Gilas Exec Defends Scottie Thompson From Critics

Gilas exec defends Scottie Thompson from critics

MANILA, Philippines–Alfrancis Chua came to the defense of Scottie Thompson after a portion of the fans focused on his five-second inbound violation that almost cost Gilas Pilipinas a victory over Jordan in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers. The Gilas project director and team manager took offense at how Thompson was ridiculed for the miscue

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Scottie Thompson scored just one point on Friday night, but his fingerprints were all over Gilas Pilipinas’ thrilling 82-81 victory over Jordan to get back on track in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. While his scoring numbers barely registered, Thompson made his presence felt in nearly every other facet of the game. And his performance helped Gilas contain Jordan’s backcourt while making the crucial plays that ultimately swung the game…