Lassiter believes Gilas can get its deadly shooting back

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 07:00:39 +0000

GUANGZHOU, China – Marcio Lassiter is a firm believer that Gilas Pilipinas can get its outside shooting back on track after a horrendous clip against Italy in Saturday’s FIBA World Cup opener.

Lassiter, who failed to make the roster due to a knee injury, felt helpless from the stands as Gilas shot 3-of-23 from rainbow country, missing its first 18 shots in the 108-62 loss to the Italians in Foshan, about an hour from this city.

But Lassiter is confident Gilas can make up for its offensive woes, beginning with Monday’s clash with title contender Serbia.

MARCIO Lassiter 

“I have seen it first hand,” Lassiter told a handful of Manila-based scribes billeted here.

“They’re such great shooters that they can string one, two or three. So I felt that if they would get one three, it’s gonna keep on falling because that confidence is gonna keep going.

“It’s something that they need to see. It’s kinda like when you make a shot, you kinda see it go through the rim. It’s gonna give you some confidenc
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