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Mr. Basketball Scottie Thompson with members of the PBA Press Corps during the PSA Awards Night at the Diamond Hotel on March 6. –PHOTO CONTRIBUTION
MANILA, Philippines—After being hailed as “Mr. Basketball” by the Sports Writers Association of the Philippines at the Diamond Hotel on Monday, Scottie Thompson said the biggest challenge of his life is yet to come.
Thompson and his wife Jinky Serrano’s first child is due in a few months, which the PBA star says will be his toughest but best challenge yet.
“This will be the beginning of a real challenge in my life, which is to be a father and at the same time, I am very grateful to my wife for her support,” said Thompson in the Philippines at the PSA Awards Night.
“Without him, I would not be where I am today. I am motivated because of our baby.
It’s been an up-and-down few days for the reigning PBA MVP.
Just a few weeks ago, the Ginebra guard missed two of the most important free throws of his career as Jordan beat Gilas, 91-90.
Fast forward a few days later, he was awarded “Mr. Basketball” as the most famous figure in Philippine Basketball this year.
He hopes to continue his rise as one of the best in the country, praying for no injuries.
“One of the things I’m really afraid of is injury. Hopefully, I’ll be healthy in my career. The achievements and the awards are a bonus but the main goal is to be healthy around the world,” he said.
“I hope this (award) continues. I am so happy that these achievements keep coming in my life. We all know that it is still early in my career, I hope, I will continue to be blessed. My only prayer is for him to be healthy forever,” he added.
Currently, Thompson is in a head-to-head race with June Mar Fajardo for the PBA Season 47 MVP award. In the PBA Governor’s Cup, Thompson averaged 11.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game.
The 29-year-old is currently in Passi, Iloilo for the league’s All-Star party. His team Ginebra entered the break as the second seed with an 8-2 record.
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