China’s naturalized player Kyle Anderson (Li Kai Er) is determined to lead his team to an upset win over host Gilas Pilipinas in the classification round of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup this Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Minnesota Timberwolves forward knew that the China-Philippines matchup would be intense as it involved sporting and national pride between the two Asian nations.
“It’s gonna be an intense environment. They are a really good team. They have some good players over there, and with the crowd on their side, it’ll be a tough environment,” Anderson said.
Anderson, who had underwhelming averages of 10.3 points per game for China, added that he is looking forward to facing fellow NBA player Jordan Clarkson, who is playing as a naturalized player for Gilas.
“I’ve been playing against Clarkson since college, so it’s always fun to go up against him. It’s always fun to compete,” Anderson said on the Utah Jazz guard.
Anderson also knew that his team would be extra determined to notch victories in the classification round, with a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics at stake for the best Asian finisher.
“We’re not quitters. We don’t quit. We keep fighting, and I don’t think anyone on this team is quitting,” he said. “We’re professionals, so I’m sure all of us will be ready to go.”
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