JAPETH Aguilar has hopes that he will be able to return to the Gilas Pilipinas national men’s basketball roster soon.
But the 6’9 Aguilar has other things that are keeping him busy at the moment.
Preparing for their coming games in the Philippine Basketball Association Governors Cup is on his mind, and so are the limited edition, collectible action figures that fans are appreciating and snapping up.
“Focus muna ako sa mga game sa Ginebra. We are still up there,” said Aguilar during a break in their practice at a meet-and-greet event at the PBA Café inside the Metro Walk in Pasig City Thursday.
He said that he will be coming back to Gilas if they asked him to report back to practice.
“If they still want my services, hopefully. If I’m healthy, tingnan natin,” added Aguilar.
Aguilar was joined in the event called “Bring Home the Kings” by teammates Jayjay Helterbrand, LA Tenorio, LA Tenorio and Mark Caguioa, who also had action figures in their likeness.
Brand manager Paolo Tupaz said Caguioa’s action figure is the most popular and Aguilar’s is the second best-selling item, since their promo began in mid-July.
“Japeth’s is the second most popular. He’s playing well now, and the fans appreciate that,” said Tupaz.
Tupaz added that due to the demand of the collectibles, they have extended their redemption period until Oct. 15.