Scottie Thompson will not be donning the national colors in the 2019 FIBA World Cup.<br /><br />Gilas Pilipinas head coach Yeng Guiao revealed Thompson has begged off from the national team, with the do-it-all guard citing he wants to hone his craft first before he plays for the flag again. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/gilas-pilipinas/233820-scottie-thompson-begs-off-philippine-team
