MANILA – It looks like the Barangay Ginebra faithful will have to wait a bit longer to see Scottie Thompson back in action.
The Ginebra guard was once again on the sidelines in their 110-99 defeat against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Thompson said he is still recovering from a left hamstring injury that caused him to miss the recent 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers window.
The 33-year-old suffered the injury during the PBA 50 Commissioner's Cup playoffs, worsening as he continued playing in the finals series against the TNT Tropang 5G.
"Well I'm trying to be healthy day by day. So right now wala pa talagang exact ano [timeline]. Iba kasi yung hamstring eh. Minsan traydor eh. Minsan okay, 'pag medyo wino-workout ko, sumasakit, tumitigas," Thompson told reporters after the game.
"So I'm trying to be healthy day by day. So far, indefinite pa," he shared.
The PBA 50 Commissioner's Cup Finals MVP said he has yet to join practice with the Gin Kings, as he remains focused on recovering from the injury.
"Wala pa, wala pa. It's all recovery, strengthening and rehab," he said.
With Thompson still sidelined indefinitely, he believes Ginebra's backcourt and veterans will step up and hold the fort until his return.
"We all know we struggle right now. But as the game goes on, for sure there's a lot of veterans sa amin that's gonna step up sa next game. Sa guards namin, the veterans they know what to do," he said.
"Overall, we struggle as a team. It's not about the individuals, we struggle as a team," Thompson added.
Ginebra currently sits in fifth place in Group B with a 1-2 record, tied alongside the Magnolia Hotshots.
The Gin Kings aim to return to their winning ways when they face the Meralco Bolts on Friday at the Mall of Asia Arena.