The reigning PBA MVP has lots of motivation to represent the flag.
Scottie Thompson will lead an incomplete Gilas Pilipinas pool in a very crucial training camp in Europe to prepare for the FIBA World Cup.
This won't be the first tour of duty for the beloved Barangay Ginebra San Miguel superstar, but Thompson admits it's extra emotional for him because he has to leave his almost two-month-old baby here in the Philippines.
"Emotional talaga kasi iiwan ko 'yung baby ko, tsaka 'yung wife ko," Thomspon told News5's Martie Bautista moments before entering the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
"I know may purpose si God. May plano lahat kaya nangyari 'to."
Thompson's eldest child, named Scot Alystair Thompson, was born last May 5.
Now, the PBA MVP has unlimited supply of motivation as he and the rest of Gilas Pilipinas wade through what would be an intense training camp.
"At the same time tine-take namin as motivation. Ako well motivated ako, especially sa baby ko," Thompson said.
"Gusto ko siya maging proud sa akin kapag binalikan niya 'to paglaki niya."
Before leaving, Thompson kissed his wife Jinky Serrano and their precious Scot Alystair.