‘Tapang lang’: Fearless CJ Perez leaves mark in FIBA World Cup FIBAWC
FOSHAN, China—There were questions about CJ Perez's inclusion in the Philippines' roster for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, given his status as a rookie in the PBA.
Even FIBA took note of Perez's game, putting together a highlight reel of his plays from their matches against Italy and Serbia. "Kahit na NBA player nakakalaban namin. So para sa amin, tapang lang, 'yung tapang," he added. "S'yempre alam naman natin mga Pilipino matapang. Kahit saan pumunta yan matapang." Against Italy, Perez put up 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting, along with 2 rebounds and 3 assists. He had 16 points against Serbia, the most on the team. So far, he is shooting 57% from the field, despite being defended by taller guards and attacking against towering big men.
"Mas OK kung buong team 'yung purihin nila. Mas maganda 'yun kasi 'yun nga, 'yung effort ng buong team, lalo na 'yung mga coaches, binibigay nila 'yung effort nila para mapaganda 'yung laro namin," he said.
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