Though hoping for Justin Brownlee’s participation, Barangay Ginebra is ready to rise to the occasion in case its beloved resident import won’t be around for its PBA Commissioner’s Cup title defense.
Brownlee faces suspension after testing positive for Carboxy-THC during the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. International bodies have yet to hand down the sanction, which could range from one month to three months, and the Gin Kings deemed it best to look for a potential replacement already.
Thompson said the Gin Kings were shocked upon hearing the news of Brownlee’s doping issue on the heels of the celebrated Asiad triumph. Devin Booker scored 32 points as the Phoenix Suns pipped the Golden State Warriors, 108-104, in a roller coaster scrap in...