This is maybe yet the best year for the men's basketball team in many many years. Gilas Pilipinas finished 2nd place behind Iran. Great run, great spirit. Pinoy pride at its greatest.
However, it saddens me that the too early celebration in the win vs Korea might have somewhat predicted the outcome of the final game. In a post game interview, MVP was asked to give a message to the players going into the game against Iran. MVP said what? "Pasok na naman tayo." He is pertaining to being qualified for the Basketball World Cup 2014 in Spain. All were in tears after that emotional win vs Korea, seemingly making the championship game vs Iran less important. It somehow showed in the final game. There was less enthusiasm in the players taking their shots. Less emotions (at least in my point of view. No pun intended.) Never mind Douthit is absent. They showed they can do it vs Korea. But the Philippines somehow had less fire in their hearts as a team in the championship game.
I have nothing against the Gilas boys but it would have been nicer if the SBP (Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas) president urged the players to play with more fire in their hearts for their last game - a championship game - rather than saying "Pasok na naman tayo." Seemingly, the goal is make it to the Basketball World Cup and not be crowned as champions in this FIBA Asia staging.
You are the host country. Go for the highest goal. Be the champions. Just a sad message from a staunch basketball supporter. Nevertheless, it is a good job for Gilas Pilipinas and it looks good. This shows that the Philippines is in track of reclaiming its spot as one of the best in the basketball world.
Good luck in the Basketball World Cup. Show you deserve to be there. Congratulations! Go for that Olympic slot!
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