PBA MVP Scottie Thompson has shown no ill effects of his fractured hand since he returned to Gilas Pilipinas' fold
Thompson said he is back to full strength after sustaining a fractured hand that sidelined him for half of the Filipinos’ buildup for the global hoops showpiece., told reporters in a mix of Filipino and English on Tuesday, August 22.near the end of Gilas Pilipinas’ training camp in Europe in July, an ill-timed injury considering that he is tipped as the starting point guard for the World Cup.
“When they were in China, I did nothing but prepare myself so I’ll be ready if my hand heals quickly,” he said. “I’m just blessed to return in time and join the team in the World Cup.”
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