As far as he remembers, Sean Anthony never hurt his ankle during NorthPort’s match versus Phoenix last June 26.
That was why the 33-year-old do-it-all forward was left wondering why it swelled the next morning.
“I woke up the next morning after the Phoenix game and it’s just swelling. I didn’t turn it, I didn’t sprain it or anything.”
Anthony still managed to take part in the Batang Pier’s practices despite that. He even came in ready to play for their match versus the Columbian Dyip Wednesday evening.
However, the team decided not to play him so as to not aggravate his injury. NorthPort has already made it to the playoffs, so they deemed it was better to let their leader get much-needed rest.
“They were just playing it safe since we’re already kinda qualified in the playoffs,” said Anthony.
“I came in fully ready to play and then we just decided to take it easy and figure it out, not risk anything so I won’t sit out a playoff game,” added the nine-year pro, who’s been a Batang Pier since 2017.
Anthony, of course, would have wanted to play with his brothers-in-arms. But he’s glad that the Batang Pier survived the Dyip, 110-108, to get back on track in the 2019 PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
“Obviously I wanna be out there with my guys but I’m glad we all pulled it off. they did a great job closing it out. It was great to see them get the win,” said Anthony, as the win hiked their card to 8-2.
Anthony said his injury isn’t something to be afraid about, and he’s making it known that he will be suiting up for the Batang Pier’s match versus the Meralco Bolts on July 12, Friday.
A win over the Bolts — coupled with a loss by the Magnolia Hotshots (5-2) — will help the Batang Pier clinch a twice-to-beat edge in the quarterfinals, which they haven’t done before.
“Yeah. It’s nine days away (the game), so it should be fine,” said Anthony.
“It’s nothing too serious.”
