Jordan Clarkson hails Gilas for securing FIBA World Cup berth

MANILA, Philippines – Many have offered their congratulations to Gilas Pilipinas for qualifying for the FIBA World Cup in China later this year.

But only a handful of commendations are more significant to the Philippine squad than the one offered by Fil-Am NBA player Jordan Clarkson.

Taking to Instagram, the Cleveland Cavaliers star posted a photo of himself donning the Gilas jersey and expressed his excitement for the Philippines in the World Cup.

 

 

 

 

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congrats to my bros and the country such a honor for the country, qualifying for the world cup, so hyped!!! hope to see you guys in china!!! ????????????????#Puso

A post shared by Jordan Clarkson (@jordanclarksons) on Feb 25, 2019 at 7:57pm PST

"Congrats to my bros and the country. Such a honor for the country, qualifying for the world cup," Clarkson wrote.

Clarkson had a short stint with Gilas during the Asian Games last year. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas wants to bring the NBA star back to the Gilas lineup in time for the World Cup, and it seems that Clarkson aims for the same goal.

"Hope to see you guys in China!!!" Clarkson said.

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