Now that he is already a naturalized citizen, Justin Brownlee is facing a challenging setup of balancing his chores with Gilas Pilipinas and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the Governors' Cup of the Philippine Basketball Association that starts on Sunday at Philsports Arena.

Kings coach Tim Cone said he is curious to see how Brownlee can effectively fulfill his roles as Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player and resident import of the most popular ballclub in the country.

Tough tasks await Brownlee in the coming months.

After having his application for naturalization approved, Brownlee will suit up for Gilas Pilipinas in the sixth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers that will be held at the Philippine Arena next month. The Filipinos will face Lebanon on 24 February before tackling Jordan on 27 February.

If plans do not miscarry, Brownlee will also suit up for the national squad when it seeks to regain its title in the men's basketball event of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games.

Gilas Pilipinas is set to open its training camp on Monday.

Joining Brownlee in the Gilas pool are Scottie Thompson, Kiefer Ravena, CJ Perez, Chris Newsome, Jerom Lastimosa, Roger Pogoy, Jordan Heading, Ray Parks, Francis Lopez and Schonny Winston in the backcourt.

Meanwhile, Dwight Ramos, Thirdy Ravena, Jamie Malonzo, Calvin Oftana, Arvin Tolentino, Japeth Aguilar, Kevin Quiambao, Carl Tamayo and Ateneo prospect Mason Amos will be patrol the shaded lanes.

Rounding up the pool are slotmen June Mar Fajardo, Kai Sotto, Japeth Aguilar and Ange Kouame.

On the same note, he also has an important mission with the Kings.

In fact, Ginebra will be marching in the season-ending conference with the ultimate mission of defending its title against heavyweights like San Miguel Beer, TNT Tropang Giga and Magnolia.