Take a look at Gilas Pilipinas' final 12-man roster and what each player brings to the table for the FIBA World Cup
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas put together arguably its tallest and most talented lineup for this year’s FIBA World Cup. Not only does this roster feel like a culmination of the multi-year plan laid out by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, but also a reflection of what the Philippine brand of basketball has achieved in recent years.
Playing as the undisputed alpha of the team, Clarkson will have immense pressure offensively while dealing with world-class defensive schemes tailored to contain him – a predicament he has not seen in his career. He averaged a career-high 20.8 points per game for the Utah Jazz last season as a consistent starter for the first time, which should be a solid indicator of how ready Clarkson is for offensive load he is expected to carry.
Edu poses more questions on his game than answers. As his health progresses towards the right direction, the future is now for the 6-foot-10 youngster. It has been four years since CJ Perez emerged as a rising star for Gilas as he led all locals in scoring in the last World Cup. This time around, Perez enters as a spark plug for an offense in need of on-ball creation.
Malonzo, as under-the-radar as he is, provides useful tools as he persists to be an intriguing piece for Gilas, especially when one puts in mind the game-to-game adjustments as the tournament progresses. Rhenz Abando is a proven player on every level. He steered UST to the UAAP Finals, carried Letran to an NCAA title, and reached the pinnacle of the Korean Basketball League with Anyang KGC. A winning player in any league he played at, Abando looks to inject Gilas his pedigree in the World Cup.
Fajardo is a towering big man whose size and strength earned him the nickname “The Kraken.” His on-court dominance has translated into nine PBA championships, four PBA Finals MVP awards, and six PBA MVP plums, to name a few.
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