China’s naturalized participant Kyle Anderson, also called Li Kaier, expects nothing lower than an intense match-up when his squad collides with the host Philippines within the classification part of the 2023 FIBA World Cup right here.
Li stated he’s wanting ahead to going through Gilas Pilipinas as each groups are within the race to develop into the perfect Asian staff within the event, with a ticket to the 2023 Paris Olympics up for grabs.
“It’s going to be an intense environment [as] they’re a really good team, they got some good players over there and they got the crowd on their side so it’ll be a tough [and] fun environment,” Li stated on the heels of their 107-89 loss to Puerto Rico on Wednesday.
Li additionally stated he’s excited for his match-up towards the Philippines’ Jordan Clarkson.
The two cagers confronted one another throughout their collegiate days within the US NCAA Division I with Li bannering the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruins whereas Clarkson suited up for University of Tulsa earlier than transferring to University of Missouri.
After school, the 2 additionally went on taking part in within the NBA. Li is presently a part of the Minnesota TImberwolves whereas Clarkson is likely one of the stars for the Utah Jazz, successful the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2021.
Now, they are going to be up towards one another once more, this time in a brand new setting, the FIBA World Cup.
“I’ve been playing against him since college so it’s always fun to go against him. It’s always fun to compete,” Li added.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
