By MARK REY MONTEJO
Rising star Rhenz Abando expressed his gratitude to his growing number of fans and Gilas Pilipinas management for the support and opportunity they have showed during his maiden appearance in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
“Mabuhay ka mahal kong Pilipinas,” Abando said on his Instagram post on Sunday, Sept. 10.
“Maraming salamat sa lahat ng sumuporta at nagtiwala, nagsilbi kayong inspirasyon at lakas sa bawat laban na ating hinarap,” he added.
The Santo Tomas, La Union native also appreciated the trust given to him by their bosses and coaches.
“At maraming salamat sa mga boss, coaches at management sa tiwala at oportunidad na pinagkaloob nyo sa akin,” Abando concluded.
The six-foot-two Abandi made quite an impression during the country’s 96-75 win over China in their classification game that saw him tally14 points, five rebounds and an assist.
He averaged 5.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.4 assist in five games of the World Cup.
