Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony will be a part of Luis Scola and Pau Gasol as one of many international ambassadors for the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
Anthony was launched as a World Cup envoy on Friday, hours forward of Gilas Pilipinas’ match towards Lebanon within the ultimate window of the Asian Qualifiers.
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— FIBA Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWC) February 24, 2023
“I’ve proudly represented the USA on the world’s largest stages, and the World Cup is the toughest competition in international basketball,” Anthony mentioned.
“It’s all about striking a perfect balance of personnel, talent and having that great chemistry. I’m looking forward to supporting all the players at the World Cup this year and celebrating the sport on a global scale.”
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas hosted Anthony in an introductory occasion on Friday on the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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— JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) February 24, 2023
Prior to the announcement, Melo was additionally seen roaming in Manila and consuming in a restaurant in Intramuros.
As a member of Team USA, Anthony has received three Olympic gold medals and one bronze medal. He was additionally a part of the staff that received the bronze within the 2006 World Championship.
As an NBA participant, he performed for six groups since becoming a member of the league in 2003. He final performed for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022. He was additionally named within the NBA seventy fifth Anniversary staff.
The Philippines, together with Japan and Indonesia, will host the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
