The one-time Most Valuable Player stressed the importance of him putting in the work despite still recovering from the back injury as he hopes to also help and ensure that the young new pieces of the Kings buy into their system.
Barangay Ginebra star Scottie Thompson is trying to lead by example for his new teammates while also trying to get himself back into top shape after being sidelined with a nagging back injury.
“The key for me right now is to be healthy in the conference. I've been working hard na makabalik talaga in full condition,” said Thompson who posted a triple-double of 21 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in Ginebra’s 112-98 win over Blackwater in their second-round meeting. “Kailangan kong maging role model sa mga bago na gawin yung pinagawa ni coach Tim sa practice para sundan nila kami. I think yung key sa amin para mag buy-in din yung mga bago namin,” said Thompson.
“Scottie is, in my opinion, playing at 85 and 90 percent right now. He’s not fully 100 percent and we have to be careful with him in practice. We have to make sure that we don't wear him out and to get his back flared up again. We’re kinda handling him with kid gloves as much as we can,” said Cone.
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