Kai Sotto logs limited minutes in NBA Summer League due to reported back pain

Filipino huge man Kai Sotto was restricted to solely round eight minutes of play within the Orlando Magic’s 94-77 loss in opposition to the Boston Celtics within the NBA 2K24 Summer League on Sunday (Manila time) because of ache in his decrease again, in keeping with experiences.

The 21-year previous heart entered the sport on the 3:44 mark of the primary interval and was changed by Robert Baker on the 5:35 mark of the second quarter. Sotto didn’t see motion within the sport after the mentioned substitution.

In his restricted taking part in time, the 7-foot-3 huge man registered two rebounds, an help, and a block.

Sotto made his debut within the Summer League on Friday in opposition to the Portland Trail Blazers and posted six factors, 4 rebounds, three blocks, and one help. 

Prior to his debut, Sotto was benched throughout Orlando’s video games in opposition to the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and the New York Knicks.

Sotto is predicted to swimsuit up for Gilas Pilipinas within the upcoming FIBA World Cup in Manila in August.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News