"Less than a month removed from one of the most ridiculous stories you're going to hear, JaVale McGee is set to make a pretty brilliant career move. McGee famously told reporters after a union meeting in Los Angeles that some players were "ready to fold." Then, realizing the trouble he was in, denied saying it, saying the media was twisting things. Unfortunately, every one of those reporters had some sort of recording device. Whoops. But now McGee is set to do something brilliant for his marketing and image. He's embracing the Philipines.

From the Philippine Star:

If everything falls into place, Smart Gilas Pilipinas will have the Washington Wizards' seven-foot center JaVale McGee as naturalized player for the next FIBA Asia championship."