00:00 The Filipino-American NBA player Jordan Clarkson is now in the Philippines.
00:04 He will serve as the naturalized player of the Philippines
00:07 in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup this month.
00:11 Let's take a look at what Clarkson did in Manila
00:15 in the presence of Rafael Banderel.
00:17 17 days before the FIBA Basketball World Cup,
00:22 NBA star Jordan Clarkson of Utah Jazz arrived in the country.
00:27 Clarkson's airplane landed here at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1
00:33 this Tuesday morning at 5 a.m.
00:36 From LAX International Airport in Los Angeles, California,
00:41 Clarkson traveled for 15 hours to Manila,
00:45 the place where the most grand tournament in the scene of international basketball will take place.
00:51 In Clarkson's interview to the media members waiting for his arrival in the country,
00:56 Phil Am, an NBA star, gave the D-in that he is eager to be with his teammates
01:02 and to make it to the prestigious World Cup.
01:06 How does it feel to be in Manila for the World Cup?
01:09 Great, great, great. Amazing.
01:12 What do you think of the chances of the Philippines taking gold, JC?
01:15 I think we got a good chance today.
01:18 Alright!
01:19 Thank you so much, JC.
01:21 Are you excited?
01:24 Yes, yes. Very excited.
01:26 Although there is no official announcement about the Final 12 roster of the country,
01:33 the Filipino basketball fan Clarkson,
01:37 the father of the naturalized player of the Philippines, may be able to watch.
01:41 Clarkson is expecting to be accompanied by other members of the Philippines
01:46 when Clarkson returns to the country from China this week.
01:49 Meanwhile, the FIBA World Cup will start on August 25.
01:55 Its opening ceremony will be held at the Dambuhalang Philippine Arena in Bukkawe, Bulacan.
02:01 and Rafael Bandayrel PTV Sports.
