IT’S not about who will be in the lineup for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 but more on how much time a Gilas Pilipinas team will be able to log in hundreds of hours of practice and tune-up games. “We just really need more time to learn to play…
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Kai Sotto is glad that he had plenty of support during a difficult period that eventually led to his exit from the NBA G League’s developmental team last February.
The 7-foot-3 suffered a big roadblock in his NBA dream two months ago when he parted ways with the G League Ignite in the aftermath of his decision to join Gilas Pilipinas for the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers that was eventually postponed.
Sotto admitted during a roundtable interview Tuesday, April 20, that while the situation was “a little bit tough,” he was able to overcome it with help from family members and close friends.
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Filipino basketball prodigy Kai Sotto (FIBA Images)
Kai Sotto has been making rounds all over the internet and social media following his recent showing in the NBA G League scrimmages.
Training under coach Brian Shaw in Team Ignite, a squad full of elite NBA prospects, Sotto showed his evolved game with flashy passes and dribbling skills, and defensive prowess.
But the NBA G League is not yet done hyping its young talents.
“My goal is to be the best player that I can be. I’m trying my best to get drafted next year,” said Sotto. “When I make it to the NBA, hopefully, I’ll make everybody proud.”