<grammarly-btn>Cleveland Cavaliers penggawa Jordan Clarkson could not strengthen the Philippine national team at the 2018 Asian Games. The NBA ban was the cause.
As is known, the Philippine national team intends to use Clarkson services for the first time at the 2018 Asian Games event. The Philippines has even sent out jersey and match equipment at the 2018 Asian Games to Clarkson.
The former LA Lakers player was indeed able to defend the team nicknamed Gilas because of holding two nationalities, the Philippines and the United States. His grandmother, Marcelina Tullao, came from the Philippines.
The Philippines even intends to claim Clarkson as a flag holder during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games at the Bung Karno Main Stadium on August 18.
Unfortunately the desire of the Philippine Basketball Federation cannot be realized. Clarkson's debut with the Philippines must be delayed because the NBA did not give permission.
The NBA bans Clarkson because the 2018 Asian Games are not the main basketball competition under the banner of FIBA (International Basketball Association). The new NBA will release players for competitions such as the Olympics, Basketball World Cup, Continental Cup until the big tournament qualifying round.
Clarkson Promise
Knowing the NBA did not allow him to play at the 2018 Asian Games, Clarkson was disappointed. Through Instagram, Clarkson apologizes to the people of the Philippines.
"To my brothers and sisters in the Philippines, I am very disappointed to say that I have not received the approval needed to participate in the upcoming Asian Games with our National Team. Although I will not be there personally, I will be with my team mates. heart and spirit, "Clarkson wrote on Instagram.
On this occasion, Clarkson also promised to remain committed to defending the Philippines in the future despite failing to debut at the 2018 Asian Games. Clarkson could not wait to start the adventure with the Gilas team.
Source: Liputan6.com
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