SBP Long-term national team pool vol. IV

[TrueBluePinoy2]

I think our fellow forumers got the real reason already in their previous posts here or in the Smart gilas in champions cup thread

I think their style is similar to their arcrival in the tourney according to previous posts

Similar but erratic.

 

[armorpiercing2]

How?

How?

SBP satisfied with Gilas stint
Written by Rick Olivares / Columnist
Monday, 25 May 2009 20:54

THE Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) expressed satisfaction on the participation of the Smart Gilas men’s national team in the recent 20th Fiba-Asia Champions Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The Smart Gilas team finished fifth in the 10-team field. It wound up second in its group during the elimination round.

During the eliminations, the Philippines booked a 3-1 record to finish behind undefeated Mahram Iran at 4-0.

A shocking loss to Al Arabi Qatar in the quarterfinals sent the team tumbling to the consolation round where it had to beat Sangmoo Korea and Satria Muda Indonesia to finish the tourney in fifth spot.

SBP executive director Noli Eala described the squad’s first international competition as “huge for the SBP and the long-term national team program.”

The national team’s Serbian head coach, Rajko Toroman, that the team could have gone farther had it not been for bad breaks because of the team’s inexperience and spotty officiating in the final minutes of their game against Qatar.

“Jakarta revealed that indeed our developmental program is on the right track and yet more work has to be done,” added Eala.

Team officials are looking to improve on defense, strength and size in the future to further boost the country’s chances in 2011 toward its goal of reaching the 2012 London Olympics.

The national team management group was pleased with the performance of its locals, as well as the performance of its American reinforcement Chester Jarrel “CJ” Giles.

“CJ has shown dedication to the team and has been embraced by his teammates warmly as truly being one with them,” said Eala, summing up the collective two thumbs-up sign given by team officials. “I don’t think you can look for more with what he has shown in Jakarta. Many other supposedly good foreign imports would not and could not have done what CJ did, continuing to play despite an injury for a team in which he had no guaranteed long-term contract, thus clearly risking his career and future.”

Giles was clearly one of the stars of the tournament and other teams expressed interest in acquiring his services.

In the meantime, the SBP is talking with Giles over his continued tenure with the Philippines, as well as possible naturalization.

“Naturalization, as I have always pointed out, is a process the SBP will not trivialize or trifle with,” Eala pointed out. “The grant of our citizenship is a serious and even sacred act that we in the SBP are all aware of. Thus, while CJ has already shown interest in going through the naturalization process, we will continue to evaluate CJ both on and off the court, particularly in our final moments with him to make sure that whatever decision we reach will be for the best interest of the Philippines, the SBP and all concerned.”

The Philippine team will be leaving this week for Japan for a four-game friendly series with the host country’s national team.

yo! repax nardy! is there anyway we can expedite CJ GILES nturalization process just like the RON JACOBS wards JEFF MOORE, CHIP ENGELLAND, DENNIS STILL and others., back in the 80's.

what is the best thing to doto make it fast. coz we need CJ so badly. just imagine the fire power he can add when he plays alonside asi taulava,mick pennissi and japeth aguilar.

 

[jesronne2]

yo! repax nardy! is there anyway we can expedite CJ GILES nturalization process just like the RON JACOBS wards JEFF MOORE, CHIP ENGELLAND, DENNIS STILL and others., back in the 80's.

what is the best thing to doto make it fast. coz we need CJ so badly. just imagine the fire power he can add when he plays alonside asi taulava,mick pennissi and japeth aguilar.

sad to say but according to the articles that i read naturalization process will take 10months, i dont know if it is the minimum or maximum... atleast toroman could still evaluate CJ giles game....

 

[jesronne2]

It's only a tune-up game for Japan in preparation for the East Asian Championship. It's only Smart Gilas they've invited.

I'm curious why of all the asian teams out there, why is it Smart Gilas they had their eyes on?

because smart gilas plays like taiwan... and smart gilas had a good shooting outside like korea...

 

[b3lowzro2]

yo! repax nardy! is there anyway we can expedite CJ GILES nturalization process just like the RON JACOBS wards JEFF MOORE, CHIP ENGELLAND, DENNIS STILL and others., back in the 80's.

what is the best thing to doto make it fast. coz we need CJ so badly. just imagine the fire power he can add when he plays alonside asi taulava,mick pennissi and japeth aguilar.

Marcos and Danding was king back then and I think the constitution is not that strict compared to our time.

 

[andry]

yo! repax nardy! is there anyway we can expedite CJ GILES nturalization process just like the RON JACOBS wards JEFF MOORE, CHIP ENGELLAND, DENNIS STILL and others., back in the 80's.

what is the best thing to doto make it fast. coz we need CJ so badly. just imagine the fire power he can add when he plays alonside asi taulava,mick pennissi and japeth aguilar.

the fastest way sir is to naturalize CJ GIles through UNCONSTITUTIONAL MEANS lol. Yes, some filipino basketball fans are that desperate. for example, we can implore President Arroyo to usurp the powers of congress and "unconstitutionally" confer citizenship to Giles.Just one signature and one day is all we need.
Best case scenario. nobody questions her illegal act including Congress because apparently every filipino is a die hard fan of Giles lol. We win the FIBA Asia!

 

[dreamwalker2]

because smart gilas plays like taiwan... and smart gilas had a good shooting outside like korea...

I think it's more like a Serbian brand of basketball now and they want a closer look at our developmental team and of course CJ Giles as a possible player to be naturalized......

 

[donmar2]

yo! repax nardy! is there anyway we can expedite CJ GILES nturalization process just like the RON JACOBS wards JEFF MOORE, CHIP ENGELLAND, DENNIS STILL and others., back in the 80's.

what is the best thing to doto make it fast. coz we need CJ so badly. just imagine the fire power he can add when he plays alonside asi taulava,mick pennissi and japeth aguilar.

About naturalization... I think Dennis Still and Jeff Moore stayed for two years before they are fully naturalized... remember they played for the first NCC team in the 1981 Jones Cup with Ricardo Brown... that team were full of imports... then in 1983, Philippines was suspended in the middle of Asian Championship despite defeating every opponents in the elimination round.. the suspension maybe due to either fielding more than one naturalized players or they aren't naturalized yet... the RP-NCC team went on to finish 9th with an unbeaten record...

In the case of Chip Engelland, unlike the other two, he wasn't naturalized... most of the tournaments he played for the NCC teams are either club tourneys or invitational... by the time he qualifies for naturalization, they already have Allan Caidic as his heir and the NCC team just competed its final tourney, the 1986 Asian Championship... then EDSA Revolution happens... Cojuangco, Ron Jacobs, Moore, Still and Engelland left the country.. thats the end of the NCC..

So if we let CJ Giles to stay for two-three years as required by law before being naturalized... then maybe by the time he is eligible to be naturalized we'll be able to have a Filipino player of the same calibre as his heir... of course, the Filipino player must learn from him, the way Allan learns from Chip... but if we really are that desperate... then we need a Presidential Proclamation as mention here before...

 

[luzvimindo2]

Anthony joins RP 5 in Japan
By Joaquin Henson Updated May 26, 2009 09:08 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Fil-Canadian cager Sean Anthony of McGill University is now in Tokyo with the Smart-Gilas developmental team for exhibition games with the Japanese national squad.

SBP executive director Noli Eala said the 6-4, 200-pound swingman could play a pivotal role in the campaign to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics.

Anthony, 23, finished his varsity career as McGill's fourth all-time leading scorer this past season where as a senior, he averaged 15.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.7 steals and 34.1 minutes. He wound up with 1,834 career points, 82 double-figure games and 21 double-doubles in a total of 152 outings.

A highlight of the campaign was McGill's upset over the University of Virginia, the Canadian school's first win over an NCAA Division I varsity in 23 years.

A physical education major, Anthony was known as a defensive stopper and slasher at McGill. He was invited by Eala to join the Fil-Am camp in Las Vegas last April and coach Rajko Toroman was impressed with his overall skills and strong knowledge of the game.

Anthony's mother is Filipina.

"When I was a kid, I'd spend all my summers in the Philippines," he said. "I also hang out with the Filipinos [in Vancouver] so adjusting to the [Filipino] culture won't be difficult."

Anthony's dream is to someday play in the PBA.

"Sean played in a scrimmage between Fil-Ams and Smart-Gilas in Las Vegas and he impressed with good shot selection, tough defense and overall court sense," said Eala. "He's still learning and adjusting to coach Rajko's system. He also played in our games against Red Bull and lately, Talk 'N' Text where he played good quality minutes."

Toroman and seven players left Manila for Tokyo last Monday. The players were Anthony, import CJ Giles, J. V. Casio, Dylan Ababou, Greg Slaughter, Jason Ballesteros and Mac Baracael. Two others, Magi Sison and J.R. Cawaling, joined the team today.

Two more, Mark Barroca and Aldrech Ramos, leave today with Eala. Barroca and Ramos stayed behind to play for Oracle in Game 1 of the PBL Finals yesterday.

Missing the trip are Rey Guevara and R.J. Jazul of Letran. The team returns to Manila on Sunday.

"We agreed to allow Mark and Aldrech to stay behind upon the request of Mikee Romero so they can play in Game 1 of the PBL Finals," said Eala. "This is a big sacrifice for us since Japan will field their complete national team lineup in the first game of our four friendlies while we will play with only seven players since Mark and Aldrech won't reach the game on time. But the PBL is a supporter of the SBP and we are committed to help our stakeholders as much as we can."

Baracael and Cawaling also play for Oracle so coach Glenn Capacio will miss two mainstays in Game 1 of the PBL Finals.

Eala said Guevara and Jazul were excused from the Japan trip because of commitments with the Knights varsity.

"We also opted to leave Rey and R.J. behind upon the request of Letran," continued Eala. "Again, this is in line with our commitment to schools that the SBP will always give precedence to school competitions unless urgently necessary."

Eala said Fil-Am hotshot Chris Lutz of Marshall University couldn't join the team because he's still working on his passport.

"Chris won't make it in time but he'll train with the team in Manila when we return," he said.

With basketball scratched out of the Southeast Asian Games calendar this year, Eala said there are more than enough tournaments to keep the Smart-Gilas team busy.

First is the PBA Philippine Cup where the developmental squad will be a guest entry. In November, the team may return to play an invitational tournament in Nanning, southwest China — Smart-Gilas ruled the eight-team event last year.

In December, Toroman's squad may see action in the prestigious Haarlem joust in Holland.

"Our big test will be in the Asian Games in Guangzhou late next year and we'll probably join the Jones Cup in July before then as a warm-up," Eala said. "We plan to train in Australia, China, Serbia and the US. We're hoping to learn defense from the Australians and get more familiar with the Chinese game. Iran has been invited to play in the NBA summer league and we'd like to play there, too. There's a tournament against Middle East teams in Dubai in January and that will be another familiarization process. We want our team to be exposed to as many national teams as possible."

 

[andry]

About naturalization... I think Dennis Still and Jeff Moore stayed for two years before they are fully naturalized... remember they played for the first NCC team in the 1981 Jones Cup with Ricardo Brown... that team were full of imports... then in 1983, Philippines was suspended in the middle of Asian Championship despite defeating every opponents in the elimination round.. the suspension maybe due to either fielding more than one naturalized players or they aren't naturalized yet... the RP-NCC team went on to finish 9th with an unbeaten record...

In the case of Chip Engelland, unlike the other two, he wasn't naturalized... most of the tournaments he played for the NCC teams are either club tourneys or invitational... by the time he qualifies for naturalization, they already have Allan Caidic as his heir and the NCC team just competed its final tourney, the 1986 Asian Championship... then EDSA Revolution happens... Cojuangco, Ron Jacobs, Moore, Still and Engelland left the country.. thats the end of the NCC..

So if we let CJ Giles to stay for two-three years as required by law before being naturalized... then maybe by the time he is eligible to be naturalized we'll be able to have a Filipino player of the same calibre as his heir... of course, the Filipino player must learn from him, the way Allan learns from Chip... but if we really are that desperate... then we need a Presidential Proclamation as mention here before...

with all due respect sir, a presidential proclamation cannot make CJ Giles a filipino. many are confused regarding this issue. a presidential proclamation is not a law. it is only a formal declaration of the president of some matters or events that she wishes to make known to her people. for example, the presidential proclamation regarding the Calibrated Pre-emptive Response or CPR which was famous 2 or 3 years ago. This proclamation was only made in view of already existing laws (no permit, no rally ) and constitutional provisions ( the power of the president to call out the military). she cannot proclaim Giles a filipino without any legal or constitutional basis. to do so is to usurp the powers of congress and to bastardize the 1987 constitution which left legislation to congress.
naturalization, sir, is an act of state. it is a privilege of the highest degree that we cannot trifle with it. as such, it can only be given by LAW. now, we have the hard way which is through our naturalization laws which congress created and amended a couple of times. or we have the short way, which is also through congress (there is no other constitutionally possible route) by way of a special law conferring citizenship to GIles. this also takes a while (but not as long as the first option) because there's so much politicking involve.Imagine if Miriam Defensor in the senate or Luis Villafuerte in the House of Rep argues against this bill conferring citizenship to Giles!lol. On the part of Giles, he has to prove that he truly deserves it.
the only part that pres. gloria plays in this scheme of things is when she signs this bill into a Republic Act. an R.A. is a law. Cj Gile's filipino citizenship will have been official. however, if she doesnt sign it, then it's back to square 1. until of course congress overrides her veto. hope, sir, that my 2 cents worth of shit helps.

 

[donmar2]

Well something to look forward with Smart Gilas... I like the schedule already....


To Andry:

Thanks for explaining that.. that should clear up everything... I guess we'll just have to wait two-three years..

 

[andry]

Anthony joins RP 5 in Japan
By Joaquin Henson Updated May 26, 2009 09:08 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Fil-Canadian cager Sean Anthony of McGill University is now in Tokyo with the Smart-Gilas developmental team for exhibition games with the Japanese national squad.

SBP executive director Noli Eala said the 6-4, 200-pound swingman could play a pivotal role in the campaign to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics.

Anthony, 23, finished his varsity career as McGill's fourth all-time leading scorer this past season where as a senior, he averaged 15.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.7 steals and 34.1 minutes. He wound up with 1,834 career points, 82 double-figure games and 21 double-doubles in a total of 152 outings.

A highlight of the campaign was McGill's upset over the University of Virginia, the Canadian school's first win over an NCAA Division I varsity in 23 years.

A physical education major, Anthony was known as a defensive stopper and slasher at McGill. He was invited by Eala to join the Fil-Am camp in Las Vegas last April and coach Rajko Toroman was impressed with his overall skills and strong knowledge of the game.

Anthony's mother is Filipina.

"When I was a kid, I'd spend all my summers in the Philippines," he said. "I also hang out with the Filipinos [in Vancouver] so adjusting to the [Filipino] culture won't be difficult."

Anthony's dream is to someday play in the PBA.

"Sean played in a scrimmage between Fil-Ams and Smart-Gilas in Las Vegas and he impressed with good shot selection, tough defense and overall court sense," said Eala. "He's still learning and adjusting to coach Rajko's system. He also played in our games against Red Bull and lately, Talk 'N' Text where he played good quality minutes."

Toroman and seven players left Manila for Tokyo last Monday. The players were Anthony, import CJ Giles, J. V. Casio, Dylan Ababou, Greg Slaughter, Jason Ballesteros and Mac Baracael. Two others, Magi Sison and J.R. Cawaling, joined the team today.

Two more, Mark Barroca and Aldrech Ramos, leave today with Eala. Barroca and Ramos stayed behind to play for Oracle in Game 1 of the PBL Finals yesterday.

Missing the trip are Rey Guevara and R.J. Jazul of Letran. The team returns to Manila on Sunday.

"We agreed to allow Mark and Aldrech to stay behind upon the request of Mikee Romero so they can play in Game 1 of the PBL Finals," said Eala. "This is a big sacrifice for us since Japan will field their complete national team lineup in the first game of our four friendlies while we will play with only seven players since Mark and Aldrech won't reach the game on time. But the PBL is a supporter of the SBP and we are committed to help our stakeholders as much as we can."

Baracael and Cawaling also play for Oracle so coach Glenn Capacio will miss two mainstays in Game 1 of the PBL Finals.

Eala said Guevara and Jazul were excused from the Japan trip because of commitments with the Knights varsity.

"We also opted to leave Rey and R.J. behind upon the request of Letran," continued Eala. "Again, this is in line with our commitment to schools that the SBP will always give precedence to school competitions unless urgently necessary."

Eala said Fil-Am hotshot Chris Lutz of Marshall University couldn't join the team because he's still working on his passport.

"Chris won't make it in time but he'll train with the team in Manila when we return," he said.

With basketball scratched out of the Southeast Asian Games calendar this year, Eala said there are more than enough tournaments to keep the Smart-Gilas team busy.

First is the PBA Philippine Cup where the developmental squad will be a guest entry. In November, the team may return to play an invitational tournament in Nanning, southwest China — Smart-Gilas ruled the eight-team event last year.

In December, Toroman's squad may see action in the prestigious Haarlem joust in Holland.

"Our big test will be in the Asian Games in Guangzhou late next year and we'll probably join the Jones Cup in July before then as a warm-up," Eala said. "We plan to train in Australia, China, Serbia and the US. We're hoping to learn defense from the Australians and get more familiar with the Chinese game. Iran has been invited to play in the NBA summer league and we'd like to play there, too. There's a tournament against Middle East teams in Dubai in January and that will be another familiarization process. We want our team to be exposed to as many national teams as possible."

if Anthony's in, then somebody's gotta make way for him. Only 12 players are allowed in fiba tournaments, if im not mistaken. so whose head will roll in the end? your guess is as good as mine.

 

[andry]

Well something to look forward with Smart Gilas... I like the schedule already....


To Andry:

Thanks for explaining that.. that should clear up everything... I guess we'll just have to wait two-three years..

cheer up sir! i read somewhere in the thread that it's possible in ten months! give these congressmen some incentives and they can do it in 5 mnths lol. promise them they'll stay longer in office and the bill will be ready for GMA's signature before august hehe.

 

[donmar2]

if Anthony's in, then somebody's gotta make way for him. Only 12 players are allowed in fiba tournaments, if im not mistaken. so whose head will roll in the end? your guess is as good as mine.

Since Smart Gilas RP Development Team is a long-term program... I think its bound to have more than 12 players... when it comes to FIBA tournaments some of the players will missed out while others might play for one tournament and miss the next... also, players come and go... we'll never know somebody will leave the team or new players might turn up for the team...

I think Anthony is a good addition for Smart-Gilas...

 

[donmar2]

cheer up sir! i read somewhere in the thread that it's possible in ten months! give these congressmen some incentives and they can do it in 5 mnths lol. promise them they'll stay longer in office and the bill will be ready for GMA's signature before august hehe.

hehehe Philippine politics.. the problem is Pichay and Villafuerte are anti-SBP and political allies of GMA... but maybe a money under the table they might be persuade...

 

[tomcat2]

Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation

Oracle raps PharexBy REY LACHICA
May 26, 2009, 8:51pm
Game Wednesday (San Juan gym)
3 p.m. — Pharex vs Oracle Residences

Mark Barroca and fellow RP Developmental team member Aldrech Ramos showed up unexpectedly Tuesday but it was Chris Timberlake and Rico Maierhofer who took the opening day limelight.

Timberlake and Maierhofer finished what Benedict Fernandez started as Oracle Residences outlasted Pharex, 79-73, in Game 1 of their title series in the PBL PG Flex Unity Cup yesterday at the San Juan gym.

Maierhofer came through with two power plays and Timberlake scored all his eight points in the payoff period as the Titans of Harbour Centre owner Mikee Romero gained a head start in their best-of-five title series.

Barroca, who delayed his trip to Japan to be with his team, was not as spectacular as he was during their semis-clinching win over Cobra Energy Drink but still contributed significant numbers that helped the Titans repel Pharex’s smoldering comeback.

While he was fully elated with the team’s defensive job on Chris Ross, Oracle coach Glenn Capacio was not satisfied with the way they closed out the game.

"We played very good defensively but I was not satisfied with the way we closed out the game," Capacio said. "We struggled early but we somehow managed to get out of the hump."

Hounded throughout by Chris Ross, Barroca tallied 14 points, 9 rebounds and four assists. In their 97-77 win over Cobra, he had a career-high 30 points, eight rebounds and two assists.

With Timberlake and Maierhofer rising to the challenge, there was no need for Barroca to score 30 points this time.

The Titans appeared headed to the brink after the Bidang Generix took a 60-55 lead on a telling a 8-0 assault – the bulk of it coming from Ronnie Matias.

A quick basket by Maierhofer and a completed three-point play Rob Labagala tied the count at 60-all. The game was tied again at 62-all before the 6-foot-6 Maierhofer came through with back-to-back baskets – the last one a towering dunk – that gave them a 66-62 lead, a development that sent their fans into frenzied celebration.

Timberlake and Barroca then conspired in a telling wind-up that saw them post a 74-64 lead. Pharex made one last gallant assault but the best they could do was to cut Oracle’s lead to 71-74 on another basket by Matias.

The scores:

Oracle 79 — Fernandez 19, Barroca 14, Maierhofer 14, Labagala 11, Timberlake 8, Gaco 5, Serios 4, Asoro 2, Wilson 0, Dedicatoria 0.

Pharex 73 — Matias 28, Saladaga 15, Allera 9, Aguilar 8, Ross 8, Ebuen 5, Villamin 0, Melegrito 0, Canlas 0, Faundo 0, Co 0.

Quarters: 13-10; 35-27; 55-54; 79-73.
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[jesronne2]

if Anthony's in, then somebody's gotta make way for him. Only 12 players are allowed in fiba tournaments, if im not mistaken. so whose head will roll in the end? your guess is as good as mine.

nope... toroman will pick players in the pool... its not exactly 12 now maybe next year it will be exactly 12... its better to have many players to select with...

 

[nardy2]

About naturalization... I think Dennis Still and Jeff Moore stayed for two years before they are fully naturalized... remember they played for the first NCC team in the 1981 Jones Cup with Ricardo Brown... that team were full of imports... then in 1983, Philippines was suspended in the middle of Asian Championship despite defeating every opponents in the elimination round.. the suspension maybe due to either fielding more than one naturalized players or they aren't naturalized yet... the RP-NCC team went on to finish 9th with an unbeaten record...

In the case of Chip Engelland, unlike the other two, he wasn't naturalized... most of the tournaments he played for the NCC teams are either club tourneys or invitational... by the time he qualifies for naturalization, they already have Allan Caidic as his heir and the NCC team just competed its final tourney, the 1986 Asian Championship... then EDSA Revolution happens... Cojuangco, Ron Jacobs, Moore, Still and Engelland left the country.. thats the end of the NCC..

So if we let CJ Giles to stay for two-three years as required by law before being naturalized... then maybe by the time he is eligible to be naturalized we'll be able to have a Filipino player of the same calibre as his heir... of course, the Filipino player must learn from him, the way Allan learns from Chip... but if we really are that desperate... then we need a Presidential Proclamation as mention here before...

correction .... in 1983 we were not suspended, we only forfeited all our games which we won in the eliminations because Still and Moore as per the protest of China and several other countries had not completed the 3 year residency rule for Naturalized Player which was a rule at that time. At present times, the residency rule has been scrapped so even if you have become a Naturalized Player a week before a FIBA tournament, you would be allowed to play just like Chris Kaman of Germany and JR Sakuragi of Japan.

I am sorry guys I got it from the authorities that we would not rush things and follow the correct process regarding the naturalization process. Even if we really want to win badly, we are not that desperate and play with our citizenship laws just for the sake of basketball. MVP believes in the saying that "The end does not justify the means" so if we would do anything to strengthen the team it is thru the correct way ..... no short-cuts.

 

[nardy2]

if Anthony's in, then somebody's gotta make way for him. Only 12 players are allowed in fiba tournaments, if im not mistaken. so whose head will roll in the end? your guess is as good as mine.

bro .... this is a pool ..... the final team composition would be announced come 2011 FIBA-Asia. There would be a lot of changes to still happen with the team. We are eyeing still a number of players to further strengthen the team. There is a core of players who are definitely in but with 2011 is still 2 years away so anything can still happen.

All the tournaments leading to 2011 are just part of our preparations in order to expose the players internationally.

 

[donmar2]

correction .... in 1983 we were not suspended, we only forfeited all our games which we won in the eliminations because Still and Moore as per the protest of China and several other countries had not completed the 3 year residency rule for Naturalized Player which was a rule at that time. At present times, the residency rule has been scrapped so even if you have become a Naturalized Player a week before a FIBA tournament, you would be allowed to play just like Chris Kaman of Germany and JR Sakuragi of Japan.

I am sorry guys I got it from the authorities that we would not rush things and follow the correct process regarding the naturalization process. Even if we really want to win badly, we are not that desperate and play with our citizenship laws just for the sake of basketball. MVP believes in the saying that "The end does not justify the means" so if we would do anything to strengthen the team it is thru the correct way ..... no short-cuts.

Ooops.. I shouldn't have used the word "suspended"... my bad!