Young, Muhammad in town

MANILA, Philippines — Former NBA star Nick Young has arrived in the country to join the rest of the Strong Group team in the last stage of its buildup for the 32nd Dubai International Championship set Jan. 27 to Feb. 5.

The former LA Lakers and Golden State Warriors forward landed in the country on Monday along with fellow former NBA player and former PBA import Shabazz Muhammad.

“Just landed in the Philippines,” tweeted by the one-time NBA champion who already met with Strong Group head coach Charles Tiu.

“Welcome to Manila @NickSwagyPYoung and @ShabazzMuhammad! Let’s kill it in Dubai,” Tiu posted on his own social media account.