Jordan Clarkson can’t play for PH in Asian Games
NATIONAL Basketball Association (NBA) player Jordan Clarkson will not join the Philippine men’s basketball team in the Asian Games in Indonesia, according to a statement released by the NBA.
“The NBA’s agreement with FIBA (International Basketball Federation) [is]that NBA players can participate in the Olympics, the FIBA Basketball World Cup, Continental Cup competition and associated qualifying tournaments. Because the Asian Games are not one of those competitions, NBA players are unable to participate. In accordance with the NBA’s agreement with FIBA, Jordan is welcome to represent the Philippines in the agreed-upon competitions,” the NBA said, through its spokesperson Tim Frank. JOSEF T. RAMOS
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