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NBA bet to lead Mighty 5 in Dubai

Manila Standard SportsbyManila Standard Sports
February 1, 2017, 8:01 pm
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HASHEEM Thabeet, drafted ahead of Golden State star Stephen Curry and Houston’s James Harden during the 2009 NBA Draft, is arriving on Saturday to beef up Mighty Sports’ campaign in the Dubai International Basketball Championship on Feb. 16 to 25.

The 7-foot-3 Thabeet, according to Mighty Sports coach Charles Tiu, had requested to come earlier than the team’s two other imports so he can adjust his body to the kind of weather in the country.

“I was excited to hear about that because it shows how professional he is,” said the former assistant coach of Gilas Pilipinas. “Hopefully, we can put him through some individual workouts before we even start team practices.”

A Tanzanian native, Thabeet was picked No. 2 overall by the Memphis Grizzlies while Curry was drafted No. 7 and Harden No. 3 by Oklahoma City.

Hasheem Thabeet

Despite his lean frame, Thabeet will play a key role in the team being a solid blocker.

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“He will provide us a huge defensive presence down low and hopefully some inside scoring, too,” added the younger brother of Rain or Shine star Chris Tiu.

Tiu will be assisted by University of the Philippines mentor Bo Perasol.

Mighty Sports’ two other imports—ex-Ginebra import Justin Brownlee and Dominic McGuire—are expected to plane in on Monday in time for the team’s official practice.

“We have seen what Justin can do, he’s a proven scorer and a great all-around player while McGuire is another versatile player,” added Tiu. “Dominic can do a bit of everything.”

Out to provide additional firepower to the team are amateur standouts Jeron Teng, Kiefer Ravena,and Jett Manuel  and former two-time PBA MVP Willie Miller.

The Dubai event is considered as one of the toughest tournaments in Asia with top club teams Africa and Middle East expected to compete.

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