If there is an opportunity for change, what can we add or replace in this team to make it better?
Ray Parks now nearing on his final years of his prime... Better tap younger players for long term... Alec Stockton or Winston likely better option..
If there is an opportunity for change, what can we add or replace in this team to make it better?
Ray Parks now nearing on his final years of his prime... Better tap younger players for long term... Alec Stockton or Winston likely better option..
Stop your over-exaggeration. BRP Jr. is 31 years old. In his physical prime and he is already a Gilas vet. Has tons of reps guarding taller and world level players. Barring major injuries, his style of play makes him Gilas serviceable for at least the next 5 years. Even Chris Newsome was 31 years old in his first tour of duty for Gilas. And yeah, we get it that you're still hating on Bobby Ray's guts for ditching and ghosting your TNT.
About Stockton and Winston, I strongly agree that SBP must include them in the pool ASAP. They fit the template of Tim Cone's preference of guard play for his version of Gilas. Tall, good motor, hard-nosed defender and can score some if needed. Stockton, Winston, Heading and BRP Jr., just in case injuries hit anyone from Scottie, Newsome or Dwight.
What I like about Justin Brownlee is that, while he is a natural wingman (can play both the 3 & 2 spots), he has the upper body strength of a natural "four" or power forward. He's just so versatile.
An additional interior defender after June Mar retires. Let's hope QMB's eligibility is confirmed by FIBA, and work on exemptions for Mike Phillips and Ange.
Otherwise, I think we'll need a two-way NP at 4/5 after JB retires. 4, so that he can play alongside Kai, and 5, so that he can at least spell Kai in case AJ gets hurt in big windows.
It seems my my expectation of Edu’s unavailability came true. Hopefully QMB is really eligible. If not we might really need Kouame. Bennie is not much of a defender.
Heading for CJ. Yes, I acknowledge that CJ is our most athletic guard out there and he also plays hard on defense. But up to this time he is erratic and I still can't see him creating opportunities for his teammates whenever he is on the floor. I would prefer Heading who can provide consistent threat from the perimeter, drawing out defenders and providing better spacing. His three point shooting is more beneficial for the triangle. Provides more space for the offense to drive, cut and post-up.
Obviously, Edu for Aguilar and Malonzo or QMB in lieu of Mason.
Excited on how well can Oftana, KQ and Tamayo plays on Sunday. Hoping that Coach Tim will give them and Mason at least 25 minutes of playing time.
Ray Parks does not defend like newsome.
He's the better offensive player for sure, but he is soft as hell on defense.
Did I hear it right from the New Zealand head coach describing Gilas as playing physical against his NZ team? I think that's very positive development. I really want our team to be very physical. Physical but not dirty. We would need such physicality against Middle East teams, NZ & Australia. We can also use such physicality to stymie finesse teams like Japan, Taiwan & even China.
And Heading can stay in front of his man, he's not a defensive liability.
But I think he will replace Newsome (after New's retirement), not CJ. Newsome's closer to Gilas retirement.
Agreed. That’s also why Tim Cone needs to find a better combo guard over CJ. Somebody who can replicate Newsome’s role.
Newnew was a hungrier defender, while ray is just putting minimal effort out there and just contending on getting his paycheck..
Stop your over-exaggeration. BRP Jr. is 31 years old. In his physical prime and he is already a Gilas vet. Has tons of reps guarding taller and world level players. Barring major injuries, his style of play makes him Gilas serviceable for at least the next 5 years. Even Chris Newsome was 31 years old in his first tour of duty for Gilas. And yeah, we get it that you're still hating on Bobby Ray's guts for ditching and ghosting your TNT.
About Stockton and Winston, I strongly agree that SBP must include them in the pool ASAP. They fit the template of Tim Cone's preference of guard play for his version of Gilas. Tall, good motor, hard-nosed defender and can score some if needed. Stockton, Winston, Heading and BRP Jr., just in case injuries hit anyone from Scottie, Newsome or Dwight.