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Chris Newsome thrilled about possibility to play with Justin Brownlee at Gilas


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MANILA, Philippines—Now healthy and ready to return to Gilas Pilipinas’ duties, Chris Newsome’s face lights up when asked about the national team’s restart of weekly practice activities and the hope to once again put on the colors of the country.

“It’s always an honor, especially whenever you talk about playing the best that the country has to offer,” he told reporters on Sunday night, shortly after his 105-87 win Meralco in front of Rain or Shine at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

newbie even wider smile when he realizes that he will now have the opportunity to play alongside Justin Brownlee, who recently obtained Philippine citizenship through naturalization.

“It is great to be teammates with someone who has achieved so much,” said the dynamic guard.

“Play with him – not against him,” he continued.

Brownlee and Barangay Ginebra have long been the source of Meralco and Newsome’s suffering during the Governors Cup. In fact, the darlings of the crowd rejected the Bolts four times in the PBA Finals.

So naturally, the change in setup touched Newsome.

“JB is on that roster right now, so I’m excited to get dressed with him, practice with him, learn as much as I can from him,” he said of the PBA 6 champion. times, who is shaping up to be a key for Gilas’ Naturalization Placement for the sixth and final window of the Fiba World Cup Asia Qualifiers this February.

“He has a lot of experience and he is one of the best players I have ever faced. I will just be a sponge and try to absorb as much information and knowledge from JB as possible,” added Newsome.

Newsome was a member of the National Five featuring Jordan Clarkson and defended the home field in the fifth window last September.

His aspirations could come true if he comes up with a squad that will eventually face Lebanon and Jordan.

“Whenever we are on the pitch, you will always be competitive. But whenever you’re a teammate, you look forward to it even more,” he said of partnering with the beloved Ginebra import.

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