Big man Poy Erram is retiring from national team duties following a series of injuries that hampered his chance at competing in the FIBA World Cup this month. | GilasPilipinas kristelsports manilabulletin
Erram made the announcement in a lengthy social media post on Sunday, Aug. 13, thanking the people who helped him in “letting my dreams become a reality.”
“Just by wearing that jersey, having that name in front, always gives me goosebumps, because not a lot of players have that chance to play and represent the country,” he added.
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