FILE PHOTO: Justin Brownlee continues to be a difficult puzzle to solve for the opposition despite playing in his seventh season. —PICTURES FROM PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines — Another measure granting Philippine citizenship to Justin Brownlee to import Barangay’s Ginebra has been submitted to the Senate.
Senator Sonny Angara, president of Samahan ng Basketball ng Pilipinas, submitted Senate Bill No. 1516 on Wednesday, the same day. The reciprocal measure was passed by a panel in the House of Commons.
In a statement on Friday, Angara stressed the urgency to “complete Brownlee’s naturalization” as the sixth and final round of the FIBA World Cup Asia Qualifiers will be held. to be held in February next year.
“Having spent more than 5 years in the Philippines, American Justin Donta Brownlee has absorbed the culture and history of the country through his time representing the Basketball Association’s long and established Barangay Ginebra basketball team. Philippines basket (PBA),” the senator said in his explanation of the bill.
“More importantly, through his combination of basketball fundamentals, impressive basketball IQ and high acrobatic ability, Filipinos – especially basketball fans – appreciated the hard work and dedication Brownlee showed,” he also said.
According to Angara, Brownlee’s contributions have helped the team win five PBA titles in addition to winning the Best Import Award twice.
Brownlee has a career average of 29.29 points, 10.57 bounces, and 7.43 bounces per game when importing in the PBA.
“In addition to his stellar record as a basketball player and the joy he brings to basketball-mad Filipinos, Brownlee’s strong pursuit of a national team jersey and Being one of the people who brings pride and glory to the Philippines should also be taken into account. ” Angara added.
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa also filed a similar measure last September.
According to Angara’s statement, once his naturalization is approved, Brownlee is expected to strengthen the Gilas Pilipinas team in February when the team meets Lebanon and Jordan in their sixth game. FIBA World Cup Asia Qualifiers.
The statement further noted that Brownlee’s presence for the February games “will be critical” given the absence of Jordan Clarkson, who will still fulfill his commitments to the Utah Jazz in the NBA.
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