PBA, Gilas legend open to mentoring young players

His playing days might be considered over for now, but Marc Pingris is not yet closing the book of his basketball career. He might add another chapter to an illustrious journey that spanned 16 years and brought great memories of joy and triumphs from his exploits in the PBA and Gilas Pilipinas team, which put the country back from playing on the world stage.

As an individual player, Pingris made his mark by being one of the best defenders the league has ever produced. He was a three-time Defensive Player of the Year awardee and a two-time Finals MVP.