LOOK: Carmelo Anthony congratulates Gilas Pilipinas after win over Lebanon

NBA’s Carmelo Anthony congratulates Gilas Pilipinas after demolishing Lebanon in the course of the the sixth and ultimate window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier on the Philippine Arena on Friday, February 24, 2023. Gilas gained towards Lebanon, 107-96. Photo: Danny Pata

Former NBA star and 2023 FIBA World Cup ambassador Carmelo Anthony was a witness to the Philippine nationwide group’s 107-96 victory towards Lebanon within the sixth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Friday on the Philippine Arena.

After the match, Anthony congratulated the nationwide group on the court docket of the venue.

Earlier, Anthony was formally launched as one of many World Cup ambassadors, alongside Luis Scola and Pau Gasol.

The Philippines will host the World Cup, alongside Japan and Indonesia, on August 2023.

—Justin Kenneth Carandang/JMB, GMA Integrated News