Kai Sotto was thrilled with the appointment of five-time NBA champion and coach Brian Shaw as head coach of the new G League team bannered by the seven-foot 2 Filipino basketball prodigy and other rising stars. “Much respect and excited to be led by Coach Shaw,” Sotto posted on his official Twitter account @kzsottolive on Wednesday as he retweeted the G League’s official announcement of Shaw’s appointment. “Brian’s extensive experience and success as an NBA player and coach make him a natural choice to lead the new NBA G League team,” said Abdur-Rahim in the G League official release. He was also part of the coaching staff of the Los Angeles Lakers under former head coach Phil Jackson from 2004 to 2011. “I’m excited to serve as head coach of the new NBA G League team,” said Shaw through the G League’s official release.

Source: Manila Times June 10, 2020 17:26 UTC