Pingris expresses admiration for disabled baller: 'I want to play with him' | Inquirer Sports

Pingris expresses admiration for disabled baller: ‘I want to play with him’

By: - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ
/ 08:38 PM November 11, 2020

MANILA, Philippines — Marc Pingris is known for his intensity and toughness inside the court.

But outside of it, Pingris always has a soft spot for those who are in need.

Just recently, a viral video of an amputee playing basketball on the street pulled on Pingris’ heartstrings with the Magnolia Hotshots veteran even sharing it on his Instagram.

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He also asked his followers for leads on how to reach out to the disabled player.

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“Kong sino man nakakakilala sa tao na eto pls naman bigay nyo name at number nya sa akin DM nyo po pls gusto ko sya makilala😊👍 pls! Pls! Kahit mabigyan ko lang ng sapatos at sando at gusto ko sya makalaro 😊hehe😊🙏” the former national team standout wrote on Monday.

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(If there’s anyone who knows who he is, please DM me his name and number. I want to meet him. I want to give him shoes and sando. I also want to play with him.)

The 39-year-old Pingris, a nine-time PBA champion, wasn’t able to join Magnolia inside the bubble in Pampanga due to a calf injury.

The Hotshots just finished the elimination round of the Philippine Cup with a 7-4, having won their last six games.

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