Jordan Clarkson to play FIBA Asia championship for Philippines?
The Lakers coaching staff will decide
As reported by Philstar, The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas remained hopeful Fil-Am NBA player Jordan Clarkson will be able to join Gilas Pilipinas in its campaign in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship slated Sept. 23-Oct. 3 in Changsha, China.
“It’s still a work in progress but with better clarity,” said SBP vice chairman Ricky Vargas after a meeting with Los Angeles Lakers team president Jeanie Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak in LA.
Vargas said the Lakers officials have no objection for Clarkson to play for the national team on a long-term program.
But a stint by Clarkson in the forthcoming Asian meet is subject to the approval of “the Lakers coaches” since it will run in conflict with the Lakers’ media day on Sept. 28 and the Lakers’ training camp in Hawaii on Sept. 29-Oct. 7.
In the Asian meet, Oct. 1-3 is set for the quarterfinals, semifinals and final.
“They requested some time to talk to the Lakers coaches,” said Vargas.
SBP officials are working on a tight schedule with a FIBA deadline of Sept. 8 for the submission of Final 12.
“It’s still a work in progress but with better clarity,” said SBP vice chairman Ricky Vargas after a meeting with Los Angeles Lakers team president Jeanie Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak in LA.
Vargas said the Lakers officials have no objection for Clarkson to play for the national team on a long-term program.
But a stint by Clarkson in the forthcoming Asian meet is subject to the approval of “the Lakers coaches” since it will run in conflict with the Lakers’ media day on Sept. 28 and the Lakers’ training camp in Hawaii on Sept. 29-Oct. 7.
In the Asian meet, Oct. 1-3 is set for the quarterfinals, semifinals and final.
“They requested some time to talk to the Lakers coaches,” said Vargas.
SBP officials are working on a tight schedule with a FIBA deadline of Sept. 8 for the submission of Final 12.
E. Carchia
@Sportando
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