Basketball legends Carmelo Anthony and Pau Gasol are coming to the Philippines for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, for which they each function international ambassadors.
In a put up on X, Anthony mentioned he’s heading to Manila to look at the video games and see which crew can be topped as the brand new World Cup champion.
Heading to Manila this week to see who’s going to carry house the Naismith Trophy! #FIBAWC x #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/6V9pdlquQ0
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) September 5, 2023
Anthony was already within the nation in February, when he was unveiled because the third envoy following an illustrious basketball profession that noticed him play for numerous NBA groups just like the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunders, and the Los Angeles Lakers in addition to the Team USA.
As a part of the nationwide crew, Anthony performed a key position within the USA’s gold medal runs within the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Summer Olympics.
Gasol, alternatively, is a key determine within the Spanish basketball scene.
The 7-foot-1 huge man steered powerhouse Spain to the World Cup title in 2006 and a few silver and one bronze within the Olympics. In the NBA, Gasol proved to be probably the most dominant huge males in his period, serving to Lakers clinch back-to-back titles in 2009 and 2010 alongside the late Kobe Byrant.
Gasol’s no. 16 jersey has additionally been retired by the Lakers. He’s additionally inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame just lately.
In a put up by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), the 43-year-old Gasol was introduced to participate in a meet and greet exercise with followers on the Mall of Asia Music Hall.
Get an opportunity to MEET & GREET considered one of FIBA’s Basketball World Cup 2023 Global Ambassador, Pau Gasol, on the FAN ZONE.
Program begins at 5 PM on the Mall of Asia Music Hall. Don’t miss this uncommon alternative to stand up shut with a basketball famous person! #FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/f2Zqk0UB5j
— SBP (@officialSBPinc) September 5, 2023
—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
