'As a citizen, I will try my best to make the Filipino people proud,' says Justin Brownlee as he is set to debut for Gilas Pilipinas in the final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
MANILA, Philippines – Justin Brownlee took pride in representing the Philippines when Barangay Ginebra edged foreign team Bay Area for a PBA championship.
Fulfilling a dream that took years in the making, Brownlee pledged his oath of allegiance as a Filipino citizen at the Philippine Senate in Pasay on Monday, January 16. Brownlee delivered stellar numbers in the Commissioner’s Cup finals as the Gin Kings prevented the Dragons from becoming the first guest team to win a PBA title in over four decades., the three-time Best Import put up 32.1 points, 11.4 rebounds, 7 assists, 2.4 steals, and 2 blocks to capture his sixth championship with Ginebra over nine conferences with the team.
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