MANILA, Philippines — Kevin Quiambao has now started his journey toward securing a place in the NBA Summer League.
Quiambao, who made waves as an unexpected standout in the Korean Basketball League (KBL), touched down in Sacramento on Thursday to compete for a position on the Kings' Summer League squad.
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Quiambao shared video snippets from his practice sessions and scrimmage matches on his Instagram Stories.
Interestingly, the two-time UAAP MVP will also be working under yet another coach of Filipino descent—Jimmy Alapag.
A former TNT star and well-known figure in the PBA during the late 2010s, Alapag is now working as a strength and conditioning coach for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA.
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Quiambao had an impressive debut season with Goyang in the Korean Basketball League (KBL), averaging 16.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.3 steals across 23 games played for the Sono Skygunners.
The 6-foot-7-inch forward currently has a deal with the Skygunners; however, after announcing his plans to pursue an opportunity in the NBA through tryouts, he received approval from Goyang’s management.
It remains to be seen whether Quiambao will get a chance to showcase his skills for the Kings during their opening match of the NBA Summer League, scheduled for July 11 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada.