. “It will take a superhuman effort on our part and I hope we can get that done in 18 days,” said Reyes.
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