Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — June Mar Fajardo begged off from Gilas Pilpinas on Wednesday (August 5) to rest his injured feet.
Read: Fajardo begs off from Gilas
Now count Kelly Williams out, too.
Former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Williams won’t be able to render his service to Gilas Pilipinas after suffering a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury during the pool’s first official practice on Monday.
Good news: The injury didn’t need surgery. Bad news: It will take four to six weeks to heal.
“No surgery, which is huge. High grade MCL sprain. Rest then rehab. Should be ready for All-Filipino (Philippine Cup),” Williams said in a text message to CNN Philippines.
A few minutes into the first drill on Monday, Williams slipped on a wet spot at the Meralco Gym. He was crippling in pain as he stayed on the floor for about 10 minutes.
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