The FIBA World Cup may just be two weeks away but Gilas Pilipinas won’t ‘throw into the fire’ an unfit Kai Sotto, says coach Chot Reyes.
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas decided to err on the side of caution as it awaits the medical clearance of center Kai Sotto, who is said to be recovering from back issues., set to tip off on August 25, remains up in the air as the team awaits his MRI results.
“They said that they have an MRI [of Sotto’s back], we just want our own doctors to see, or better, if we ourselves conduct the MRI for him,” Reyes told One PH’s “Sa Totoo Lang” on Thursday. stint in Las Vegas, according to sources who requested anonymity since they are not allowed to speak on the matter.
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