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Kiefer embracing 'Kuya' role among Pinoy imports in Japan

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Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt=" Shiga Lakes guard Kiefer Ravena. (c) B.LEAGUE " src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2024/sports/01/13/kiefer-ravena-01132024.jpg"/><figcaption>Shiga Lakes guard Kiefer Ravena. (c) B.LEAGUE </figcaption></figure></div> If Kiefer Ravena’s name is to be found in a dictionary, ‘leadership’ would probably be the word that will be seen next to it.The long-time Gilas Pilipinas playmaker, who has been one of, if not, the go-to-leader of every squad he’s been in, has also been serving the same role for his fellow Filipino imports in Japan despite them playing for different clubs.“Siyempre, responsibility and at the same time, kailangan din talaga,” the Shiga Lakes guard said about his leadership duties during their media availability on Friday, while also adding that his fellow imports are also following suit. &quot;I feel like hindi lang naman ako yung may initiative, marami din, nagtutulong-tulong naman kami,&quot; said Ravena. The older Ravena has been playing in Japan for more than two years already, and he has been one of the Filipino imports who pioneered in playing in the Land of The Rising Sun, much like his younger brother. Thirdy.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/02/21/pba-kiefer-ravena-bleague">Can the PBA stop Kiefer Ravena from playing in Japan?</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/02/21/kiefer-ravena-shiga-lakestars-bleague">Kiefer Ravena signs with Shiga Lakestars in Japan&#x27;s B.League</a></li></ul>This, according to the former UAAP MVP, has made him embrace the responsibility, especially since amongst other imports, it would be him and his fellow Pinoys that would best understand their struggles that may come up.“Being imports here, usually, kami kami na lang magkakasama so we just make sure that everybody’s in line with everything, okay lahat mentally and physically,” explained the former NLEX Road Warriors point guard.“Hindi naman siya time consuming, and kilala niyo naman ako, mas gusto ko ma-make sure na okay lahat.”Another former UAAP star in Carl Tamayo also vouched for Kiefer, saying that he, himself, has looked up to Ravena and how he’s been handling being a reinforcement in Japan. “Siya yung pinaka matanda samin kaya marami po kaming natututunan sa kanya,” the one-time UAAP champion jokingly said. “Pero, [maraming] words of advise kasi isa siya sa players na talagang naga-advise mula sa experience niya,” Tamayo added.Going back to Kiefer, the SEA Games gold medalist said that he would be more than willing to take charge of the leadership duties and serve as Gilas’ court general once more, especially if his services would be needed.“Kung tatawagin tayo, tiyaka kung mapapabilang tayo sa opportunity na ganon, bakit hindi?” said Ravena, as the Filipino hoopers would soon be participating in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments later this year.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/12/23/gilas-23-others-vie-for-last-four-olympic-spots">FIBA: Gilas, Dominican Republic, 22 others vie for last four Olympic spots</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/28/23/gilas-drawn-with-latvia-georgia-brazil-in-olympic-qualifiers">Gilas drawn with Latvia, Georgia, Brazil in Olympic qualifiers</a></li></ul>“Kung ano man yung matutulong natin, bibigay natin yan para sa National Team.”“Hindi ko na ‘rin alam kung gaano ako katagal makakapag laro tiyaka makakapag bigay ng service sa National Team, so pag may ganon, siyempre kukuhanin natin,” he concluded.

If Kiefer Ravena’s name is to be found in a dictionary, ‘leadership’ would probably be the word that is to be seen next to it.

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Kiefer embracing 'Kuya' role among Pinoy imports in Japan

Rom Anzures,

ABS-CBN News

Published Jan 13, 2024 12:27 PM PHT

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Updated Jan 13, 2024 03:06 PM PHT

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