**Published** July 16, 2025 1:15pm
Photo: Vyn Radovan
For Kevin Quiambao, the journey to fulfilling his NBA dream is not yet over, especially after undergoing training sessions and a private workout in the United States in the last few days.
In an exclusive interview with 24 Oras' 'Game Changer' host and sportscaster Martin Javier, Quiambao said he has been in the United States since July 2 and had training sessions in Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas.
"It's been a long journey for us -- a tiring journey," the reigning UAAP back-to-back Most Valuable Player said.
"Ayun nga, para sa pangarap ko is gagawin ko ang best ko, whatever it takes."
Quiambao added he will still have sessions with some local trainers but said he is not expecting a spot anymore in the NBA Summer League teams.
"I'm trying to be a sponge lang in the next few days kasi ilang days na lang ako rito. Kung ano pa kaya ko ma-learn is i-soak in ko na lang sa sarili ko and dalhin ko sa Pilipinas and Korea mga natutunan ko rito," he added.
While in the US, Quiambao confirmed that he had a private workout with NBA players.
"It's a privilege for me na makapaglaro with NBA players, with Vic Oladipo, and some two-way players ng NBA.
"It's been a pleasure for me. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience and hopefully this is not the last."
"Kailangan ko mag-work hard for me and put my trust in myself lang palagi na kaya kong maabot 'yung NBA mentally and personally na kaya ko gawin lahat," he added.
The grind then continues for KQ.
"Tuloy-tuloy lang, for the love of the game. Para sa country natin, I'm trying to aim na maging first Filipino na full-blooded na makapasok sa NBA. Nothing is impossible naman."
For now, Quiambao said he will join Gilas Pilipinas for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup.
"Darating naman ako doon the day before the training camp will start. Gagawin ko lahat for the country," he said.
**—JKC, GMA Integrated News**