Philippines Senior National Team Thread Vol. V

[IPC]

Just read this Chot Reyes article dated yesterday.

https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/05/24/coach-chot-i-serve-at-the-pleasure-of-sbp/?fbclid=IwAR0x_TFkr2vsQQeeu50vfmo9sWfSAoji6j8sG4nvyn6zacyFokYPL7q6YFk

“I serve at the pleasure of the SBP,” Reyes said. “I did not apply nor volunteered for this job, I was appointed.”

“I don’t work for the bashers or for the haters. My mandate is to prepare the best team for the World Cup 2023.”

“I gave my best and we took the worst with the best,” he said. “It’s a deep sadness and disappointment.”

“I win, I’m basked. I lose, I’m bashed, but I worry more about my family,” he said, “they’re getting bashed, too.”

“I was appointed to coach the team leading to the 2023 World Cup, and this [SEA Games] is a part of it, so let’s not lose sight of the big picture, and there’s also the FIBA Asia Cup in August in Indonesia.”

It looks like he ain't resigning, folks. It's SBP's call.

Well, ayun. SBP's call. I dunno what to expect anymore.

[jasper222]

Well, ayun. SBP's call. I dunno what to expect anymore.

Expect more mediocrity.

As for me, I'm probably done with Gilas.

[dubidub]

Well, ayun. SBP's call. I dunno what to expect anymore.

Hahaha kapit tuko. Classic sorry not sorry from Chot.

[ja.he]

Hahaha kapit tuko. Classic sorry not sorry from Chot.

to top it all, he called the angry fans as bashers and haters. chot really has a thicked face.

[Stevy]

Well, ayun. SBP's call. I dunno what to expect anymore.

Expect more mediocrity.

As for me, I'm probably done with Gilas.

Hahaha kapit tuko. Classic sorry not sorry from Chot.

to top it all, he called the angry fans as bashers and haters. chot really has a thicked face.

Man's always full of sh*t also

[yogaflame]

Well, ayun. SBP's call. I dunno what to expect anymore.

Egoistic and narcissistic ,and maybe he has some psychological problem that he is not aware of his mistakes,i dont know. and he has influence from the top especially he is like a favorite son of mvp, magkamali man or tama. wala na tayo magagawa It's all in hands of SBP if they are brave enought to replace him and if sbp really cares for the national team to achieve success. Kawawa gilas sa tulad nya, they created a monster.

[barok espinoza]

Egoistic and narcissistic ,and maybe he has some psychological problem that he is not aware of his mistakes,i dont know. and he has influence from the top especially he is like a favorite son of mvp, magkamali man or tama. wala na tayo magagawa It's all in hands of SBP if they are brave enought to replace him and if sbp really cares for the national team to achieve success. Kawawa gilas sa tulad nya, they created a monster.

well, casual gilas fans are unwittingly enabling them by ignoring the elephant in the room, and that is the PBA trying to stay relevant through the NT with the blessing of SBP. They should be called out for shoving the PBA down the throats of the fans. If they want more people to embrace the PBA, they should strive to improve it first. synchronizing scheds so as not to conflict with fiba tourneys is a good start.

I have no qualms about using PBA talents if that's our only option as long as they're given enough preparation time, and that a competent foreign coach is overseeing the program. Unfortunately, if the agenda is to make the PBA relevant, then that entails getting a pinoy coach from one of the PBA teams, and the offense will probably still be centered on a high-scoring import -level naturalized player (clarkson?) as the rest of the team play second string. this was the formula that chot and cyg used when they had blatche and clarkson respectively. we already know this didn't work then. so why would it work now?

[dubidub]

to top it all, he called the angry fans as bashers and haters. chot really has a thicked face.

And he has the gall to say to look into the big picture? I mean, does he think he has a shot at doing well in the next FIBA tournaments? Lol After what he has shown? After picking Pogoy and Kib over CJ freakin Perez!?

[JAMSKIE]

Guy, lets flood the SBP facebook account with negative comments about Choke Reyes & SBP people na rin

[IPC]

well, casual gilas fans are unwittingly enabling them by ignoring the elephant in the room, and that is the PBA trying to stay relevant through the NT with the blessing of SBP. They should be called out for shoving the PBA down the throats of the fans. If they want more people to embrace the PBA, they should strive to improve it first. synchronizing scheds so as not to conflict with fiba tourneys is a good start.

I have no qualms about using PBA talents if that's our only option as long as they're given enough preparation time, and that a competent foreign coach is overseeing the program. Unfortunately, if the agenda is to make the PBA relevant, then that entails getting a pinoy coach from one of the PBA teams, and the offense will probably still be centered on a high-scoring import -level naturalized player (clarkson?) as the rest of the team play second string. this was the formula that chot and cyg used when they had blatche and clarkson respectively. we already know this didn't work then. so why would it work now?

This partly explains my misgivings about SMC running the program. The agenda might just be to make the PBA relevant instead of having a long-term vision for the Gilas program.

While they have developed guys like Arvin Tolentino, Aris Dionisio, Ian Sangalang, etc., are they willing to sacrifice talent that's developed overseas, or develop a long-term program that makes players fit for international competition? Or would they just use tried and tested formulae and just make the PBA money? I mean, look at Letran, I don't think they're developing FIBA talents there. That might be a glimpse into how they view development. Plus, Chua's in charge, and I dunno how he'll view foreign coaches, or if he'll be as open to locals learning under foreigners, given his backlash to Tab's tactical immaturity comment. Dunno if he'll be as open as Kume Eala, who was open enough to have Rajko with Petron.

[ja.he]

And he has the gall to say to look into the big picture? I mean, does he think he has a shot at doing well in the next FIBA tournaments? Lol After what he has shown? After picking Pogoy and Kib over CJ freakin Perez!?

i don't know how this dismal performance as well as Chot's demeanor affect the gate attendance of PBA as well as that of Gilas. you know, Filipinos don't tolerate failures.

[jasper222]

well, casual gilas fans are unwittingly enabling them by ignoring the elephant in the room, and that is the PBA trying to stay relevant through the NT with the blessing of SBP. They should be called out for shoving the PBA down the throats of the fans. If they want more people to embrace the PBA, they should strive to improve it first. synchronizing scheds so as not to conflict with fiba tourneys is a good start.

This is sadly the case. A lot of them are still big PBA fans, and won't acknowledge the connection between Gilas, the SBP, and the PBA. They think it's all Chot's fault. Mention the PBA and hundreds of laughing emojis will attach to your post.

[IPC]

Guys do you think that this comment will win me a prize later?

"Don't worry, Coach Chot and SBP. We will definitely bounce back! All of us are in support of Gilas! If only Dwight, Japhet, and Bolick were there, we would have won! Keep your chin up, the country loves you! LABAN Pilipinas, PUSO!"

You're commenting like hell, but you ain't posting that one. Hahahahahahaha.

[Stevy]

You're commenting like hell, but you ain't posting that one. Hahahahahahaha.

I just couldn't resist HAHA. Chot gave me a migraine. Doing it for the country/people daw and so many BS. He even acted as if 3 months was okay for the WC. We are definitely screwed now.

[The_Big_Cat]

Quinito selected my question. I was the one who asked the pool for 2023 World Cup ( name 5 each from PBA, College & overseas). Quinito quipped and said its too early.