TNT coach Bong Ravena reminds his son Thirdy to be vigilant in Japan – Manila Bulletin

SMART CLARK GIGA CITY – Thousands of miles away, TNT head coach Bong Ravena could only remind his son and Japan B. League importer Thirdy to take care of themselves after testing positive for Covid-19 .

A few hours after Bong’s Giga Tropang knocked down the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 91-81, to get a ticket to the PBA Philippine Cup final on Friday night, Thirdy’s team, San-En NeoPhoenix , revealed that the athletic guard was infected by the virus.

“Our only concern is that it is alone because it is there. It’s not included. We are helpless. Mozzy (wife) can’t just travel there, ”said the patriarch of Ravenna, who revealed that he already heard the bad news the morning before his win or go home semi-final match.

“They say ‘don’t ignore it because it’s still there, somewhere, in the air. So I said you should always be careful where you go, when you go out, “he added.

Thirdy assured his fans Saturday morning that he already feels fine after losing his sense of smell and taste and 38.2 ° C.

“Everthing is good here. Appreciate the love and concern of the past 24 hours. I already feel fine, but I have to follow the quarantine protocols indefinitely, ”the 23-year-old said in an Instagram post.

Thanks to technology, Bong and the rest of the Ravenas keep in touch with Thirdy.

“I can’t do anything either because I’m here too. Fortunately with technology, I can talk to him in real time. That’s the only thing that makes us feel good to see it, ”Bong said.