Gilas Pilipinas secures semis berth despite losing to Georgia

Staying confident

Cone acknowledged the early loss of Kai Sotto, who was sidelined for hospital tests, including X-rays on his ribs, with no update yet on his condition for future games.

“We battled hard, guys fought hard, you know. Being down 17, 18 points probably got a little down but we still didn’t lose our confidence,” Brownlee said.  

He praised Georgia for their strong performance, also expressing excitement about advancing to the next stage. Brownlee also credited Coach Tim for crucial adjustments that helped them regain their rhythm.

Regarding Sotto’s comparison of himself to Michael Jordan and Ramos’ praise as his best teammate, Brownlee graciously accepted the compliments, though he found it humbling.

He emphasized his commitment to teamwork, fostering camaraderie, and supporting his fellow players on and off the court.

He attributed his motivation to Coach Tim’s philosophy that “one is too small of a number to achieve greatness,” inspiring him to maximize team performance and give his best effort. MLSA