Fiba World Cup 2023 Philippines

[ja.he]

I'd like to see Gilas (the "A" team) go against these 2 and the likes, before the WC proper just to see where a complete PHL NT's level is at as of the moment. The 2 Senegal games were a treat and revealed strengths (and weaknesses) we thought Gilas didn't have. They still need more sparring sessions against NTs similar to our 1st round opponents to further become more familiar with and adjust much better to the style and athletic prowess that could be used against us by DR and Angola.

Me too, I enjoyed watching their games against Senegal because I know that was their main team.

I checked who are the teams that will come here in Manila in the coming weeks. For me, New Zealand, Jordan and Egypt are viable prospects to have some tune-ups against Gilas.

[Giannis34GOD]

Bro, chill out. Ja.he said either in the second or classification round, pertaining to Gilas facing off with PR and SSD NTs. That statement doesn't automatically mean that he's high on China making the 2nd round. It's a bit of a long shot, sure, but there's always the possibility of upsets.

Although Puerto Rico was blown out by USA Today, they did a great job atleast hanging on in the 1st half.. they are no match for USA by the way…

[Giannis34GOD]

I'd like to see Gilas (the "A" team) go against these 2 and the likes, before the WC proper just to see where a complete PHL NT's level is at as of the moment. The 2 Senegal games were a treat and revealed strengths (and weaknesses) we thought Gilas didn't have. They still need more sparring sessions against NTs similar to our 1st round opponents to further become more familiar with and adjust much better to the style and athletic prowess that could be used against us by DR and Angola.

The next tune up game still on august 20… 12 days that gilas will be on practice mode… sbp should find a way to find a tune up opponent in that between dates before Montenegro and Mexico game… 2 games still not enough… try to invite low ranked but tough European squads such as Portugal, Albania or even Kosovo… those teams are tough too…. They are still quality teams that unlucky that they are in European zone that is tough zone in all continental zones in fiba…

[Giannis34GOD]

Me too, I enjoyed watching their games against Senegal because I know that was their main team.

I checked who are the teams that will come here in Manila in the coming weeks. For me, New Zealand, Jordan and Egypt are viable prospects to have some tune-ups against Gilas.

Can SBP ask tab Baldwin for possible tune up game vs New Zealand? I guess if Baldwin ask NZL to play a tune up game vs gilas then maybe they will accept it… NZL respects Tab Baldwin a lot and they trust Baldwin than chot…

[thatweirdguy]

Really disappointed that Bolick took Gilas for granted. He's very impressive last 2019 World Cup, and that momentum carried on his PBA career.

I believe he was invited multiple times during the windows but did not show up due to honeymoon with his wife? Those were the rumors. Or maybe he just didn't like that he was underutilized by Chot during the Feb 2022 window when Montalbo got more playing time than him?

Bolick's pg instincts are miles ahead of CJ. Plus his slashing and driving abilities I think are on par. As for his shooting, he's better at that aspect compared to Perez, Kiefer and Scottie.

Scottie and Bolick would have been the best combination for our PG since they both bring something different to the table. Unfortunately I think the pride and the Napoleon syndrome of Chot got in the way, cause why would you not take a final look of Bolick in this camp at the very least?

Bolick had that honeymoon once. The other times he wasn't even invited because he hasn't signed with NP. IMO it's just the PBA flexing their muscles and using GILAS as leverage

[BJ_Reloaded]

Cramming.. that’s the dilemma we are into..

December 9, 2017, how can we ever forget that day, indeed it’s an early Christmas present to all basketball loving Filipinos when the powerful FIBA Central Board officially announces that the Philippines will be hosting the 2023 edition of the World Cup with Indonesia and Japan as the minor host.

Now fast forward August 8, 2023 as we all know our team is still a work in progress with only 17 days left before the start of the big dance.”Nakakapang hinayang lang talaga”, why its always been this way after the 2014 World Cup were always scampering in our preparation. We don’t need to compare ourselves to the other participating team if they also doing the same thing because they’ve already established their basketball program since the time when their respective players are still playing in the yuth teams therefore chemistry and team culture is not an issue anymore it’s just a matter of plug n’ play thing for them.

The current SBP management doesn’t had that strong leadership command imagine the likes of Carl Tamayo, Justine Baltazar and Kai Sotto are not part of this narrative because of so many issues, excuses etc. etc.
All the while we thought the main reason why Carl begged off from the training camp is because he needs to rest and rehabilitate his injured part because it’s delicate now someone is saying that the dude was already in Japan several weeks or a month ago(?) with his B League team conducting some rigorous training for the upcoming season. My eyes are circling around, whew!! I thought he is rehabilitating his delicate part and putting yourself in rigorous training(agad agad) upon arrival that’s something..anyway end of that story. Kai also had the same delicate injury as well but on a different part of his anatomy. But on Justine Baltazar it’s a different story he ain’t injured be it delicate or severed..he was not called because of so many excuses here and there.

Now JC is here our main guy as an NBA dude had high basketball IQ according to them, chemistry and cohesion may not be an issue..well good to hear for now…goodluck.

[Bonifacio]

Really disappointed that Bolick took Gilas for granted. He's very impressive last 2019 World Cup, and that momentum carried on his PBA career.

I believe he was invited multiple times during the windows but did not show up due to honeymoon with his wife? Those were the rumors. Or maybe he just didn't like that he was underutilized by Chot during the Feb 2022 window when Montalbo got more playing time than him?

Bolick's pg instincts are miles ahead of CJ. Plus his slashing and driving abilities I think are on par. As for his shooting, he's better at that aspect compared to Perez, Kiefer and Scottie.

Scottie and Bolick would have been the best combination for our PG since they both bring something different to the table. Unfortunately I think the pride and the Napoleon syndrome of Chot got in the way, cause why would you not take a final look of Bolick in this camp at the very least?

problem with Bollick is that he signed a contract with the B league...that got the ire of PBA and therefore SBP...so he is out of Gilas
Same thing with Matthew Wright -----ex PBA who jumped ship to Japan B league.
Dont know how Parks was still able to get in Gilas since he is ex PBA who signed to B League....maybe he has strong connection due to his late father.

[Rodbi]

Me too, I enjoyed watching their games against Senegal because I know that was their main team.

I checked who are the teams that will come here in Manila in the coming weeks. For me, New Zealand, Jordan and Egypt are viable prospects to have some tune-ups against Gilas.

They're good enough too, IMO. Though none of the 3 can simulate Italy, at least our players will be tested on the (legal) physicality aspect of the international game.

[Rodbi]

The next tune up game still on august 20… 12 days that gilas will be on practice mode… sbp should find a way to find a tune up opponent in that between dates before Montenegro and Mexico game… 2 games still not enough… try to invite low ranked but tough European squads such as Portugal, Albania or even Kosovo… those teams are tough too…. They are still quality teams that unlucky that they are in European zone that is tough zone in all continental zones in fiba…

I haven't seen these NTs and don't plan to, tbh. But as long as they're much better than the Iran Team B our Gilas beat twice, I'll take it.

[reamily]

Korea isnt joininh oqt,robert must be happy as his agam agam are true

[RideOrDie_UrNext]

Korea isnt joininh oqt,robert must be happy as his agam agam are true

Does Robert wants Gilas to play SK in a tuneup game? Imagine the backlash if Korea manages to beat us with Kai and Clarkson.

[Supremo30]

problem with Bollick is that he signed a contract with the B league...that got the ire of PBA and therefore SBP...so he is out of Gilas
Same thing with Matthew Wright -----ex PBA who jumped ship to Japan B league.
Dont know how Parks was still able to get in Gilas since he is ex PBA who signed to B League....maybe he has a strong connection due to his late father.

He able to come back because of his connection with San Miguel(Al Francis) during his Alab days.

[Giannis34GOD]

Does Robert wants Gilas to play SK in a tuneup game? Imagine the backlash if Korea manages to beat us with Kai and Clarkson.

Well, they beat gilas w/ clarkson last 2018… so there is nothing new that possibly they can beat gilas again… I knew it already that Korea can’t go to Syria because due to travel ban… in fact Taipei will not go also, since their team A and B will only play on jones cup plus they don’t have embassy in Damascus… I will take that Korea tune up game than nothing… although chot reyes said that gilas will have a tune up game on august 16 vs Ivory Coast… that’s good news indeed… Ivory Coast will be led by Mo Bamba of Philadelphia… another African team that simulate Angola… SBP is surely want that insurance win vs Angola by focus on African team tune up games…

[RideOrDie_UrNext]

Does Robert wants Gilas to play SK in a tuneup game? Imagine the backlash if Korea manages to beat us with Kai and Clarkson.

Well, they beat gilas w/ clarkson last 2018… so there is nothing new that possibly they can beat gilas again… I knew it already that Korea can’t go to Syria because due to travel ban… in fact Taipei will not go also, since their team A and B will only play on jones cup plus they don’t have embassy in Damascus… I will take that Korea tune up game than nothing… although chot reyes said that gilas will have a tune up game on august 16 vs Ivory Coast… that’s good news indeed… Ivory Coast will be led by Mo Bamba of Philadelphia… another African team that simulate Angola… SBP is surely want that insurance win vs Angola by focus on African team tune up games…

Bro I didnt say anything about Giannis34god, I'm talking about Robert. Yet you replied? So is it confirmed you're Robert? Welcome back bro, we missed you!

[JOI2dWorld]

Do you have a comprehension problem? I think I can help you. BTW, I am amused with you being confidently $+***d. Hehehe

that's sadik for you, confidently stupid at heart, he even denied before that he is robert thinking he can fool everyone

back on topic i watched the game of jordan and mexico last night, i think we can beat them , they almost play like us but we have a better defense, i want to see the matchup between kai/junemar and Ibarra