English: But he also stressed in December 2022 that he is not opposed to naturalizing basketball players like Justin Brownlee as he noted basketball is a sport where height is crucial - especially if the player is willing to be a military reservist for the Philippines.
Filipino: Nguni't iginiit din niya noong Disyembre 2022 na hindi siya tutol sa pag-naturalize ng basketball player tulad ni Justin Brownlee dahil mahalaga ang pagiging matangkad sa laro tulad ng basketball - lalo na kung payag ang manlalaro na maging military reservist ng Pilipinas.