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Tim Cone glad to have 'Gilas equalizer' Scottie Thompson back
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone expressed his excitement over the return of Scottie Thompson for the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, highlighting the player's significant impact on the team.
Thompson, who missed the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament due to a bulging disk, will be back for the Philippines' upcoming games against New Zealand and Hong Kong.
Cone described Thompson as a "great equalizer" whose presence allows other players to return to their natural positions and optimal roles.
The coach noted that Thompson's absence forced players like Chris Newsome and Dwight Ramos to play out of position, affecting their primary contributions to the team.
Thompson's return is expected to bring tremendous energy and restore balance to the Gilas Pilipinas squad, enabling players to focus on their strengths.
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