Kai Sotto FIBA PHOTO"I'm supposed to do 12 sessions, and I've already done six, so slowly but surely, I'm doing my rehab and then I'm also including some weights," he added. "[Playing for the Philippines is] very important, [and] for me basketball-wise, I'm happiest when I play for the national team," Sotto emphasized. "I've proven that since I was 15 when I played for the Under-16, 17, 18 and 19 for the national team. "For me, I just need more time to recover, to do more rehab on my back, and be ready physically and mentally for the World Cup," Sotto said. "I'll not worry what people say, but I'll just focus on myself since I'll be the one playing."