Dirk Nowitzki has landed in Manila forward of his participation within the 2023 FIBA World Cup draw.
The former Dallas Mavericks massive man arrived within the nation with two days left earlier than the draw correct this Saturday on the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
On Instagram, Thursday, Senator Sonny Angara shared a photograph with the NBA legend upon his arrival.
“Welcome to the Philippines @swish41! You’ve got a lot of fans here,” he stated.
FIBA has earlier introduced Nowitzki’s involvement within the stated occasion as he additionally sits as Central Board Member and Chair of the FIBA Players’ Commission.
He will attend the draw alongside World Cup ambassador and fellow NBA icon Luis Scola of Argentina.
As a nationwide staff participant, Nowitzki had represented his dwelling staff Germany many instances previously, suiting up in numerous worldwide tournaments comparable to EuroBasket, FIBA World Championship, and the Olympics.
Nowitzki can be among the many NBA gamers who performed for only one membership all all through his profession, enjoying for the Mavericks from 1998 till his retirement in 2019.
Germany is included within the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the place they’re slotted in Seed 3 alongside Greece, Italy, and Brazil whereas the Philippines is in Seed 1 with Spain, USA, and Australia.
The draw this Saturday will decide the ultimate groupings for the worldwide conclave subsequent yr to be hosted by the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia.
—Bea Micaller/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
