Gilas Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin said that he really welcomes veteran for¬ward Jean Marc Pingris’ change of heart to play again for the national team.

“Ping will provide leadership and energy. I’m not expecting him to do things that he’s not doing. We’re happy with his decision to return,” Baldwin told The Manila Times in a phone interview on Monday. “Welcome back Ping. There is no drama. We’ll go back in practice tomorrow [Wednesday].”

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