JAKARTA – Jordan Clarkson said he didn’t mind joining practice on the day he arrived here for the 2018 Asian Games.
Clarkson is in the Indonesia capital to join Team Philippines in the Asiad, arriving on the same day the Philippines beat Kazakhstan, 96-59, on Thursday for an auspicious start to its medal bid.
The Cleveland Cavaliers guard said he doesn’t mind the long travel and the jet lag.
“A little tired but I’m good,” said Clarkson. “Just getting used to this time zone. Try to stay up through the day so I can get a good night rest."
“I’m fine,” he said.
Clarkson said he wants to become familiar right away with the plays of head coach Yeng Guiao ahead of his debut against China n August 21.
“It was great. A lot of walkthrough. A lot of dribble drive, a lot of movement, ball screen, so I feel right into. It was easy to pick up for me,” said Clarkson.
"I'm very excited to know that I'm finally getting to do this, being able to play ... for the country. It's definitely something that I've been looking forward to."
Clarkson, who qualifies to play for the Philippines through his maternal grandmother, has four days to get familiar with "fun style of play."
"I feel the support, the love all the time," he said. "My grandma is real proud I'm able to do this now." - With reports from AP
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