Kevin Quiambao indicators autographs for followers after Gilas Pilipinas’ open apply at Philsports Area.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines—After Gilas Pilipinas’ open apply at Philsports Area on Monday, followers got an opportunity to work together with their favourite nationwide staff gamers.
The returning Justin Brownlee drew a variety of followers who wished an image with the resident Ginebra import and so did heartthrob Dwight Ramos.
Amid all of the frenzy, Kevin Quiambao was taking the whole lot in.
The UAAP Season 86 MVP was noticed by a Gilas devoted sporting a Kai Sotto jersey.
Justin Brownlee takes a selfie with the followers after Gilas Pilipinas’ open apply at Philsports Area in Pasig.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
“Idol, papirma!” an excited fan advised the La Salle star.
(Idol, can I get your autograph?)
Quiambao gladly obliged as he took the marker and signed with a smile that spanned from ear to ear.
“Sobrang sarap sa feeling (It simply feels good),” mentioned Quiambao whereas signing the ecstatic fan’s clothes.
“It’s so heartwarming to see the assist that each Filipino has within the basketball neighborhood, not only for us or one participant however for the entire staff,” he added in Filipino.
It wasn’t like Quiambao was shocked to see the followers flock to the venue.
“Basketball is sort of like a faith to us right here within the Philippines so I anticipated this many individuals to point out up at present,” mentioned the 22-year-old ahead, who’s the second youngest member of the staff subsequent to Sotto.
“The gamers I’m right here with are extra well-known than me so, sure. The followers will actually come to see you.”
Gilas begins its marketing campaign within the first window of the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers on Thursday in Hong Kong three days earlier than internet hosting Chinese language Taipei at Philsports Area.