This was the Filipino basketball sensation’s answer when asked by his followers on Twitter if he’s willing to play for Gilas Pilipinas.
“If given a chance. Why not?” said Paras on his Twitter page. “[It] depends if the coach asks me to join [the national team].”
The incoming freshman at Creighton University opened himself to online questions on Friday, saying he is be willing to answer “appropriate questions.”
Paras, a son of PBA legend Benjie Paras, said there is nothing like representing his country in international competitions.
“Yeah. Playing for your country is the best thing ever,” he said, when asked if he agrees with the sentiments of Carmelo Anthony and DeAndre Jordan who said that that winning Olympic gold is better than winning an NBA title.
Really bored right now.
Going to only answer appropriate questions.
Use #AskKobeP so I can see your questions 🤘🏽 — Kobe™ (@Im_Not_Kobe) August 19, 2016
But for now, he said his main goal is to help Creighton University in the US NCAA Division 1.
“[I want] to win a ring with the Bluejays,” said Paras.
He also took a swipe at the UCLA Bruins by saying that he is having a good time with Creighton.
“They treat us like family here and they don’t lie,” said the Filipino baller.
Paras was originally committed to UCLA, but for some reason, the university deemed him ineligible for allegedly failing to meet academic requirements.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
