Former Gilas Pilipinas captain and Rain or Shine veteran Gabe Norwood announced that the ongoing PBA Philippine Cup will be his last conference in the league.
Norwood made the announcement in a video posted by Rain or Shine on Thursday.
“Today I want to share with you all that this upcoming Philippine Cup will be my last,” Norwood said in the video.
“One last conference, one last run, one last flight.”
Norwood also reflected on his journey from playing in the United States to representing the Philippines.
“Basketball has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. From playing Division I basketball with George Mason University, to proudly wearing the Pilipinas jersey with Gilas, and to finding a home with Rain or Shine in the PBA, the journey has been nothing short of incredible. I poured everything I had into this game, and in return, it has given me more than I could ever ask for: the unforgettable moments on the court, the battles won and lost, the lifelong friendships, the love of the fans, and above all a family,” he said.
Rain or Shine will open its Philippine Cup campaign on Saturday against the Meralco Bolts.
Norwood has been with the Elasto Painters since 2008 and has won two titles with the team. He has also been dabbling in coaching duties since last year.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
