Mike Myers: From club to country
by rick olivares
Mike Myers flew into Manila as a
possible replacement for injured Talk ‘N Text import Joshua King. Instead of
leading the club to a PBA conference championship, he’s into something bigger
than what he expected. The 6’8” Myers is now leading the Philippines in its
gold medal bid in the upcoming 2017 William Jones Cup.
“I think helping the Philippine
national team it’s a good opportunity,” said the Camden, New Jersey native. “In
my life, you take all the opportunities that come your way. It’s simple – you
do well and hope for even bigger ones.”
Myers went to college at Maryland
Eastern Shore where he took up sociology. “Studying away from home prepares you
for a life of a professional basketball player,” shared the man who says he is
inspired by Kobe Bryant. “After he ended his college career in 2015, Myers
played in Italy before hooking up with Talk ‘N Text and now the Samahang
Basketbol ng Pilipinas which recruited him to play for the nationals.
“It’s good and talented bunch,”
said Myers of his teammates. “We’re just excited for this. It’s a new
experience for me as well. I hope I can help.”
“When you’re young, you think of
playing for the US national team. Now that’s not easy. Little did I know I’d be
playing for another national team that is thousands of miles away. I just hope
I can help.”
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