Gilas Pilipinas stars marvel at historic Asian Games gold

Gilas Pilipinas basketball star Justin Brownlee returned to Manila on Sunday morning after winning gold at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

Brownlee expressed his amazement and gratitude for bringing home a gold medal that marked the Philippines' first in men's basketball since 1962.

CJ Perez, another key player from San Miguel Beermen, echoed Brownlee’s sentiments during an NCAA game on Sunday, describing their victory over China as surreal.

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