Add another gold medal to Scottie Thompson’s already loaded trophy case.
The reigning PBA Most Valuable Player is honored to be part of history, helping Gilas Pilipinas end a 61-year drought and claim the gold medal in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
“In awe and overjoyed,” Thompson exclaimed in an Instagram post. “Para sa mahal kong Pilipinas.”
The Ginebra point guard was one of the driving forces for the Philippines, with his steady playmaking allowing Gilas to defeat the continent’s giants, from Iran in the quarterfinals, the remarkable comeback win against China in the semifinals, to the title-clinching victory against Jordan in the gold medal game.
Inspired by his wife Jinky and son Aster, Thompson is also hoping to share the glory through his signature shoe line, ST1 by World Balance, as he re-released his highly in-demand “The Shot” colorway.
But that’s not all; more colorways, particularly the all-red variation dubbed “Alab,” and a shoe tailored for kids, are set to be unveiled later this month. On top of that, “Hustleman” is also bound to hit the stores with a shoe specifically designed for streetball players.
Thompson also gave fans a glimpse of his much-awaited ST2, which he wore during the Asian Games, keeping the fans eagerly anticipating his next release.
