Fresh off his NBA Summer League stint, Kai Sotto arrives in the Philippines on Wednesday, July 19 with the Filipino center still committed to playing for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup.
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00:00 Fresh off his NBA Summer League stint, Kai Soto arrives in the Philippines on Wednesday,
00:05 July 19, with the Filipino center still committed to playing for Gigas Pilipinas in the upcoming
00:10 2023 FIBA World Cup.
00:13 But as of writing, a source close to Soto says he is still unlikely to participate in
00:17 practice as he is focused on recovering his physical and mental health.
00:21 Soto will need to beat a July 25 deadline by Philippines head coach Chot Reyes if the
00:26 7-foot-3 big man wishes to play in a China Pocket Tournament.
00:30 Soto and Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson are the two remaining pool members who have not
00:34 attended Gigas' practice.
00:37 Soto concluded his stint with the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas, suffering lower back pain
00:41 in his last game against the Boston Celtics.
00:43 (upbeat music)