Jordan Clarkson wearing a Team Pilipinas Jacket during the meeting with Manny V Pangilinan as posted by Chot Reyes (@coachot)
Sorry, but no, Jordan Clarkson will not be playing for Gilas Pilipinas soon.
There are only 2 ways in which Jordan Clarkson maybe able to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the future:
1. Have him naturalized just like Marcus Douthit and Andray Blatche,
Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player Andray Blatche will continue playing for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) for 3 more years as he is set to sign the biggest contract in CBA history which is reported to be $7.5 million dollars.
Andray Blatche averaged 31.1 points, 14.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.8 steals in his 1st season with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers. Watch Andray Blatche China Highlights Video
Gilas Pilipinas Head Coach Tab Baldwin talks about Greg Slaughter (Barangay Ginebra San Miguel), Terrence Romeo (GlobalPort Batang Pier), Matt Ganuelas-Rosser (Talk N Text Tropang Texters) and Fil-Am Jordan Clarkson (Los Angeles Lakers).
Watch Tab Baldwin Interview Video by CNN Philippines Sports Desk
Because the Kobe Paras Honda Dunk Contest Video reached 2 million++ views, 3×3 Planet released a “never-before-seen” profile video of Kobe Paras during the 2013 FIBA U18 3×3 Tournament in Indonesia where Kobe Paras won the Slam Dunk Contest.
Kobe Paras talked about his dream of playing for the Philippine National Basketball Team, which he already did last year for Batang Gilas U18 and he will surely be a part of future Gilas Pilipinas Teams.
Watch Kobe Paras Star Profile Video
#Throwback Gilas Pilipinas Highlights in the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship held at Mall of Asia Arena from August 1-11, 2013.
Gilas Pilipinas will once again compete in the FIBA Asia Championship in China this September 2015 with new Head Coach Tab Baldwin. More details at 2015 FIBA Asia Championship
Watch Gilas Pilipinas 2013 FIBA Asia Championship Highlights Video
As posted by FIBA, “Can Junemar Fajardo become the dominant centerpiece that will make the #GilasPilipinas champions of #FIBAAsia2015 this summer?” Watch FIBA Featured Video on June Mar Fajardo Post by FIBA.
After playing for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain, Andray Blatche played for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association. Andray Blatche averaged 31.1 ppg, 14.6 rpg, 5.1 apg and 2.8 spg but his team did not make the playoffs.
Watch Andray Blatche China Highlights Video
Fil-Am Jordan Clarkson of LA Lakers had a new career-high 25 points along with 6 assists in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
According to some news, FIBA may modify their eligibility rules soon and this may pave way for Jordan Clarkson to be eligible to play for Gilas Pilipinas, if this happens the next question is will the Los Angeles Lakers allow him to play for Gilas.
Watch Jordan Clarkson New Career-High Video
Arwind Santos was named PBA Finals MVP! Congratulations Arwind “Bagyo” Santos and the San Miguel Beermen for winning the 2015 PBA Philippine Cup Championship!
Arwind Santos averaged 18.4 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in the 2015 Philippine Cup Finals. Read recap at San Miguel Beer wins Philippine Cup Title