I think focusing too much on Beijing Olympics shows how short-sighted our basketball plans are. While I fully support the current NT, I believe that we should not expect too much too soon. The problem with the current NT is that there is just too much hype. We might have unrealistic expectations. And with that, we might not be able to accept defeat that well. There will be finger-pointing, even a witch-hunt. Such defeat might see some people lose jobs (chot, eala?).
Maybe a better and more realistic target will be the Asian Games in 2010. For that, we can even strive to be as champions. And preparation for that should start now. And sorry guys, I don't think the current lineup has got what it takes. Asi and Pennisi are just too slow. Obviously, we rely too much on seigle and caguioa. and maybe norwood. occasionally, hontiveros or even renren may be able to bail us out. but i think we are in for a big disappointment in japan.
anyways, i propose that some bigshot godfather (ala danding cojuangco) should start bankrolling together with the PBA our u-20 or even u-18 NT. We should look all over the world for young turks (pure-blooded pinoy or half-breeds) to train 24/7. dedication is key. they should eat, breathe, live basketball.
if we are really serious in getting back our basketball glory days, then we have to start acting seriously.
my proposed initial line-up: (if they don't want to join the team, we can drug and kidnap them and ask north korean agents to brainwash them on the glory of dying for philippine basketball, hehehehe)
ray parks 6-4
gian chiu 6-10 (to hell with medicine, man!)
japeth aguilar 6-9
gregory slaughter 6-11
hmmmm...... i need shooters!
by the way, it's legal to use naturalized players. maybe we can naturalize ekwe. and/or lasalle's serbian import.
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basketball or death!
Maybe a better and more realistic target will be the Asian Games in 2010. For that, we can even strive to be as champions. And preparation for that should start now. And sorry guys, I don't think the current lineup has got what it takes. Asi and Pennisi are just too slow. Obviously, we rely too much on seigle and caguioa. and maybe norwood. occasionally, hontiveros or even renren may be able to bail us out. but i think we are in for a big disappointment in japan.
anyways, i propose that some bigshot godfather (ala danding cojuangco) should start bankrolling together with the PBA our u-20 or even u-18 NT. We should look all over the world for young turks (pure-blooded pinoy or half-breeds) to train 24/7. dedication is key. they should eat, breathe, live basketball.
if we are really serious in getting back our basketball glory days, then we have to start acting seriously.
my proposed initial line-up: (if they don't want to join the team, we can drug and kidnap them and ask north korean agents to brainwash them on the glory of dying for philippine basketball, hehehehe)
ray parks 6-4
gian chiu 6-10 (to hell with medicine, man!)
japeth aguilar 6-9
gregory slaughter 6-11
hmmmm...... i need shooters!
by the way, it's legal to use naturalized players. maybe we can naturalize ekwe. and/or lasalle's serbian import.
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basketball or death!
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