Justin Brownlee follows Creamline closely, lauds PVL’s lively scene

For one night, the basketball hardwood took a backseat as Justin Brownlee immersed himself in the world of volleyball. 

The Gilas Pilipinas star spent his rest day courtside at the PVL All-Filipino Conference, catching the Creamline Cool Smashers face off against the Galeries Tower Highrisers at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.

Fresh off a challenging second window in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, Brownlee was joined by Phoenix import James Dickey, his former teammate in Indonesia’s Pelita Jaya Bakrie, for an evening of volleyball appreciation.

“It feels good to be watching the game and just seeing some of the incredible athletic talent they have out there,” Brownlee said, soaking in the action from the sidelines.

The 37-year-old forward has been following the PVL closely, even if he couldn’t attend games in person. 

“I’ve been seeing stuff online, like on Instagram and things like that. But unfortunately, I haven’t been able to come to a game. It’s just good to be back,” he said. 

Brownlee’s last live PVL experience dates back to March 14, 2024, when he watched Choco Mucho battle Cignal and praised the athleticism of high-flying Sisi Rondina. 

“I love the volleyball and the PVL. I think it’s been a good time to come and see Creamline. I’m enjoying it so far,” the three-time Best Import awardee also added. 

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Justin Brownlee of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Gilas Pilipinas shared his excitement during a visit to the FilOil Centre to watch 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference games, noting that he gets to witness athletic talent not only in basketball but also on the volleyball court. pic.twitter.com/BAZT7Yjn84

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While volleyball remains a spectator sport for him, he’s dabbled in beach volleyball and is open to trying his hand in a team setting. 

“I’ve tried beach volleyball, things like that. But not really on a team as far as on the hardwood. But I definitely could try it if I need to,” the 37-year-old forward said.

In keeping with March as Women’s Month, Brownlee also took a moment to inspire female athletes striving to carve their own paths.

“You know, just go out there and be you. You know, I think that’s very important for you. Obviously, for women, just be you and whatever that goal, whatever that brings to the table, just be you and try to be positive,” he said.

Brownlee just wrapped up an intense stretch with Gilas Pilipinas against Australia in the sFIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, helping the national team navigate a tough slate of games in the Philippines. 

The six-time PBA champion and three-time Best Import awardee, is set to return to action in the upcoming Commissioner’s Cup, but for now, the spotlight was on him appreciating another kind of athletic artistry — one played on the volleyball court.

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