Scottie Thompson more inspired to work with birth of second baby

Scottie Thompson has a new inspiration to be better in what he does.

As he returned to the PBA on Friday after recovering from his back injury, Thompson said the birth of his second baby gave him another reason to continue being better as a player.

Thompson and his wife Jinky welcomed their second son Schyler Austin last April 2.

“Isa ‘yun sa reason kaya kailangan ko bumalik. Lumabas ang baby ko. Na-inspire ako to work more, na-inspire ako mag-strengthening pa. Na-inspire ako sa mga anak ko, sa wife ko, ‘yung battles niya habang nanganganak siya,” Thompson said after Barangay Ginebra’s 105-86 win against Blackwater Bossing.

“[It] feels good, sobrang happy na nakabalik and praying na sana maging healthy,” he added.

(That’s one of the reasons why I returned. I have a new baby. I was inspired to work more, to do strengthening. I was inspired by my children, my wife’s battles while giving birth. It feels good, I am happy to return and praying that I will remain healthy.)

A new baby for Scottie and his wife Jinky ???? pic.twitter.com/3EuKysL8zi

— JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) April 12, 2024

Thompson missed the early part of the PBA Philippine Cup due to a lower back injury which has been bugging him since his collegiate days. In his return, he had eight assists, seven boards, and four points.

The Barangay Ginebra star said he was supposed to start full training last week but he needed to help his family first.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News