Injuries force Larry Fonacier to beg off from Gilas pool
Injuries have forced Larry Fonacier to beg off from inclusion in the Gilas pool, for the upcoming FIBA World Championship.
National team head coach Chot Reyes broke the news with a statement on Twitter:
It is w deep sadness that we have to accept Larry’s request to beg off the Gilas pool for the meantime. Unknown to many, Larry has been playing through a variety of foot and back injuries that have bothered him the past 2 years; and it is only his great dedication that has prevented him from taking anytime off. However, the rigors of playing almost non-stop in the PBA and national team for the past 3 years has taken its toll, leaving Larry with no recourse but to accede to his doctors orders for complete rest & rehabilitation. We will definitely miss Larry’s quiet leadership and unyielding heart.
It is unfortunate that Fonacier won’t be able to go to Spain, but his exit does open up one roster spot, potentially for either Jared Dillinger or Paul Lee, who played big minutes during the FIBA Asia Cup.
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