3 days ago
Scottie Thompson proud of Davao's historic title in Palaro basketball
Davao Region has won its maiden title in the 2025 Palarong Pambansa secondary basketball and no one is prouder than former Davao athlete Scottie Thompson.
Thompson, who bannered the Davao squad in 2010, said he is proud especially since his former teammate Jess Evangelio steered the team to the title.
"Truly proud sa Davao region, especially kay Coach Jess, kasama ko siya representing Davao City in 2010," Thompson recalled.
"Para sa kanya 'yun, ibinigay ni God sa kanya 'yun kasi ang dami niyang history sa Palarong Pambansa, especially marami na siyang nakasali doon as a player. Binigay ni God sa kanya as a coach 'yung gold medal para sa region."
Thompson said the Palarong Pambansa in 2010 was a turning point in his career as he was discovered there by the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA.
"Without Palarong Pambansa, hindi ako makakarating sa Manila, hindi ako makukuha ng Perpetual. Doon ako na-scout so malaking bagay ang Palarong Pambansa," Thompson said, adding that the current crop of student-athletes are seen on bigger platforms.
With Davao taking home the crown, is Thompson also looking to bring in some of the athletes from his hometown to Manila, particularly in Perpetual where he serves as team manager of the men's basketball team?
"May kinakausap kami. Sana, alam naman nating bakbakan sa pagkuha ng players," Thompson said.
"Sana madaan ko sa kausap 'yung teammate ko dati na 'yung mga pinakamagaling namin, makuha namin. Kung puwede lahat eh," he said in jest.
"Sana may makuha kami especially galing sa hometown ko and matulungan na makapaglaro rito."
"Malay mo, isa sa kanila ang future ng Philippine basketball."
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
