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Showing posts with label Jordan Clarkson. Show all posts
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Sunday, June 12, 2016

Clarkson, Pringle - How we wish these Fil-foreign players are eligible to play for Gilas

Although Gilas Pilipinas already has a solid 14-man pool for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament, the lineup no doubt still has a few holes due to the absence of injured Greg Slaughter, Paul Lee, and probably Marcio Lassiter.
Clarkson, Pringle - How we wish these Fil-foreign players are eligible to play for Gilas
With the national team once again struck by the injury bug, one can’t help but wonder what could’ve been if there was no Fiba rule requiring players who hold dual citizenship to have secured a passport from the country they plan to represent before turning 16.

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Jordan Clarkson expresses interest to play for Gilas Pilipinas in Olympic qualifiers next year

After Gilas Pilipinas fell to China in the 2015 FIBA Asia Men's Championship gold medal match, Los Angeles Lakers' Fil-Am guard Jordan Clarkson quickly consoled Filipino basketball fans by voicing out his plan to suit up for the national team in 2016.
Jordan Clarkson expresses interest to play for Gilas Pilipinas in Olympic qualifiers next year
Clarkson posted on his Twitter account a video of himself going for a dunk with the caption: Tough Fight: In 2016, Jordan Clarkson and Gilas with the hashtags #AllIn #RoadToRedemption.

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Jordan Clarkson to Gilas Pilipinas: "I hope they make it to Rio Olympics"

Even far away from the squad, Filipino-American NBA player Jordan Clarkson wished good luck to the Philippine national men’s basketball team that is currently competing in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship in China.
Jordan Clarkson to Gilas Pilipinas: "I hope they make it to Rio Olympics"
Clarkson had been considered to be part of Gilas Pilipinas in the tournament, but time constraints regarding his eligibility process as well as his commitment with the Los Angeles Lakers ruled him out.
“I hope they make it to Rio (Olympics) and have the opportunity to keep the team and play well. That’s definitely gonna be good,” Clarkson said during the Lakers’ media day.

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Jordan Clarkson 'disappointed' for being unable to reinforce Gilas Pilipinas

Los Angeles Lakers Fil-Am guard Jordan Clarkson is disappointed that he could not suit up for the 2015 FIBA Asia Men's Championship and would be reduced to a cheerleader again. 
Jordan Clarkson 'disappointed' for being unable to reinforce Gilas Pilipinas

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas put up a last ditch effort to make Clarkson eligible for the Olympic qualifier but did not beat the deadline on Tuesday.

Sunday, September 6, 2015

SBP hopeful Jordan Clarkson can join Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Asia Championship

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.
SBP hopeful Jordan Clarkson can join Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Asia Championship

“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.

Saturday, September 5, 2015

LA Lakers firm on recalling Jordan Clarkson in the midst of FIBA Asia stint with Gilas Pilipinas

The Los Angeles Lakers remained firm on obliging Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson to return to the NBA team in the middle of his possible stint with the Philippine national men’s basketball team in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship.
LA Lakers firm on recalling Jordan Clarkson in the midst of FIBA Asia stint with Gilas Pilipinas
The Lakers have already given the green light to Clarkson for his Gilas Pilipinas stint as long as he would be back in the United States on September 28, which is right at the smack of the Olympic qualifier.

Thursday, September 3, 2015

LA Lakers allow Jordan Clarkson for Gilas Pilipinas but with one condition

The Los Angeles Lakers will release Filipino-American NBA player Jordan Clarkson to the Philippine national men’s basketball team for the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship later this month.
LA Lakers allow Jordan Clarkson for Gilas Pilipinas but with one condition
However there’s one catch: the Lakers want Clarkson back before September 28, or right before their annual media day and training camp. That is right at the middle of the Olympic qualifier, meaning Gilas Pilipinas will only have him at the start of the tournament.

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Jordan Clarkson arrives in Taiwan to inspire Andray Blatche-less Gilas Pilipinas

Jordan Clarkson attended to his commitments as Smart endorser and spent a brief vacation in Boracay before flying to Taiwan. 
Jordan Clarkson arrives in Taiwan to inspire Andray Blatche-less Gilas Pilipinas

The NBA sophomore player will be watching the Gilas-Chinese Taipei game from the sidelines in his attempt to familiarize himself with the national team's plays.

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Gilas' Calvin Abueva, Jayson Castro, Jordan Clarkson reincarnate Pinatubo Trio

IS the dreaded Pinatubo Trio about to reincarnate at Gilas Pilipinas?
Gilas Pilipinas' Calvin Abueva, Jayson Castro, Jordan Clarkson reincarnate Pinatubo Trio
From the looks of it, another set of Pampanga’s best similar to San Sebastian’s deadly trio a few years ago is coming together for the national team

Jordan Clarkson brings hope to embattled Gilas Pilipinas (VIDEO)

After weeks of agonizing wait for some of the key players that included the reigning back-to-back MVP of the PBA to show up in the national team's practices, despair turned into hope when a rising star from the world's best league came up to make a stand.
Jordan Clarkson brings hope to embattled Gilas Pilipinas (VIDEO)
Here is an NBA player, who is just coming off a stellar first season in the league where he was named to the All-Rookie First Team, showing his desire to play for the national team. For a basketball-crazy nation that is starving of a star in the NBA who can they call their own, Jordan Clarkson of the Los Angeles Lakers could fit that bill.

Jordan Clarkson reaffirms desire to play for Gilas Pilipinas despite dad’s disapproval

Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson assured on Thursday that he 'sincerely wants to play for Gilas Pilipinas,' just moments after his father cast doubts on a possible appearance for the Philippine team bound for the FIBA Asia Championship in Changsha, China next month.
Jordan Clarkson reaffirms desire to play for Gilas Pilipinas despite dad’s disapproval
In his first statement since arriving in his mother's homeland on Monday, Clarkson made official his desire to play for 'flag and country' if he is given a clearance by the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA and is declared eligible to play for the Philippines by world governing body Fiba.

Jordan Clarkson’s dad says son won’t play for Gilas Pilipinas

Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson will not suit up for Philippine national basketball team anytime soon.
Jordan Clarkson’s dad says son won’t play for Gilas Pilipinas
In an email, Mike Clarkson, Jordan’s father, cited timing as a factor in his son’s decision to pass on the chance to don the country’s colors, emphasizing Jordan’s current commitment with the Lakers in the NBA.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Jordan Clarkson wears Gilas Pilipinas jersey; joins national team practice (VIDEO)

It’s happening. Filipino-American NBA player Jordan Clarkson dropped by the practice of the Philippine national men’s basketball team on Wednesday night at the Meralco Gym. 
Jordan Clarkson wears Gilas Pilipinas jersey; joins national team practice
Clarkson has been invited to “observe” Gilas Pilipinas training, but he was seen having a more active role. He wore a practice jersey while also doing warm-ups and drills with the players.

LA Lakers ‘aware’ of Jordan Clarkson's interest of playing for Gilas Pilipinas

The Los Angeles Lakers have knowledge that their Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson is trying to make himself eligible for the Philippine national men’s basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas.
LA Lakers ‘aware’ of Jordan Clarkson's interest of playing for Gilas Pilipinas
“We are aware that he is having discussions with the (Philippine) national team and other governing organizations,” John Black, Lakers’ Vice President of Public Relations, wrote to InterAksyon in an email.

What Lakers' Jordan Clarkson needs to play for Gilas Pilipinas

Although fans are ecstatic over the possible addition of Jordan Clarkson to Gilas Pilipinas, a Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive clarified that the Filipino-American NBA player has to go through processes first before he can suit up for the national team.
What Lakers' Jordan Clarkson needs to play for Gilas Pilipinas
SBP Executive Director Renauld "Sonny" Barrios tempered the expectations of local fans, even as he confirmed that Clarkson has a Philippine passport since the age of 12.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Andray Blatche 'hopeful' for Jordan Clarkson inclusion to Gilas Pilipinas

Former NBA player and naturalized Filipino Andray Blatche looks forward to possibly teaming up with Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson who is currently taking steps for him to be eligible for Gilas Pilipinas.
Andray Blatche 'hopeful' for Jordan Clarkson inclusion to Gilas Pilipinas
“Hopefully, he can join,” Blatche said in an interview with News5′s Fraulein Olavario.

Monday, August 24, 2015

Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson a Philippine Passport holder: SBP confirmed

There is a big possibility that the Los Angeles Lakers' Fil-Am guard Jordan Clarkson would play for Gilas Pilipinas in the future. 
Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson a Philippine Passport holder: SBP confirmed
No less than Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Executive Director Sonny Barrios confirmed that Clarkson is is a Philippine passport holder.

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