Reinvigorated Scottie Thompson ready to play for Gilas

After battling damage these previous few weeks, Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson affirmed that he’s prepared to provide it his all for the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup.

The 30-year-old star says he’s grateful given how briskly his therapeutic course of for his metacarpal fracture went.

“First of all, nagpapasalamat ako kay Lord na binigyan Niya ako ng mabilis na recovery,” remarked Thompson.

(First of all, I thank the Lord that he allowed my restoration to be quick.)

Despite being sidelined for his or her subsequent journeys after their European tour, the Barangay Ginebra star didn’t relaxation on his laurels and continued to maintain in form for his eventual return.

“Nung nasa China sila, madami kaming ginawa. Nagpakondisyon ako so para pagbalik nila, maging ready ako. ‘Yun nga ‘yung nangyari, so sobrang blessed lang na just in time nakabalik ako tapos nakasali sa World Cup,” mentioned Thompson after Gilas’ open apply final Tuesday.

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— Juris (@Salvanera_Juris) August 22, 2023

(When they have been in China, we did loads for restoration. I continued conditioning myself in order that once they return, I’m prepared, and that is what occurred. I’m blessed that it occurred simply in time for the World Cup.)

Claiming that he’s now at one hundred percent, the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA legend could be very grateful for nonetheless being in consideration for this once-in-a-lifetime alternative to play in entrance of the Filipino devoted.

“Ang iniisip ko na talaga ngayon is minsan lang tong mangyari to sa Pilipinas, sa buhay ko, so talagang all out ako—kami—dito. Kasi di namin alam kung kelan ulit magkakaroon ng World Cup na home court natin,” mentioned Thompson.

“Ine-enjoy ko lang ‘yung moment na to, chine-cherish ko,” he added.

(What I’m pondering now’s that this can be a occasion within the Philippines and in my life so I – we – are all out. We have no idea when the World Cup will occur in our house court docket once more. I’m simply having fun with the second, I’m cherishing it.)

Thompson and the remainder of Gilas Pilipinas will open their World Cup marketing campaign towards the Dominican Republic this Friday, 8:00 PM, on the Philippine Arena.

—Juris Salvanera/JKC, GMA Integrated News