Gilas Pilipinas’ massive man AJ Edu is hoping to make it to the NBA sometime and he is aware of that to appreciate that dream, he has to study to compete in opposition to the most effective.
On Friday night time, he received to expertise it first-hand as he needed to alternative to go head-to-head in opposition to Dominican Republic massive man and Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns.
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Edu, who performs for the Toyama Grouses within the Japan B.League, stated he welcomed the problem of being Towns’ major defender, even when Gilas Pilipinas misplaced the tight sport, 87-81.
“I love the challenge and you know ultimately I wanna play in the NBA one day so I gotta do my best against players like him and he’s up there as an All-Star and first-round pick and there’s no better way to measure myself than to guard someone like Karl-Anthony Towns,” Edu stated.
Edu additionally expressed his gratitude to Gilas head coach Chot Reyes and the teaching employees for entrusting him the powerful process to decelerate Towns.
Edu proved his effectivity as soon as once more as he churned out seven factors on good discipline purpose share whereas additionally accumulating 5 rebounds.
“I just really appreciate the belief that coach has in me to go on and give Karl-Anthony Towns the best challenge I could. That trust goes a long way, it gives confidence to a young player like me,” the 6-foot-10 bruiser added.
“This is something I’ll never gotta forget. This was such a blessing to experience in front of the home fans.”
Earlier, Towns additionally praised Edu for being an “ultra competitor” and making him a greater participant.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
