It’s about attitude...

#1 isagani r. zulueta on 2007-07-11 21:33

Comm. Chino Trinidad,

yap! ur r right comm. we need a major surgery for our national. Cause they are not playing very well these past Jones cup. they have to play buy heart and change there mindset to regained our glory in Basketball.

That's all Mr. Trinidad my our Lord Bless you always.

Regards,

Isag boy

#1.1 Gideon on 2007-07-11 23:47

If you guys think you can do better, then why don't you present yourself as the next National Team coach?

You are a member of SBP right, Mr. Trinidad? Let me ask you a favor: present us a list of players whom you think can work harder than these guys can do. Players who deserves more than the present national team. Can you do that?

Another thing: do you really think Chot Reyes is doing nothing about this? Do you ever coach a team? Can you fire up those players better than Chot Reyes? If you do then, I therefore suggest...

(*Chino Trinidad For The Next National Team Coach!*)

you read that right, Mr. All-Talk-No-Action.

#1.1.1 tony on 2007-07-12 07:29

i dont know who you are,
i have no relationship with Mr chino.
i think tama si mr chino. as we observed. the phil team really doing good but not yet in their best.kung mapapansin natin, tinalo pa tayo ng japan, na pinakamahina na team. bakit? yan ang tanong. kasi yung pagiging superstar nila at yung laro, wala sa puso nila. yung sa kasakstan, i cant imagine na 17 points ang tambak, na alam naman natin na isa sa kulelat ang team na to. nakakadismaya. yung will nilang manalo parang di consistent. nawawala yung puso. The comments of mr chino is only a wake up call. Players we filipinos are hoping na maka abot kayo sa olympic, sana naman ipakita nyo sa amin na ang paglalaro nyo ay para sa bayan, di sa pang sarili lang.there are so many players who can still qualified for the slot, but you are the chosen.
until now, im still hoping that coach reyes can still include olsen racela as replacement for helterbrand.
thanks
ton

#1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 2007-07-12 07:47

Do you still think sarili lang nila iniisip nila? Ang tanong panu mo nasabi? Alam mo ba 2 times a day sila magpractice, then a game later? If you don't see it as a sacrifice then I dont know what.

Ang hirap satin puro tayo mga talangka. Put yourselves muna in their places.

Sorry, I dont see Mr All-Talk-No-Action's comments as CONSTRUCTIVE. Being constructive, you present them with SOLUTIONS. You dont call them LAZY AND EFFORTLESS just for seeing one game. Have you played competitive basketball Mr?

#1.1.1.1.1 tony on 2007-07-18 07:14

mr anonymous,
i know and feel that you really supported our team. even me. natural lang sa amin na nakakaintindi sa basketball ang mag comment ng ganito. as you observed during the jones cup, they played much more on showmanship, nawawala yung puso and will na manalo.Maybe they are still adjusting with the brand of game ng international.
regarding your questions of , am i playing basketball?
Grade 3 pa lang ako player na ako. and i am a coach of a varsity team high school and college. wag kang tira ng tira, think first. phil team fanatic din ako since adornado" time. its normal na mag comment sa team natin so that they shoul/must realized their mistakes and they should know kung ano ba talaga ang kulang pa sa kanila.
is it ok mr anonymous? pakilala ka!!!

#1.1.1.1.1.1 anonymous on 2007-08-18 00:16

*hoy!Mr.tony napagchampion_mo_na_team_mo at kung_magsalita_ka_akala_mo_nakagaling_mo. Alam_ko_record_mo_bobo.

#1.1.1.2 Gideon on 2007-07-12 09:11

our players don't have the will win? HA!

our problem is not about the will to win but it is about -- CONSISTENCY.

to refresh your minds, we beat the defending champion AIA (USA) and you have guts to say that our players don't have the rights to carry the name PILIPINAS in their jerseys? just because we got beaten by Japan and kazakhstan? that is f-cking rediculous.

you know what? all of this is because WE LOVE THE NBA STYLE OF BASKETBALL so much that everytime we compete against other country, we always tried to catch up and have the feeling and atmosphere of FIBA basketball . that is why whenever there's a FIBA tournament, we always end up in 'kangkungan'.

you know what Mr. Trinidad, instead of putting the blame on our players, why don't you put your money where your mouth is?

lead us to glory. change our culture. ADOPT THE FIBA RULES and trash the NBA basketball in our country. that's the only way so we don't have to adjust whenever there's a FIBA competition.

I repeat... PLEASE ADOPT THE FIBA RULEs!

#1.1.1.2.1 chino3nidad on 2007-07-12 09:42

gideon...the reason why we use the FIBA rule in the PBL is exactly to prepare our players for future international play...now re the PBA..its not my territory but i guess with all that has transpired commissioner noli eala will be coming up with timely measures to address the national team's lack of familiarity with the international rules..peace

#1.1.1.2.1.1 Anonymous on 2007-07-12 09:50

Not just the FIBA rules. But the way the referees call the game. You adapt FIBA rules but the touch fouls, illegal(?) hard screens and hand checks are still called.

Let's just hope for the best and stop making lame criticisms.

#1.1.2 peejay on 2007-07-12 21:09

alam nyo po kasi gideon kung mapupunta ang team natin sa kangkongan kasali kadin dun kung filipino ka??hindi ka yata pinoy eh??bakit nakikisawsaw ka!? 2migil ka nga! basta manalo matalo go..go..go..team pilipinas!!

#1.1.3 chinaMan on 2007-07-13 11:58

yoh...maging constructive naman mga post natin, somewhat is just voicing or blogging his opinion...ang criticism mo grabe naman...Gideon pa naman handle mo...

peace bro ha...pero opinion ng tao yon wag mong bigyan ng isang comment na mag cause ng ill-feelings sa kapwa mo...

repseto lang bro....paalalang kapatid yan...eh kung ganyanin din ang opinyon mo ayaw mo din siguro....

#1.1.3.1 peejay on 2007-07-16 21:16

ok sir. sorry basta pray nalang tayo hope na makamit ng team ang goal nila na makapasok sa olympics so mr. gideon at mr.chinaman peace na tayo ha?god bless..u

#1.1.4 Ethel on 2007-08-22 03:26

Why are you attacking Mr. Chino Trinidad? What he is doing is using "tough love" technique. The players and their coach (Chot Reyes)should prove him wrong instead of giving lame exucuses. What about a change of coach? Say, Junel Baculi. There is no wrong opinion, so do not go attacking me on this okay. Best of luck to you.

#1.2 nestorovic on 2007-07-12 20:37

The key for this game is not only a team work but the strategy on how to win the game. Coach Reyes did a good Job on the recent Jones Cup. I think we have a great team to fight on FIBA in Tokyo if we can find the ryhtm of Team Pilipinas we can beat the powerhouse China. GOGOGO! Team Pilipinas.

#1.3 Anonymous on 2007-07-13 10:53

sana ikaw na lang mag coach! maxado kang magaling sumatsat!

#1.3.1 Anonymous on 2007-07-13 12:12

ikaw mas magaling sumatsat wala akong panama sa husay mo...peace

#2 Allen Chan on 2007-07-11 22:22

you hit the target Mr Trinidad, probably one of the reason is half of this player aren't ready to sacrifice for the country,maybe coz some of them aren't really filipinos?

#2.1 james on 2007-07-13 01:39

maari din naman na physically prepared sila,baka ang may peoblema yung bulsa,alam mo naman ang gobyerno kulang lagi sa suporta sa mga athlete natin,dapat din pagtuunan ng pansin ito.Laban ng PINAS yan kailangan 100% lagi ang suporta natin at ng pamahalaan.salamat.

#3 Tabs on 2007-07-11 22:22

I agree Sir Chino. The RP team cannot win by the size of the body but rather the size of the heart and direction of the mind. Growth pills can do NO remedy for this ailment but rather an open heart and brain surgery. Despite our lack of height, we have proven that we could beat taller teams, only when our mind is in the right direction and our hearts in the right condition.
Wake up RP Team! We are all watching and hoping. Make us believe.

#4 bong on 2007-07-11 22:43

Obviously lacking is the mental preparedness and consistency. Before the advent of "open" basketball, we use to lament the fact that we cannot send our best players in international competition. But now, even with the best players around, the question of the desire to win is coming into fore. If of any consolation to us, NBA-laden US basketball is undergoing the same predicament as ours.

Inspite of all brickbats being hurled into their way, I just hope our team will give their 100% come the FIBA-Asia tournament. Good luck RP Team

#5 mike on 2007-07-11 22:47

Haay, if you think you can do better, present yourself to coach the National Team. Pag natatalo kala mo kung sinong magagaling mag analyze at mag criticize. Pag nanalo naman, "MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS, MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS, ANG SARAP MAGING PILIPINO!" lolz.

Its all about the attitude.. lols

#6 sanity on 2007-07-11 23:02

come on let's be realistic and give these guys some credit! hindi biro ang everyday practice na ginagawa nila, 3x a day pa. consider too the valuable time with their family which they have sacrificed! now, at the jones cup, tingnan nyo nga yun mga panalo nila, most especially versus korea, iran, and taiwan! can you say that they did not play their hearts out in these said games? i can surely say that they amazed me in these games! what i'm saying is this team is not perfect and they commit mistakes at times, but they will deliver when it matters most. kayong mga naninira na mga GENIUS dyan, tumahimik na lang kayo kung ayaw nyo suportahan ang team ng pilipinas.

#7 anelou garvez on 2007-07-11 23:03

you are right mr trinidad our current national team today are lack of inspiration to play for our country ,maybe because there are always think on there career and health if they got injured while playing,im very fond of basketball,especially our national team,but im frustrated in there performance n the last jones cup.what im goin to suggest to BAP that they will give penalty to those player and coaches that did not perform well in international game like deducting there salaries!

#8 Imem on 2007-07-11 23:12

I still beleive sa RP TEAM pero sana lang make us pround again

#9 saab on 2007-07-11 23:12

i agree with comish chino, our problems are attitude, desire and consistency. we saw how the nationals played against taiwan. they played one hell of a game. the best defense ever played by the nationals. but we tend to relax just like in the 2nd half of the qatar game and in the kazaks game. let's just be glad that we didn't lose anybody in injury that our team is still intact. remember the centennial team? we lost the asian gold there the day we lost danny seigle to injury. let's just be thankful that we're still on track for japan. whatever happened in the jones cup, let's just continue supporting our national team.

#9.1 Flash on 2007-07-28 10:41

Tama naman lahat ng sinabi nyo mga bro kay mr chino tama sya lack of consistency ksi nga last jones cup tinalo natin yung magagaling na team specialty usa. pro kapag alam ng RP team na kaya nila ang kalaban medyo relax ang laro nila sa bandang huli na lang sila gagawa kaya ayon pilikulang pilipino nag papabugbog sa una yan sa huli bugbug sarado di nakahabol, But we hope that they can make it in FIBA baka naman may tinatago sila para d ma scout ng ibang team. We mas pray and unite for our team no matter what happen we must be proud that we are all pilipino.

#10 ken on 2007-07-11 23:16

before we are the best of asia and we are one of the wolrd elite basketball squad but today i dont think we can make it to the olympics.

#11 pinoyphotojournalist on 2007-07-11 23:25

Bakit di na lang football (soccer) ang pagtuunan ng pansin at ibang sports na di kelangan ng higanteng player, maging baseball at racket spors. Ang basketball para talaga sa malalaking tao. may ibang sports na pwede pang umunlad sa atin mga pinoy.
wag tayong tumingin sa basketball lang.
malawak po ang sports.
Mabuhay po kayo!

#11.1 ALEX SANTOS on 2007-07-12 06:02

Bat di na lang SUNGKA at least walang height requirement. Basketball ang Topic po manong. baka po naliligaw kayo. out of sync po ang banat nyo po. respeto lang po.

#12 Ka Berto on 2007-07-12 00:17

Mr. pinoyphotojournalist, Mas mabuhay ka! Sana dumami pa ang mga katulad mo na nakaka-intindi.

Napakaraming analysis, eh simple lang naman ang problema. Hindi para sa Pilipino ang "International Basketball". Pabor ako sa basketbol, kung pagpapawis lamang ang usapan.

Sana maliwanagan na ang lahat. Marami tayong sports na kung saan tunay na sisikat at kikilalanin ang Pilipino (at hindi pagtatawanan!)

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

#13 slickdevil on 2007-07-12 02:55

we'll, i agree with artic... we joined Jones Cup not to win it but to find the right combinations that we can use for FIBA-ASIA which is our main goal... if you think the players are lacking in effort, what do you call the sacrifices these players make? going to practice twice a game, risking injuries that could hamper their careers, being away with their loved-ones... can you do that Mr. Trinidad? well, like father like son... puro dada kulang sa gawa... may i know what have you done that benefitted Philippine Basketball?

#14 rizalrose on 2007-07-12 03:38

I agree with chito trinidad proper mindset and heart is the key to victory.

And the correct mindset is to win !!!
PLEASE NO EXCUSES ... the heart break of every lost can not be mend with the sacrifices of our national team being shown in every commercials.

In international basketball league every game should be consider your last. Giving your best in every game. No time for mistakes and they should play until the last second with full intensity.

I'm an avid reader of Mr Recah and Mr. Al, and i think their their writings had already influenced some Filipino on how sports should be played.

For those who cant stand criticism please read the Comics section of the
newspaper or try answering the crossword.... SPORTS LANG PARE ...

#14.1 DI MAKITID on 2007-07-12 11:04

Hindi ka nakakatulong.. #%#!!
Sa atin lang sana di natin tintanggalan ng moral team pilipinas natin, bugkos tulongan sila sa kanilang pag kukulang.
meron na tayong magulong gobyerno, pati ba naman sa sports kung saan tayo pinag bubuklod gina-gawan nyo pa ng hidwa-an..

Lets change FILIPINOS..

#15 badguy316 on 2007-07-12 05:41

Oh Common Guys. Its everybodies fault. Bakit kasi nag Kra cram eh. the national team do get tired. with their tight schedule and all. enough finger pointing and Win or Lose. its still our team Pilipinas. walang iwanan. can u say that to any Ginebra Kings Fan? Matalo Manalo Ginebra pa rin. Walang Iwanan. Iba ang Pusong Ginebra Pusong Pinoy

#16 Kobe on 2007-07-12 05:53

MINDSET? the mind is willing, but the body is aching. can u just imagine the tremendous sacrifice the national team is experiencing? Why would they want to be in the National Team anyway when they can play instead with their mother team, sarap pa ng buhay. Dali kasing magsalita eh. Instead Love your National Team and Hope for the Best

#17 Juan on 2007-07-12 05:58

If we cant Win Soon theres always a Next Time? Bakit wala na bang susunod? Remember that we just formed this team in a hush. So we should Not expect too much. para di masakit sa huli. Viva Team Pilipinas. Never Say Die!!!!

#18 Harold on 2007-07-12 06:05

The professional players in the PBA are individually good. They know they are getting paid no matter what. Some of them may not really care whether they win or loose. Why not start getting players from the UAAP or other collegeate teams and start the preparation there for international tournaments . Make it mandatory that they play for the flag before going to the PBA. Even if we loose initially, we can be guaranteed that these players would have experience and learn. Hopefully this can get us back on track and make us at least the best in Asia.

#18.1 joevel on 2007-07-16 10:46

Brad UAAP players? hello gutom lng yan.. u mean cla c soc rivera, arao etc. ang magbabantay ni joseph vogel 1 of the giant sa lebanon....c'mon dude wake up..im not understamating those player becauser may potential dn cla sa future pero wat's best for them is to enhance their skills muna bago tahakin ang land of the giant...

#19 Darwin on 2007-07-12 06:46

What do we expect,

Our basketball glory was affected by particularly the BAP mess,

so suspension occurs and lifted, now we have the SBP (parang tagalog lang ng BAP)

Now 2007, this is the right time to go to the next level in terms of basketball, THE OLYMPICS,

Remember in 1989, shortly after FIBA modified its rules to allow professional basketball players to participate in international competitions.

admitted or not it's really hard to accept what was happening now in our basketball,

See what happened in recently concluded Jones CUP, we can see the roster of Lebanon, Jordan, Japan & Kazakhstan as evidence of our losses, their roster might only the 2nd stringer we played, and yet our roster are superstar in PBA, SEE THE POINT!

We need to have a sign of commitment & insurgency in playing basketball against any team,

Now we will wait & see, what will happen in our Manila Invitational,

though i just red here in GMAnews.tv what was happened in Jones Cup,

Hello SIR CHINO TRINIDAD, hope you can help us!

Bring this up to Comm. NOLI EALA,

Hope the PBA.PH should come up for a live feed of Manila Invitational just like what NBA.com did in summer league here,

or should broadcast it in ANC on a delayed basis,

this will be a great help for us who dont have a tv coverage,

thanks.

#20 Beng on 2007-07-12 07:08

Nakakalungkot na mga kapwa Pilipino pa ang tumititrada sa mga kapwa Pilipino. Ilan beses nyo bang nakitang lumagapak at nasiko si Alapag, Taulava at Hontiveros doon sa Taiwan? Di ba tumayo ulit sila pagkatapos?

Attitude at effort pa din ba ang problema? Pagka-Pilipino pa din ba ang problema?

Kung tutuusin di na nila kailangan gawin ito. Pagkayayaman na nila pero ayun lumalaban in strange lands just to make themselves better!

Gumawa ng programa ang PBA ng lampas isang taon nabale-wala lahat dahil sa pulitiko. And these players and coaches you are reprimanding are actually the ones cleaning up their acts!

Oblivious pa din ba sila Mr. Trinidad na their country is hoping for them to win?

Nanonood lang tayo sir hindi po tayo ang naglalaro. Kaya hinay hinay lang sa tirada at baka mag-champion pa yan. :)

#21 JEK on 2007-07-12 07:20

If danny Seigle played in the jones cup, malamang hindi lang third place ang pilipinas. Pag nabuo na ang RP seclection, mabubuo na rin ang puso ng rp teams para manalo... Lets just wait for the games in japan..

#22 desaynerfromchina on 2007-07-12 08:18

Mr. Trinidad sobra naman ung mga maanghang na sinabi nyo kahapon sa "sports saksi" about our national team. To think na nagtrabaho ka rin sa PBA before, in fact i'm a big follower of your program with anthony suntay,noon un. Ang masasabi ko lang uv changed alot man', better stick with manny pacquiao pareho kayong maangas. And stop mixing politics with sports when reporting on radio.

#22.1 chino3nidad on 2007-07-12 08:56

excuse..walang politics involved sa comments na yun sa sports saksi..dats a commnet coming from the heart of someone who has fought for philippine basketball..peace

#23 iverson on 2007-07-12 08:36

oo nga tama yung sinabi nung isa dito
sobra sobra sinabi ni mr. chino trinidad ikaw na lang kaya lumaro kayo ni chot reyes. hindi lahat ng tao / masa e papabor sa sinabi nyo nagkamali nga sila nung ibang games pero kung ikukumpara ito sa iba nilang tournament malaking improvement na to. we stii support team pilipinas.

#24 ambotech on 2007-07-12 08:43

grabe naman kayo. isipin niyo nalang sakripisyo ng team natin. di pa huli ang lahat. wag niyo ng dagdagan paghihirap ng kalooban nila. kung masakit sa atin pagkatalo nila mas masakit ang nararamdaman nila dahil pinahiya tayo. ang gawin nalang natin magkaisa tayo. pataasin natin ang moral nila wag pababain. isipin natin na short period lang ang naging training nila. minsan sa iksi narin ng panahon napapagod din sila. isipin din natin sakripisyo nilang iwanan ang karangyahan sa buhay at iwanan ang kanilang pamilya. bagkos mas pinili nila na pagsilbihan ang mamayang pilipino.

#25 RAMON on 2007-07-12 09:18

tigilan na kasi ang kalokohan sa basketball, wala na tayong ibubuga puro naturalized na nga ang ating PBA asa pa kayo, magconcentrate na lang duon sa sports na puede pa tayong manalo

#25.1 Umbag on 2007-07-15 22:59

Wala namang sports na kidnap, hold-up saka snatching eh. Paano pa tayo mag-eexel?

#26 Tigas on 2007-07-12 09:28

I like your insights Mr. Trinidad, but I think there was a part that was out of line. "The team needs major Surgery". That is below the belt. That is not constructive either. Because of what you said, I see you are a "GENIUS". Don't you see the sacrifices that those players and coaches make. Yeah, maybe they lack heart. But don't you see the point of joining the Jones Cup??? They are there not to give their best, but to get familiar with their opponents especially Iran and Jordan. The only loss that is unacceptable for me is their loss to Japan. They remedied every situation right?? So let us just support the team ok?? Let us wait for the Tokushima games... That is the REAL game.. I'm sure they will give their A+ games all the way there..

#27 DI MAKITID on 2007-07-12 09:34

All of us have the right of expression but I hope we don’t exploit this as giving bad comments why can’t we be positive? Let us suggest instead of what was do we think would help.

Philippine Team joins in Jones Cup for team objectives alone and not for the title for your info. But of course winning includes there.

Lot of our players shone on those games, but I don’t see they didn’t use their hearts every time they played there. We’re always talking of hearts don’t you realize the efforts they made? 3x a day practice, apart from their love ones, and what do you think James Yap? James sacrifice his romance and his newly born son in exchanged for the country for a while.. and what he earned? Injury! Did he show disappointment? No because he feels that he did that for us FILIPINOS and what we respond to them our critics. Criticize - I think this need of medication need major surgery those did not help instead criticizing and criticized why not MOVE the talk?

To the PHILIPPINE TEAM:
What the team needs to address is the finishing touch, the consistency in defense, grabbing the boards and manages turn over and I’m sure we will see Philippine Team playing in Beijing.

Have FAITH Filipinos…

#28 yao ming on 2007-07-12 09:40

magsama kayo ng ama mong bading at ni manang manolo inigo bilang mga genius.

#28.1 chino3nidad on 2007-07-12 09:48

ang alam kong bakla ay yung mapag-kubli sa tunay na katauhan..e ikaw iong walang ----- na humarap sa publiko at kelangan mo pa magkubli ng tunay na anyo mo...peace..

#29 xavier on 2007-07-12 09:45

Well guys, everybody is entitled to his own opinion! Ika-nga para magkaisa ang mga pinoy, magtulungan na lang tayo. Let's put it na lang ng ganito, comment mo, comment nila, comment ng iba pa. Pag-aralan natin baka may mapulot tayo na magandang opinion kung di naman maganda e di isantabi natin. Every criticism can make or unmake a person or an oraganization but with careful study and understanding we can get something out of it to get better. Mabuti nang may mga pumupuna e kung wala e di bibilib na tayo agad na magaling na tayo yun pala may kulang pa. So ang sa akin lang *MAGTULONG-TULONG TAYO*. Let's talk about the good things that can make the TEAM PHILIPPINES improve. Sabihin natin lahat ang mga alam natin kay Coach Chot baka sakali ma-add up pa sa mga idea nya. OK PO BA? For u Comm. Chino, ang masasabi ko lang, may tama ka may mali din. But on the contrary, saying a challenging words to our TEAM may make them feel that they should perform better or their best next time. if there will be next time. Sana? Let's add some prayers too. Maraming Salamat po.

#30 daborj on 2007-07-12 09:55

I agree with Chino, every game should be played seriously regardless who the opponent would be. Losses from Lebanon, Japan and Kasakhstan are unexcusable. Tall players are vulnerable as we saw in the early days where Jaworski, Ocampo, etc mindsets their tall opponents in boxing them out of the shaded lane everytime the ball goes up. Dennis Still was the tallest at 6'9" during the Jones Cup of 85 and yet were able to dominate inside against taller players and eventually won the trophy against USA. Our players now should condition their minds on blocking the path of tall or any opponents everytime the ball goes up i.e. box-out, avoiding your opponents turning garbage into gold or avoid them having offensive rebounds.

#31 Allan S. Ibasco on 2007-07-12 10:35

To Mr. Chino;

I agree with your comments and the inconsistencies in the focus of our players are very evident. We can also say that they are overconfident thats why they loose their games against Japan and Kazakhztan. I think whatever the outcome, the result of the our team's performace is still acceptable considering that we had done nothing internatinally in the past two years because of the FIBA suspension. Its a good start but we need more than enough.

Another observation is that our team overdo the three point shooting. Its undeniable that beacuse of this we were able to catch up with our opponents but, later it became so predictable that the team were limited from penetrating the basket, thru strong drive / cuts / post up plays. Mark Caguioa did a lot of impresive plays but this cannot be regarded as team play because the team relied so much on him on offense. Most of the time the basketball only rest with the hands of Alapag and then to Caguioa taking it all to the basket. There is actually limited ball rotation therefore converging the opponent's defence to only one / two person of our team.

The team also failed to maximize the role of Ritualo not only in Jones Cup but also in the previous tournaments they engaged in (even Ritualo and Coach Chot admitted this (and off course they knows best. I think the purpose of Ritualo's inclusion is his extraordinary shooting ability (only), but what is the reason behind of benching him. If he will not be allowed to serve his purpose because of his limited role, then why not replace him with players who are much taller and can do multiple roles including outside shooting. I think most of the team players are capable of shooting from the outside and can make up Ritualo's exclusion.

And again defense, our team is not that torrid when it comes to this department. They just ignore the opponent's big guys that made surprises from the outside. Whoever holds the ball, whoever the opponent, I think our players should give them irritating defense. We should also atleast emphasize our presence inside in terms of rebounds. Although the team is short in height, they can help each other in gambling the ball. Dont let Asi Taulava doing the job alone, he is really in need of help.

Thanks.

Allan Ibasco

#32 swabeh on 2007-07-12 11:29

kung merong dapat baguhin eh yung mga ugali natin sa pgcomment.. kulang nalang batuhin ng kamatis ang buong NT eh.. sana kung magcocomment tayu ung balance lang.. and the most important we can contribute to the NT is a great encouragement para sa NT.. kahiya tayo.. parang mga walang alam sa buhay.. peace..

#33 azazin on 2007-07-12 11:35

hey ballers,

correct ka dyan Mr. Chino...you know nman na walang pupuntahan ang team pinas sa japan... sa asian ranking, we're probably 5th, 6th or 7th. kahit anong practice natin, kahit anong sacrificio ng mga players natin, sa kangkungan sila pupulutin.. Im talking about talent ha...., so kun mababa na un talent, wala pang puso to play the game, wala talaga.. pero kahit baliktarin, may puso walng talent, wala pa rin diba?!!!hehe...

swerte lan tlaga pagasa natin,
c Danny S pagasa natin manalo, we need to take advantage of what we have, which is run,run,run... later

#33.1 DI MAKITID on 2007-07-12 11:45

You don't take challenges aren't you??

Seems you're so sure about Philippine Team talent ha!

We'll see... That!

PHILIPPINE TEAM takes this as a another challenge, lets feed to their mouth those apathetic comments..

#33.1.1 azazin on 2007-07-12 14:49

hehe, i knew your gonna make a comment..... its just reality, we ca'nt beat them.. ofcourse im cheering for them... if you know the game enough, you know what im talking about,,,,.... cinderella finish is not meant for us.... what happen to TEAM USA against argentina is not a cinderella finish,its for real,,, they have MANU, who infact has three NBA championship ring... you might wanna say that puerto rico is cinderella, but they didnt go anywhere. it could happen to us, we might beat china, but we have to deal with iran,jordan,khazaks,korea, etc.... what do you think my freind?

#33.1.1.1 DI MAKITID on 2007-07-12 16:06

I'm thinking of NT playing in olympic through hard effort not by cinderella ride. besides the mission is only to play in olympic for now but for big C not yet..

#33.1.1.1.1 azazin on 2007-07-13 10:09

yah right!!!!! you have to make it to the championship game at the asian qualifying to qualify... top two, dba cla mglalaban?! hehe

#34 Sawa ka na bang MAGING PINOY??? on 2007-07-12 11:50

usapang basketball!

agree ako sa mga sinabi ni Mr. chino3nidad except don sa "surgery" thing na di na siguro kelangan sabihin o kelangan nya i-expound (kasi sinabi nya na).

Anyways, tama din naman na dapat suportahan ang Team Pinas, hindi yong panalo lang kampi tayo pero pag talo na ayaw ko na sa inyo!!! dapat di ganon.

KUNG NAGKAKAISA TAYO DAPAT PAKITA NATIN, WALANG ASARAN WALANG PERSONALAN....YAN ANG ISANG DAHILAN NG PAGKATALO....NAGSASARILI IKA NGA KSI TAYO-TAYO ANG NAG-AAWAY.

THE TEAM PINAS PERFORMANCE IN JONES CUP HAD ITS +'s AND -'s BUT BETTER GIVE THEM THE TRUST THAT THEY JUST PLAY STRATEGICALLY IN THAT TOURNAMENT IN PREPARATION FOR BIGGER TARGET. SAYING THAT LET'S GIVE OUR SUPPORT TO THEM AND RESERVE OUR FINAL JUDGEMENT.

TO YOU MR. CHINO YOUR DOING A VERY GOOD JOB ALSO...KEEP ON WRITING AND JUST IGNORE THOSE "BAKLANG CRITICS". AND MABUHAY KAYONG LAHAT NG TEAM PINAS FANS!!!!

#35 jay-ar on 2007-07-12 12:06

Mr. Chino Trinidad,

I truly agree on what you said. The so-called "Major surgery" you're implying simply means that they need to change their attitude towards the games itself. The last time I saw the RP national team proved it's true worth was with the Centennial Team. We won against Kazakhstan in that Bronze Medal game. Thanks to the heroics of Jojo Lastimosa and Andy Seigle.

We still have a couple of weeks to go, I think that the players on their last game at the 29th Jones Cup were not inspired to play because of the fact that they will end up in 3rd place whether they win or not. We must instill the never-say-die spirit amongst the chosen members of our National Team.

Good luck and More power!

#36 alyssa on 2007-07-12 12:10

baka siguro yung coach nila hindi binibigyan ng tamang motivation yung players kaya hindi nailalabas ang talagang galing ng player. ang tanong ko lang sa lahat ng bumabatikos sa team pilipinas may naitulong na ba kayo/tayo sa kanila? ang hirap sa pilipinas kapag nananalo ang atleta todo papuri, todo papictures, todo media coverage, at todo pacourtesy call. pero kapag natatalo kulang na lang magtakip na ng mukha ang player dahil sa pambabatikos.

#37 bong on 2007-07-12 12:35

panu mananalo ang team kung ang coach mismo sinsabi we are going there for training..so ang player matalo manalo OK lang kasi yan ang attitude ng coach. kaya coach muna dpt palitan. but for sure and this is a fact. di natin kaya ang mga kalaban kasi ang mga kalaban naglalaro lang, u know what i mean as is naglalaro lang, di nila iniisip ang sahod nila sa kanilang bansa, di nila iniispip ang injury kasi apektado ang sahod sa team na inawan.. its simple ang mga kalaban ginagastusan ng gov. not by private sector. naku matagal na itong issue pero walang gustong magsimula, ang kailangan natin yong team na ititrain para sa bansa hindi para sa mga teams sa PBA

#38 ERIQ1028 on 2007-07-12 13:24

GANYAN TALAGA BASKETBALL..
MERON MANALO, MERON MATALO..

NOT ALL THE TIME MANANALO TAU..
KAHIT ANONG GALING NG TEAM, DARATING ANG ARAW NA MATATALO DIN..

#39 jonathan Crusem on 2007-07-12 13:33

tayo nmang mga pinoy alam naman natin kung di talaga natin kaya ang kalaban kaya alam ko tanggap natin kung matalo man ang rp basta nakita natin na ginawa nila lahat..pero kasi dun sa pagkatalo natin sa jones cup kita naman kasi na kaya natin..kaya hindi natin matanggap..sayang nga naman kasi panalo na natalo pa..more discipline sa depensa..gudluck

#40 bugoy on 2007-07-12 15:10

mga sipsip lang kay kay Chino Trinidad

#41 Unknown21 on 2007-07-12 15:11

After practicing 2 times a day, leave their love ones here in the philippines to represent their self to our country. Do you think that is not a good attitude? C'Mon!!! Give then NT team a break. Napapagod din sila.

We are not the best team in the asia. 5-4 w-l record is not bad. Beating Qatar and Iran is a good sign. Ang hirap kasi, pag panalo, tahimik ang mga critics. Pag talo kung ano ano ang pinag sasabi. Kung may nakikita kayong weakness ng team, you can ask Coach Chot about that. Hindi yung mag sasalita ka lang dyan. Do you think na makakadag dag ba yan sa moral ng NT? Nilulubog mo lang sila eh.

#42 gneb on 2007-07-12 15:33

hintayin na lang natin ang magiging resulta sa tokushima. pagkatapos saka kayo magsalita ng mga negatibo pag di sila don nagtagumpay. pag nagtagumpay naman sila eh bk bumalimbing dyan ung mga nag sasalita ng negatibong reaksyon. di pa naman tapos ang journey ng rp team eh. marami pa ang pwedeng mangyari, sana lang eh maganda ang mangyari. i'am sure magiging iba ang laro ng mga yan pag nasa tokushima na sila. mas tataas ang intensity to win. saka sa jones cup may mga ilang players pa tayo ang indi nakakalaro diba? eh pano ung mga puntos na kaya nilang gawin kung nakalaro sila? eh di dagdag sa points ng pilipinas un.

#43 dhay-oman on 2007-07-12 15:58

..let's wait for coach chot to do the major revamp from his team.kailangan pag aralan mabuti nila kung saan a weakneses ng rp team.isa pa si Danny Siegle na injured alam naman nating its a big factor for the RP hope he will come back soon.
Siguro size is matter most!

#44 daborj on 2007-07-12 16:00

Hi Chino, para lang maiba but still related to team Philippines. At your calibre, alam mo na eto but need to stress is out to our Basketball Officials. I have written one article, in a website blog, our problems in Philippine basketball starts in schools/amatuers, just wondering up to now why our school leagues are still divided, i.e.NCAA, UAAP, MUCAA, etc. In my article, I critized "the battle of champions" where the top 4 only from both leagues (NCAA vs UAAP) battle it out like a minor league. Why not all the schools in Metro Manila and provinces battle it out with one major title, that goes also to all sports. Abolish these existing leagues then unite into one. Historically meron sugat na dyan kaya nag hiwalayan but wala na sana yan. In this way we will be able to find the best athletes in the land and future national team for the Asiad or Olympics.

My only concern here probably is the schools from Visayas, Mindanao and remote areas in Luzon on the food, travel and other expenses they need.

Its a dream, all schools in one venue/league and probably discover tall players that need training while still young.

Napapansin ko yung players coming from elite schools ang nabibigyan lang ng pansin. Marami pa dyang potentials at tall players sa mga remote areas, kaya lang hindi gaanong mayaman ang pamilya kaya walang masyadong exposure. Magugulat ka na lang batang kalye na 6'11" ang height pero ang laro sipa at patintero.

The culprit is also technology in someway. I said this because I witness teenagers that are 6 footers but prefer to play computer games instead of physical games. We have to build up programs that will make them interested in sports. I convince my kids, 12(girl) and 7(boy) to play basketball, tennis & badminton which they are now, but gameboy, playstations are an obstacle.

Thanks and more power

#45 FOR AZAZIN: d real a. compton on 2007-07-12 16:03

azazin:

ey azaz ds d real A. COMPTON. ung nsa taaz hes a feyk A. (another) COMPTON. Y? kc d sya mwrunong mgtgalog lyk me. Lalo d sya mwrunong mg-wryt Inglease lyk me. Jeeez e duznt evn knw mg-SMS Pinoy style lyk me! Lalo bk nd nya ma-accept e dnt evn luk a friggin' bit lyk me! Me 2nay n Pfinoy sa Fpuso ask my doll Tessa Nieto I dnt even lyk Nescape but Capefuro! So y u so dumbfounded man, cnt tel by smell? Chino's comin ovr 2 my pad 2nyt. gonna send ur kudos & coments. e myt print it 4 bsktbol posterity's sake. hu knws? spread d word u got my a-10-zhun man!

#46 anaknibidok on 2007-07-12 16:08

Hi guys! Ang trabaho po ni Chino as a sports journalist is to observe, analyse and present the truth of the matter. Totoo naman pong hindi maganda ang performance ng RP team eh. The truth hurts but thats the truth based on his and others observations. Huwag naman sana tayong maging sarcastic kay Chino, na kesyo inilahad nya ang kanyang obserbasyun eh hahamunin na natin sya na maging coach ng RP team.

Lets face the truth at sana naman yung mga involve .... gumawa naman tayo ng actions. Mahirap nga ang mag practice ng 2X a day, pero binabayaran din naman sila doon ah. Hindi po libre yun. So they should do their best... thats their job!

Mabuhay ka MR. Trinidad!!!

#46.1 antonio on 2007-07-12 18:47

hoy tupac may tupac ka talaga,

TUPAC = CAPUT - ibig sabihin nito sa German "BULOK"

huwag mong kalimutan yung schedule mo sa mental ha....

BOG! BOG! BOG!BOG!BOG!...........

#46.1.1 tupac on 2007-07-13 11:04

san nman gling 2 c antonio???
ur coming from nowhere man...
usapan 2 ng mga my utak...
wg kng mkisali...
mbuti p,uwi k mna,ska k nlng bmalik d2 s blog pgmy lman n yng utak mo,kng my utak k nga...
for now,blik k mna s kulungan mo..
ok...

AWW..AWW..AWW..

good dog...

#47 dennis on 2007-07-12 16:51

not to take away from these guys, they're working hard and they did volunteer and donate their time for the country and all that is appreciated. the problem here, correct me if I'm wrong, is the motivation. or the lack of it, for the competition anyway. these guys are paid millions by their corporate ballclubs so and not the country. while they will play ball it won't be as much as they can since they have to protect their investments. themselves. imagine getting a career ending injury playing for the country? i seriously doubt if the gov't will compensate them for their troubles. if they get injured playing for their clubs is of course another story. good call mr. trinidad.

#48 rickwithak on 2007-07-12 17:32

Eto na naman tayo.. Everytime na matatalo o hindi mag succeed..there's always a know it all guy...tsk..tsk..tsk... Coach Chot already expected that there will be a lot of criticism when the RP team lost.. PLease give the RP Team a chance.. I think each of the player deserves to be a member of the team...

Pls. stop criticizing ... Just support them.. I know Coach chot already has plans to improve the player...

#49 rickwithak on 2007-07-12 17:32

Eto na naman tayo.. Everytime na matatalo o hindi mag succeed..there's always a know it all guy...tsk..tsk..tsk... Coach Chot already expected that there will be a lot of criticism when the RP team lost.. PLease give the RP Team a chance.. I think each of the player deserves to be a member of the team...

Pls. stop criticizing ... Just support them.. I know Coach chot already has plans to improve the players...

#50 Coach Chot on 2007-07-12 17:40

Hey guys,

Don't worry. We are not playing at our full potential yet. I guess we're just giving 20% of our effort. We don't want to see them how good we are. Just wait until we played for the real game and you might be surprise. To give you some clue on how good we are, we already beat Spain by 10 pts, Argentina by 15 pts, Greece by 5 pts, France by 8 pts and Germany by 9 pts. These are via secret practice so that team china will never know. Now, cheer up. Don't worry, China will have no chance against us and in olympics, I predict we will be the team to beat.

#51 daborj on 2007-07-12 17:58

What is good about the Jones performance? Its a learning process, its better for the team to learn their mistakes now rather than have it in Japan. The bottom line is, every critism, comments in this thread should be noted and taken it seriously by the team, wag ma offend yung mga nag disagree sa article ni Chino.

Go Chot and the boys, kaya niyo yan

#52 paul30 on 2007-07-12 18:03

Hello Mr. Trinidad,

When I watched the games of our team pilipinas what i observed is that the team still lacks mental preparations because all the loses we absorbed during the jones cup is all mental lapses... Specially Kirby and don2 the way they play is a sub par performance... One more thing is that they have to practice more on their free throws all of the players ... We are all going to lose close game just because of free throws!!!

But with all my hearth I am going to support team pilipinas all the way...

Mabuhay pilipinas!!!

Laban Hanggang Katapusan...

Paul

#53 louguy on 2007-07-12 18:49

our national team lack is in defense and rebounding, we have to get big wide body player who can box out effectively our taller opponent.

#54 Dar Garrido on 2007-07-12 19:02

well the jones cup is history...and we better and our national team players should do better and work harder come the olympic qualifyers! i believe what our team can do as we have the talent but basketball is a "team game"...i just observe we still play somewhat individualistic...and we should improve more on our defense and executions...we dribble too much...i have my full support for our team no matter what...for this our national team! by this time coach reyes should have seen our weaknesses and remedied the mistakes of our jones cup stint...it will be toucher ahead but as you said sir, nothing's impossible if we believe in ourselves! focus and attitude do count!..and win games! go pilipinas!

#55 Bjorn on 2007-07-12 23:33

how were they chosen over other players?

i think it will all start from the selection process

just like what the Commisioner said, it's their mindset

they should have already determined which player had the drive to win and not just getting the perks of being a member of the national team

#56 flaminghastly on 2007-07-13 00:28

Let's not judge the National Team this harsh...

They showed they can win, and showed they can lose once they relax. It's not easy to practice 3 times a day for at least 5 days a week, it takes toll physically.

I was able to watch the last game against Kazakhstan, yes at times they were lazy and they committed errors defensively, but let's consider this, they played 9 straight games, most of which were hard fought.

They are still a work in progress, but who are we to judge their character?
everyone that is involved with the National Team have given (*sacrifices*) to train, play and perform every chance they get.

Hindi madali ang ginagawa nila, I played college ball, we practiced 2 times a day 4 times a week.

The players and coaches personal lives had to be put to hold just for this endeavor. Let's give them a chance. They know what they have to do.... Tayo dapat alam din natin kung ano kailangan natin gawin... (*they aren't playing for themselves*) Each and everyone of us had dreams of someday playing in the Olympics, Championship Games, kahit sa liga man lang diba?

#57 Imem on 2007-07-13 00:54

hi

Guys lahat tayo e may kanyakanyang nalalaman sa basketball kaya totoong basketball ang sports ng pinas. what i want to say is that lets give these guys a chance to show kung ano ba talaga ang kaya nila then kung hindi natin makamit ang goal natin e di try ulit now for those guys na ayaw maniwala sa RP TEAM e MANIWALA NA KAYO OK. and sana para kay MT TRINIDAD sir sana pakipaliwanag kung san ba talaga kayo nakatayo para sa national team are you a supporter or not. now tinalo ng RP TEAM ang lebanon and these team is a huge team at tinalo nila and these is a message for you gus out there to give support and a chance for this RP TEAM.

#58 jaydee sendin on 2007-07-13 00:54

first of all lets just thank god may nabuo tayong team para lumaban sa FIBA and try to qualify for the olympics....

mr.chino is right.. theres a lack of mental toughness... pero diba nga this is just the stepping stone of coach chot reyes 4 year program?? of course before we achieve our main goal.. marami tyo problema na pagdadaanan and as we experience those obstacles we should make proper actions to correct at malampasan sila... sabi nga ni coach chot jones cup is still a part of the learning process before going to japan..

but i also want to have changes in our current roster.. i think we should have 1 or 2 guys who has experience and has the heart to lead the team.. like racela... i know some of our guys played with him at the heart breaking loss last BUSAN ASIAN games...
another thing...
we also need defense... i recommend coach yeng to be on our coaching staff.. and think about ritualy.. who is questioned on his defense... i also think hes not consistent with his offense.. hes just a shooter. pero kapag sineswerte.. we need consistent man like james yap who has defense and also has the height..

#59 Nikmatik on 2007-07-13 04:42

It's the sorry state of Phil sports! Never in histroy were we beaten in humiliating fashion like this. Abolish the most corrupt agencies like PSC; let's go back to Gintong Alay and BAP days!

#60 khertzph on 2007-07-13 05:05

I think Chino Trinidad is just making his observation on the attitude of most of the National players. Hindi naman siguro nilalahat. I do share the same observation. Siguro magandang gawin ni Noli Eala e invite yung mga dating national players katulad nila Allan Caidic, etc. para magshare ng experience nila sa international competition at i-motivate na rin yung mga players. Make it a formal talk or seminar. As a player, you may get the chance to play for the country siguro at most three (3) times. Yung iba nga isang beses lang, kasi there are better players coming around. Iilang games lang naman ito at 40 minutes per game, so sana put your hearts out whenever you play. Go Team Pilipinas!

#61 jersey boy on 2007-07-13 05:12

"Many of our current National Team players take many things for granted as evidenced by our losses to Lebanon, Japan and that humiliating loss to Kazakhstan, which highlighted the lack of a proper mindset of the team."
--- Chino Trinidad

You know what Mr. Trinidad, I suggest you judge the national team after the Tokushima joust, not before they plunge onto it.You boost their morale as their countryman, not the other way around.But as Voltaire once put it, "I may not agree with what you say but I will fight to death your right to say it".Tutal karapatan mo naman talaga mag-express as a journalist...Ang hirap sa atin kasing mga Filipino,laging may lumalabas na genius sa ganitong sitwasyon.You think Coach Chot likes what transpired with those four losses at the Jones Cup? He was human enough to accept his mistakes, do you read the sports articles?

I am already based in the US but deep in my heart, RP brand of basketball pa rin ang hanap ko.From my Molave dorm days in UP Diliman, we watched how the then-Centennial Team won the Jones Cup in 1998 before they were bludgeoned in Busan.That was painful but it presented life as it is.But we must learn from those experiences and I hope Coach Reyes has that in mind.

For Team Philippines , tiis lang for the glory of the country.For my fave player Danny Seigle who didn't see action during the 2002 Asian Games because of injury, now is the time to showcase what you got.And for Chot Reyes, show your countrymen you are truly the deserving "national" coach.

May God bless us all.

#62 baldo on 2007-07-13 05:18

Ang dami talagang GENIUS pagdating sa bball! Judge the team after tokushima, not by the results of their prep tournaments. Pag nagkalat sa japan saka nyo batikusin. Pag nanalo naman aaminin nyo kaya sa sarili nyo na you didn't believe in them when they were losing? Sana naman suportahan nyo ang team win or lose not just when they're winning...CRABS! as chino always say...PEACE. IMO, this topic is sensational journalism to the max...chino knows this will polarize pinoys...tsk tsk tsk chino.

#63 pancratiusjuan on 2007-07-13 05:35

Sa National Team hindi excuse ang kulang ang preparation o mga kinuhang players.

Mr. Trinidad is right, The BOYS need to have a major Surgery, a specialist who can simply do operation the "illness" of the Players.

How about the style of Robert Jaworski or Ron Jacob who build well motivated and disciplined players like Hector Calma,Alla Caidic, Elmer Reyes,Yves Dignadice, France Pumaren, the three naturalized Filipino, etc.

Hindi kasi pagandahang lalaki ang basketball.

Kahit b kanto-kanto ang hilatsa ng pagmumukha mo kung ibinabalik mo naman ang bola sa mukha ng kalaban at ipinapasok mo naman ang bola kahit hindi pictorial look okey lang at dumidiskarte ka para sa TEAm perfect na yun.ang mahalaga MANALO!

MABUHAY National Team!

Diskarte lang yan!!!!!!

pancratiusjuan

#64 Dr. Isagani T. Orogo on 2007-07-13 05:42

Dear Mr. Trinidad,

I understand exactly how you feel about the team. In the last Asian Games, I was in high spirit until Danny Seigle got injured followed by the painful loss to Korea. From then on I was an advocate of "forget basketball movement". Then the FIBA ban was lifted and this present team was formed. Slowly, I bagin to see a glimmer of hope. Let us give them the benefit of the doubt. I think announcing the official team members will solve the problem. This is the reason very few of them are consistent especially if a player sees any form of favoritism or 'padrino' system rearing its ugly head. Remember, Coach Reyes handles a PBA team and San Miguel is attached to the team's name. I had national player friends before who confirmed to me about the 'palakasan' in the selection. So if the team is formed officially as early as now then the problem is solved. Mark Caguioa and Jimmy Alapag are players I call 'suicide players'. The kind of people who would die for their country. Coach Chot start from them please. To me this is our last hurrah. Thank you!

#65 iznogud on 2007-07-13 06:28

just support the RP NT win or lose just as you support your favorite sports team... only us, Filipinos can support them... remember that they're doing this for the country...

#66 Anonymous on 2007-07-13 08:33

chino trinidad for rp team coach!

let's see what he can do for the team.

#66.1 chino3nidad on 2007-07-13 09:08

kaya nga blogger na lang ako kasi coaching is not my cup of tea..and i wont pretend i know how to coach because its a thankless job...ikaw baka gusto mo mag coach we need good ones not only for our natinal team but for the various basketball programs of the philippines...peace

#66.1.1 Anonymous on 2007-07-14 00:33

Uy oh! si Chino na pipikon na! hehe *joke*.

peace tayo tsong. hehe

#66.1.1.1 chino3nidad on 2007-07-14 08:40

hindi ah...ang blogging parang basketball..ang pikon talo hahaha...peace

#67 arethee on 2007-07-13 08:50

to all:

just enjoy the game. sa laro talagang may natatalo. you cannot say na that all teams that experiencing depeats are not good and not deserving to ply basketball. even chicago bulls & la lakers are both experienced depeats w/ not so good teams. if you dont like seeing loosing teams in basketball or all other sports..................wag kang manood. kumain k n lng ng fishball

#68 joey on 2007-07-13 09:46

Yes I agree with Mr Chino that the problem is ATTITUDE, however, i feel sorry that this kind of problem cannot be cured by any criticism, medicine or surgery as this is already a trait of one person.Parang corruption sa gobyerno.The only thing that we can do is start the change within our own small territory which is our family.Let's teach our children the good traits which will eventually lead to a new generation of Filipinos...

Cheers!!May pag-asa pa!!

#68.1 chino3nidad on 2007-07-13 10:04

salamat joey for this post...it puts everything in perspective..peace

#69 Einstein on 2007-07-13 10:11

Here is my lists of the twelve line up for FIBa asia:

First five:

JayJay Helterbrand
Mark Caguiao
Danny Siegle
Williams
Taluava

Second five:

Alapag
Ritualo
Norwood
Menk
Pennisi

Alternates:

Hontiveros
Raymundo

Reserves:
De Ocampo
De la Cruz
Yap

Ano sa tingin nyo? ok ba yan?

#69.1 DI OKAY on 2007-07-13 10:35

helterbrand is not showing his best..
ALAPAG should earn more minutes..

#69.2 thuglife on 2007-07-13 12:04

hey hey einstein,, I think Hontiveros and Yap should be included in the first and second 5. We all know that both of them are really capable of being an excellent outside shooters. Plus, Hontiveros can eradicate the game of his opponent through his annoying defense.So why preserve him in the bench,with his calliber?i dont think that he deserves that treatment.

You know what Einstein you are the one whos not deserve your own username because you have lack of knowledge in terms of understanding the team's situation.Damn

#69.2.1 daborj on 2007-07-13 15:37

Thuglife, I see your point that the team would really need shooters, an antidote for taller opponents. But in fairness to einstein, sino tatangalin mo pag ipapasok mo si Yap and Hontiveros? I can see only Menk.

#70 brakz on 2007-07-13 10:13

to team pilipinas

sna pgdtng s fiba asia, full of energy kau lgi,i think c mr. trinidad s ryt about our poor reboundings kac pg may tumitira ng tres kampanti kau lgi n pumasok! sna hwg ganun, i hope players like asi,kelly,norewood,nick,or even d guards will do der bez 2 grad d rebounds n cming fiba games so that we cn prtcpate n the olympics, bt if im gonna rate team phil. 1-10 ill give them 7, but nywayz gudlck 2 our team pilipinas!

#71 switmayo on 2007-07-13 10:28

You know what guys, we should not treat Mr. Trinidad this way, he;s just saying what he think is better for our national team.
And Guys, Let's face the Fact that Basketball is not the sport we can be Supreme of, lets just leave and wait what this new set of players can give us. Both Coach and Players or forsure doing their BEST to achieve what every Filipino wants a re-entry to Olympics. Lets not put pressure on them, lets pray.
And Guys, their so much sports we can be supreme of ... bowling, billiards, boxings and our national sport SIPA!

#72 Einstein on 2007-07-13 10:36

To all of you bloggers:

We have all given our positive, negative comments, suggestions, criticisms etc. the question is after all these tournaments wat will happen to our national team? Yes balik uli sa PBA, balik sa dating gawi and worry the next problem as it comes. Yan ang attitude ng pinoy kung kailan malapit na saka magkukumahog, at magmamadali. In my own opinion wat ever happen sa Fiba the PBA as well as the management of sport in our country should have continuity , consistency and heart to see to it that the programs of the national team will continue, tuloy tuloy , anyway every year we have international competition. that is the time you can do major surgey. Recruit young blood from UAAP and NCAA, training and international exposure.
Come to think of, it is our own attitude that need a major surgery.
PIlipino nga tayo!!!!

#72.1 Marty on 2007-07-14 00:44

"Come to think of, it is our own attitude that need a major surgery." -- Very well said! I agree...

#73 funch on 2007-07-13 11:21

Team Pilipinas losses to those teams where really bad ones. They tend to slack-off at the end of games. There is still time to correct that. I think the mix of players that play our already the best we can get. In fact if you take a close look i belive that these guys have worked hard to be in their best shape ever, Thanks to Dennis, the conditioning coach of the team. An expample would be Asi T. You never see him run up and down the court in the PBA the way he does now. There just needs to be that killer instinct when it comes out to closing out games. We are a team loaded with guards and speed is our advantage, so why not use it and get to the Olyimpics for the first time since 1972.

#74 Funch on 2007-07-13 11:32

On the issue of importing players, before we can say that we have enough pool of players that can compete internationally, we first need to address our local sports programs. Im sure there are many talented atheletes there that can one day make it to the big leagues, however we still lack the proper program to address this. Look at Mark Caguioa, Pure Pinoy, Pango, but where did he hone his game? US?, and now hes probably the best player in the RP team. In Football, there are a lot of good football players here, but what? we lack the proper training and the proper nutrition to be competitive internationally. We started winning in football when these 2 younghusbands joinned? dont take it away from our Fil-Players, they may just be talanted and willing to help thats why they play here. I would beleive that the 2 younghusbands dont get paid the way they do in England for playing in our national team?.

#75 thuglife on 2007-07-13 11:42

in my opinion Mr. Chino is right, i definitely agree on what he said about our current National Team. We should face the truth that some of our players were not so eager to perform well, ofcourse we have the talents, but what is important is the heart of every player in our team. We cant always rely to our individual skills but also in our team effort and discipline.We should not take for granted all the small things that we can deliver in the game in order for us to improve and be more competitive. Lets just temporarily conceal all the unnecessary things that will not probably help our team to bring home the bacon.

But in the contrary we should appreciate all the hardworks of the team just to give our flag an achievement to be proud of. Gudluck Team RP

#76 Jonathan on 2007-07-13 11:59

Maybe it takes years of preparation to win an intenational championship. Pagtapos ng competition, kanyakanya na, pag malapit na, dun pa lng bubuo ng team. The government must help in funding, to have a dedicated and intact team to represent us in international competetions.

But still, our prayers and support for the Philippine team. Go! Team Pilipinas!! GoodLuck

#77 Anonymous on 2007-07-13 12:08

the RP National Team has an awesome offensive firepower. I particularly like our snipers from the outside namely Ritualo, Hontiveros, Alapag. They could really burn the hoops and outrun their guards.Grabe ang shooting nila.Kaya lang medyo mahina ang depensa ng RP Team pati sa rebounding.I noticed that during their Jones Cup stint and in the on-going Invitationals.They tend to relax pag medyo malaki na ang lamang nila.Dapat sana kahit ganun, they should keep the pressure on their opponents, no letting-up on defense.dapat no mercy sa depensa hanggang matapos ang laro.defense would win us games.Makapaglaro na rin sana si Danny Seigle para lalo lumakas ang team.Kayang kaya natin mga kalaban basta tiyaga lang mga tol.To all RP national team members and staff, we believe in you...kayang kaya nyo yan!!! RP TEAM FIGHT!!!!!!

#77.1 ogs on 2007-07-13 12:26

OF THE 12 ORIGINAL ROSTER LINE-UP OF TEAM PILIPINAS, WE HAVE SEEN ALL THE PLAYERS PLAY AND THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN THEIR CHANCE TO PROVE THEIR WORTH. ALAPAG, CAGUIOA, NORWOOD, TAULAVA, HELTERBRAND, HONTIVEROS, SIEGLE, RAYMUNDO, PENNISI, RITUALO, DE OCAMPO, AND DELA CRUZ.
ALL ARE DOING WELL EXCEPT FOR SOME, WHO CAN BE RELEGATED TO THE RESERVE LIST.

TONY DELA CRUZ - JAY WILLIAMS IS A BETTER CHOICE, A REAL THREAT IN OFFENSE AND DEFENSE.

RANIDEL DE OCAMPO - A GOOD PLAYER BUT HARDLY A FACTOR. CAN'T CONTRIBUTE WELL IN OFFENSE AND A STEP LATE IN DEFENSE. JAY WASHINGTON IS A GOOD SUBSTITUTE.

RENREN RITUALO - HE MAY BE A GREAT 3 POINT SHOOTER BUT HE LACKS THE VERSATILITY IN OFFENSE AND A LIABILITY IN DEFENSE . RONALD TUBID, THE FEARLESS,SURELY CAN TAKE HIS SPOT. THE ENERGY HE WILL BRING ON THE TEAM WILL BE TREMENDEOUS.

AS FOR THE REMAINING PLAYERS, ERIC MENK HAS SLOWED DOWN IN OFFENSE AND DEFENSE, JAMES YAP IS INJURED AND KG CANALETA MAY BE TAP IN THE FUTURE RP TEAM.

#78 RP TEAM on 2007-07-13 12:43

Tama kayong lahat pero please, tama na po...

#78.1 JamesF on 2007-07-13 15:55

Are you a team member?

We appreciate your efforts and sacrifices to play in the name of our country.

Please ignore the criticisms. As a saying goes, "You can't please everybody."

Good luck! We support the team!

#79 secret on 2007-07-13 13:25

my final 12
alapag
caguioa
dondon
renren(base on his game yesterday)
jj
kelly
gabe
seigle
kerby
asi
pennisi(pero di sya mukhang pinoy)
may available pang isang slot.

#79.1 open on 2007-07-13 23:59

pwede si QUINITO HENSON dyan

#79.1.1 Neil Macatlang on 2007-07-27 22:28

oo nga c Pennisi d tlaga mukhang pinoy kahit konti lng.anyway, God bless RP team,excited nko mapanuod Fiba Asia Championship d2 sa UK via youtube....

#80 Manny Pacquiao on 2007-07-13 14:13

Hey kapuso, stop all this blame game. I fight inside the ring for us filipino to be united. Let us cheer for our players and not criticized them. If you will not stop this, I will allow Barrera to beat me in our rematch, sige wag nyo ko subukan...

#80.1 thuglife on 2007-07-13 15:04

are you really Manny??? if u are pengeng money!!hehehe...idol u should beat BARRERA basagin mo nguso kso ingat k bka mkasuhan k ng murder pg npatay mo,,hehe..Gud Luck

#81 Lieutenant, PAF on 2007-07-13 14:53

All of you are brave, why not come with us here in Mindanao? Try your bravery and luck here! We soldiers love the game of basketball, it unites us during our spare time or even after adays in the battle ground.

Let them do it!

#82 JamesF on 2007-07-13 15:48

Go, Team Pilipinas!

Don't lose hope and your focus.

The entire Philippines is supporting you.

Good luck, Coach Chot and the rest.

#83 Lucky Chan on 2007-07-13 15:53

Team Philippines is a joke!!! They are just wasting their time and money but their dreaming if they want to beat my team. In your dream Philippines hahaha. Go team China!!! Let's help these people come into reality...

#83.1 DI MAKITID on 2007-07-13 16:20

Laki Tiyan!
Were not joking here..
Ball is round like your chan so don't be so sure yet.

#83.2 daborj on 2007-07-13 16:43

I tend to disagree with you Mr Chan. We have gone this far and no way to go back. Even though some of us are having unpleasant exchanges here. You may say something bad about out team but definitely its not a joke. Or probably you just want to have fun by instigating a subject, thats fine but not to the expense of our team and the Filipinos.

#84 James Yep on 2007-07-13 16:00

Don't loose hope.
Hope is the one that will guide us on these dark days.
Hope is the one that will lead us to victory.
Hope is the one that will make all of you happy most especially me.
Hope, hope, hope, hope, hope

#85 lower_box spectator on 2007-07-13 16:05

- i- finalize na nila ung roster ng national team para hindi na adjust ng adjust 'pag may tournament... kasi tingin ko un ung isang malaking nakaka- apekto sa laro nila, mag- aadjust sila 'pag may bagong kakampi... kailangan maging solid na ung national team kasi olympics na ang hinahabol nila...

#86 jojie on 2007-07-13 17:05

Abolished the PBA, tingnang natin yun mga superstar na 'yan kung hinde mag siksikan para masali lang sa national team, paano takot mapilayan kaya ayaw umagaw ng bola sayang nga naman yun milyon na kikitain.

#86.1 daborj4 on 2007-07-13 18:07

Jojie you have the point but let’s put it nicely by going back to the early years. 1972 was our last appearance in the Olympics, there was no PBA that time. 1975 was the birth of PBA formatted after the NBA; this signaled a breakaway from international competitiveness and left Puyat alone to supervise international participation.

From this point, our Olympic dreams have banished "completely" and our last major international competition was the World Basketball in 1978 being an automatic qualifier by virtue of hosting the venue.

As years go by, PBA has become a channel for commercial companies. Millions of money has been invested, player salaries have gone up significantly and income earned thru sales, TV rights and endorsements were divided to teams and players.

My point here, you may be right in a short point of view but not profoundly. To all players, PBA has become a source of income and personally, I have nothing against it because they have the right to live and survive their families.

However, it’s not yet over, PBA has realized it setbacks already (thanks also to SBP for getting their heads together for lifting the FIBA suspension) and now starting to have its program.

Starting somewhere like adjusting to FIBA rules and familiarizing international type of play are positive signals for future Philippine Basketball.

Probably we may or may not realize the results of this program this coming Olympics (according to Chot were 85% ready now) but definitely in 2010 Asiad, 2011 FIBA qualifying and 2012 Olympics we will be an Asian power alongside China if PBA will continue its programs, financially and physically, for international basketball.

#87 Addict on 2007-07-13 17:52

HAHAHAHAHA..natatawa ako sa mga comments nyo..parang sa basketball lang nag aaway kayo..dapat pag usapan nyo nalang pano masugpo yung corruption sa bansa natin!

#88 DI MAKITID on 2007-07-13 18:01

Addict!
That's what Im saying - Goverment have successfully divided the Filipinos and Now even in Sports there are also Peeps like to divide Filipinos in which Sports is the tool of making us one country again but Pity on us.. Shame on them!

#89 Basketbolista din ako on 2007-07-13 22:53

When the RP Team beat the US Team during the Jones Cup in Tawan, I told my american friend rightaway about how the game came about. I felt the pride of telling him that the Filipinos can play basketball. And not only that, we play with pride.

Mr. Chino is right in the way the RP Team were beaten by Japan, Lebanon, and Kazakhstan. We had a great chance of winning but over-confidence and lack of focus in crucial games prevented their quest for winning the game.

Many of us here abroad are keeping track of RP Team. Go go go RP Team. This is one of the ways we could show the world the we Filipinos or Fil-Ams can play basketball. Take pride of winning. Share the millions you earned for being a basketball pro, which almost all kids aspire, by giving us happiness and pride of ourselves through this basketball game that we all love.

I'm here in Gainesville Florida, the home of Florida Gators, that won back-to-back collegiate basketball championships(2006-2007. We are all so proud here that we reside in this champion city. Go Go Gators - Go Go RP Team...

#90 Imem on 2007-07-14 02:34

TO RP TEAM and MANNY
Sa RP team wag kayo maines sa mga nag BLOG all this criticism are just comstructinf criticism lang naman and for manny baha la ka kung gusto mo mag patalo its your choice man

#91 Imem on 2007-07-14 02:39

RP TEAM
hindi kami nawawalan ng pag asa alam namin na kaya nyo ito at nasa likod nyo kamu kung pwede nga lang e sa tabi nyo na diba GO RP TEAM, and GUYS wag nyo na isama sa usapan and govt natin kasi alam nyo mga wala namang kwenta yang mga yan e mga loser, lalo na si liet. basta para sa RP TEAM bring home the bacon.

#92 aeb on 2007-07-14 09:49

we all need those losses and we thank japan, kazhakstan and china, etal for teaching us a lesson this early... winning time is in japan and what we have seen now in general is liking our chances. chot, jong amd other coaching staff have done wonders to our RP Team. We thank the PBA, SMC & MVP for sacrificing a lot for our country. We thank all the players for taking all the pains with all these criticisms but i think they all need these critics. We are too small but look at the respect we have shown to other teams. Olympics is attainable for people who believe...win or lose, we are on the right track this time or next olympics because we have just started on our program....A mix of pinoys and fil-ams, fil-etc is the only way....we have to accept the new pinoy..a mixed race...

#93 deus frm msucat oman on 2007-07-14 18:35

to all,

fyi, our players are getting maximum salary of php350,000 plus bonuses..hindi naman sila nandiyan for the country alone but for personal interest din.hope they will give their maximum ability for the country.

god bless

cheers!!!

#94 darryl on 2007-07-15 00:19

i respect the comments made by mr. chino trinidad about the national team but i find them somewhat, inappropriate, considering he is the commisioner of the PBL. i mean, cmon, give the guys a break, sino ba gustong matalo diba? i would rather think about our loss to the kazhaks as one of those 'off' nights for our team, pero di naman tama siguro na sabihin nating they are not willing to give their all for the game. i just find those sentiments on your blog disheartening and inappropriate, but besides those, all my respect to you, sir chino. i listen to you every morning.. peace

#95 jp on 2007-07-15 08:13

pinapasikat nyo lang ang blog site nyo eh.

#96 tolitz on 2007-07-15 11:12

hi to all tama naman po kayong lahat opinion na bawat isa po iyan,kaya lang di po ninyo napapansin hirap po tayo sa malalaki nang kalaban lano na sa pagrebound.sana po makakuha tayo ng kahit isa pang malaki na tulad ni vogel ng lebanon para may laban talaga tayo.nandyan na tayo kaya sana gawan ng paraan humanap tayo habang wala pa po tayo sa japan.god bless NT peace to all...

#97 bugoy on 2007-07-15 12:59

Daborj - you need some reseach :D

Greg Slaughter - New Recruit Player of Univ. Of Visayas.. 7'0 but I believed he's only 6'11

Eman Samigue - 6'9 Currently playing in PBL then magpapa-draft sa PBA

Junmar Fajardo - 6'8 University of Cebu
Rino Berame - 6'8 University of Visaya
Jason Escueta - 6'5 LA Based

meron pang

Jerico De Guzman - 6'11 taga Angeles City pero maglalaro daw sa US

Joe Devance - 6'6
Philip Paredes - 6'7
Nick Stepehens - 6'5

Yung Ronnie Aguilar na 7'0 kailangan pang iverify.. baka mamaya puerto rican o cuban lang yan...

years back marami na tayong wasted heights players sa UAAP at NCAA...kailangan ng i train mga yan...

yung iba dyan kilala na ni Mr. Chino Trinidad... sa tingin ko Comm. gamitin mo na ang power mo para hindi masayang tong mga batang to! kailangan hanga't maaga wag ng ipasok sa commercial league ang mga yan! I-train na agad sa National Pool!! since may mga Ninong na tayo sa basketball SMC-Talk & Text-Harbour Center!

#98 kring on 2007-07-15 22:02

sabi nung isa dito wala ng nanonood ng PBA kase naman wala na Ginebra naout na sila nung QF.
GOOD LUCK TEAM PILIPINAS!
GINEBRA! GINEBRA!

#99 chino3nidad on 2007-07-15 23:33

the beauty of the job we have is that we are allowed accesss into our subjects.so i made sure i get to see the national team in action and spend a little time with the coaches and the players...

though we won the 4-nation tournament..there is much work to be done..

coach chot reyes and mark caguioa shared the same sentiment that the team needs to develop its "KILLER INSTINCT" especially in closing games.

but coach chot says he likes the progres of the team and they're targetting to hit 100% peak form in two weeks time.

jimmy alapag, who has been a revelation since the jones cup impressed me with his big fighting heart.

i have to say alapag is the heart and soul of our national team.where jimmy goes;we go!

gusto ko yun puso ni jimmy when he plays.and after receiving the mvp award he said:WHATEVER IT TAKES!WE WILL SURELY BE OUTSIZED.WE WILL JUST HAVE TO GET OUT THERE AND PLAY WITH A LOT OF HEART!

this is the kind of attitude that we have been challenging our national team to display in their games...

a change of heart is what the team needed.it had to believe it can win against the very best in asia.

and this is what i was referring to as:THE MAJOR SURGERY THE TEAM NEEDED!

PEACE...

#100 talo and pinoy on 2007-07-16 04:38

i will bet my left nut that the NT with all their "firepower" and "skill" will lose.. get a team of ballers from the courts in jersey or l.a or anywhere else for that matter and they will still wax the pinoy team.. thats just how it is going to be... short legs and poor skills will always be what pinoy players be known for. and the almost comedic "porma".. you will never be the winners of the old days.. just get over it.. that was years ago.. never happen again.. remember when the teachers in elementary always say that the philippines was the most educated country in south east asia?? well, look at the grammar and spelling and the sentence construction of the people that blog here.. stupid little monkeys.

#100.1 baldo on 2007-07-16 05:52

the irony is, i bet ur 100%pinoy...does that mean ur a "stupid little monkey" too? u may have an impeccable english, but does that make u better than us? look in the mirror 1st kapatid...yes kapatid- whether u like it or not. or should i say whether WE like it or not?

#100.2 MICAA PLAYER 72 on 2007-07-16 16:07

I THINK YOUR REJOINDER SOMETIMES HITS THE SPOT WHERE IT HURTS. BOTH BASKETBALL AND ENGLISH ALIENATE THE REAL PINOY FROM HIS BRO. SOMETIMES I BEGIN TO THINK ALL THIS TRASH TALK BETWEEN INGLISEROS AND BASKETBOLISTAS SERVE NOTHING BETTER THAT TO SHOWCASE ONE'S ABILITY OVER ANOTHER'S INCAPACITY. WOULD IT DO JUSTICE TO OPINE THAT IF YOU'RE PINOY, STAY AWAY FROM BASKETBALL AND ENGLISH BECAUSE YOU WON'T EXCEL IN BOTH? I HOPE YOU'RE NOT INTO THIS JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE FEELING 3 SHEETS TO THE WIND. PROOF IS WE GOT FIL-FOREIGN PLAYERS WHO CAN JIVE BOTH. YOU'RE RIGHT IN MANY RESPECTS BRO. ONE MUSTN'T DO THE TALK IF HE CAN'T DO THE WALK AND BE RESPECTABLE ABOUT IT. I HAVE PROBABLY DONE BOTH AS A RETIRED PLAYER AND A MAN OF WORDS. STILL, I HAVE NOT SUBSTANTIALLY BARGED ONE STEP FORWARD WITHOUT REELING BACK TWO. IT AIN'T WORTH ALL THE CRAP UNLESS ONE OPENS THE TAP, BELIEVE ME. YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION BRO BUT LET'S BURN IT AT BOTH ENDS AND LEAVE THE MIDDLE TO OURSELVES.

#101 Toffee on 2007-07-16 10:20

Opinyon niya yun kaya may karapatan siya but at least he have moral obligation kahit di na sa mga players or sa mga fans but sa family ng mga players na nagsakripisyo duon. We can't always expect the best for the RP team. Dyan tayo magaling eh magngangawa sa panghihiya dapat higit pa natin i encourage ang mga players to give their best kasi di naman ma iimpose sa kanila na dapat i take nila yun as a challenge. Kahit saan mo tignan masasakit yang mga binitawan niyang salita.

Di niya dapat din i dahilan na sarili niyang opinyon yun kaya wala tayo paki alam, being a sportman himself( if he is) dapat marunong siyang magkonsedira ng nararamdaman ng iba.

#102 jb on 2007-07-16 13:00

After 9 games and another 5 here in Manila, my observations:

1. We need to maximize our quickness and speed by applying full court pressure defense, we didnt show that at all. I would think that is the key in neutralizing the bigger teams. Khatib was having his way with Raymundo in the 3rd quarter but we werent making the adjustments like trapping him at midcourt near the midcourt line. Lebanon just relied on Vogel and Khatib all night so they became predictable in the 4th quarter, Lebanon is an easier game to coach, lets concentrate on scouting Jordan and Iran for the next 2 weeks, both tall teams.

2.Asi Taulava should have an inside game, this will be too predictable if everytime he gets an offensive rebound, he is not even looking to shoot, he nids to learn some post moves, try to look at past tapes of Adrian Dantley and Mark Aguirre, both 6'5 players but who has some post moves that are hard to cover by bigger players.

3. Eric Menk needs more touches when he shoots that mid range jumper. Mark Caguioa and jimmy Alapag are the only guys that are driving hard to the basket they will get by once in a while but Mark needs to be able to play like Lebron James and Asi needs to roll like Andersen Varejao.

Bottomline, we need more inside offensive presence.

#102.1 get_it_done! on 2007-07-16 13:41

There's no major surgery needed guys, only minor repairs. For a very short time Chot Reyes build a strong team. I think what they need is more gelling, then will be in the Olympics next year. Congrats RP5 for winning the MIC. Mabuhay!

#103 raincomet on 2007-07-16 13:16

hi

#104 jb on 2007-07-16 14:02

Chot Reyes shud scout this.. Japan is the host country and they will go all out to get the olympic slot.. JR Henderson former UCLA stalwart will play for Japan in the FIBA championship..the other naturalized Americans have given way to Henderson

#105 jb on 2007-07-16 14:11

The last Asian Games, China won the gold, beating Qatar. Guess who came in 3rd and 4th?

Iran and Jordan

#106 Allan S. Ibasco on 2007-07-16 14:50

Mr. Chino do you have any idea when will Coach Chot Reyes announce his final line up for Japan? Kaya pa ba ni Danny Siegle makapaglaro sa Japan considering his injury?

Thanks.

Allan S. Ibasco

#107 Christopher on 2007-07-16 16:01

After watching Jones cup, the losses are needed to make our team more competent and adjust to difficult situations.

Yes, We need a major surgery but not with the current NT for it will create more problems.

There is no learning if there is no mistake!

Philippines: Fiba-Asia Champion 2007

NT see you in Beijing!!!!

NOTE: don't push soccer or football here since the topic is about basketball.

#108 imaballer on 2007-07-16 18:37

no matter what happen we need to unite and support our national team.. i know there are some flaws with our current national team now.. i think they already know what is wrong and what to do.. now what we can do is try to set their spirits high and give them more confidence by giving our all out support going to japan.. coz i know someway or another some of these comments reach them or maybe some players read this blog.. the thing is lets stop ripping our national team..

go team pilipinas!! peace out y'all..

#109 st_anger on 2007-07-16 20:30

comm. trinidad,

sir part of what you wrote in the blog is true...sympre you r one of those na naghirap para maayos ung RP basketball...i think ung criticism mo ay makakatulong sa RP basketball team para malaman nila ung mga kulang nila. pero sana alalahanin natin na the game against kazak was the last game and ung fatigue factor medyo ramdam na ng players kasi nagprapraktis sila sa umaga at may game pa sa hapon.

sir since you are a member of SBP, i would like to ask kung naaprove yong proposal ni coach chot na kunin natin ung services ni coach vlade ni serbia as consultant ng RP team.

and would like know kung kumusta na yong papers ni norwood and williams?

hope for your reply on this post sir.

#110 Einstein on 2007-07-16 21:04

So much for the comments,

Here is my prediction for the final 12 man line up:

1st five:

Alapag
Cagioua
Hontiveros
Williams
Taulava

2nd five:
Norwood
Ritualo
Siegel
Raymundo
Pennisi

Menk
De la cruz

Reserve:
Helterbrand
Yap
De Ocampo

I put helterbrand on the reserve list because he has an injury, and he is not performing well recently, however the fast and the furious will not be complete with out jayjay, hopeful pa rin ako that he will be included.

James yap as well is not in tip top condition, because of injury and he just recently join the team. No time for adjustment. Mawawala lang sya sa play.

On the part of De ocampo, he is not really performing to wat he is expected to do for the team. I think it is logical that he is on the reserve list na lang muna.

#111 Pinoy ako on 2007-07-16 21:21

To all Filipino around the world,

In less than two weeks, we are about to see the greatest battle of our RP team. the long wait will be over, the preparations, sacrifices, attitudes and determinations will once again be put to test.

For once,let us join hands in supporting the SMC RP team. Let us pray that all players will be free from injuries, that all of them play their heart out as a true filipino. and that the team may bring home the bacon.

lastly, as a filipino let us change the kind of bad attitude we have. Siraan ng siraan tayo, eh isang lahi lang naman tayo "Filipino. sino pa ba ang tutulong sa ating mga kababayan kundi kapwa rin natin Pinoy. If we want changes, Let it begin within ourselves. In that, we can achieve wat we are longing for. PEACE.

#112 paul on 2007-07-17 07:08

hindi lalaro ng maganda si caguioa kung wala si jj.

#112.1 Anonymous on 2007-07-17 08:45

Anung pinag lalaban ni Caguioa? si JJ? o ang Phil team?

#113 Allan S. Ibasco on 2007-07-17 12:33

Guys, I think coach Reyes is now o the process of finalizing its line up. But we dont know how considering some of the players' uncertainties. Noorwood's papers is still a problem while Danny, Caguioa, Jayjay, and Jap are still nursing their injuries. We dont even tried blending Seigle to the rest of the team players / scorers considering his court dominance.

#114 jb on 2007-07-17 13:22

My observations in our loss to Kazakhstan:

Same reason why US loss to Italy in a game played before the Olympics. We failed to defend the Center who shot threes.. Asi can't defend the 6'10 3pt shooter at the 3 pt. line and our guards are too short to defend some one that tall. Definitely Team China and the rest have big men who could shoot the 3. So how do we solve that problem?

#114.1 tolitz on 2007-07-17 16:00

hi to all
tama ka po jb on yan po rin ang observations ko.dapat po talaga humanap po tayo kahit anong lahi na filipino na malaki na experensado tulad ni vogel ng lebanon hirap na hirap po tayo kahit isa lang.nandyan na po tayo pls bago tayo magsisi sa huli.opo mabilis tayo pero masmabilis sila kahit malalaki sila.tadaan po natin di pa po iyan ang mga final line up nila tulad natin meron din silang tinatagong player.malapit na po ito.

#115 IamSam on 2007-07-17 17:39

First Five:

C - Asi Taulava
PF - Kelly Williams
SF - Danny Siegle
SG - Renren Ritualo
PG - Jimmy Alapag

Substitutes:

Mick Pennisi
Gabe Norwood
James Yap
Dondon Hontiveros
Mark Cagioua
Jayjay Helterbrand
Kerby Raymundo

Reserves:

Tony dela Cruz
Eric Menk
Willie Miller

#116 jaydee sendin on 2007-07-17 23:35

aaaaahhhhhhhhmmmm.....

itong comment ko doesnt have to do with commish chino's blog..

i just want to comment about the chinese coach's criticism.. na 'WALANG TEAMWORK' ang team natin..

do you accept that guyz??

that is an act of not becoming a gentleman... wala xa sa teritoryo nya para sabihn ung ganun.. i mean ayus lang mag comment.. pero wag lang below the belt.,. pede nya sabihn un after ng FIBA.. ksi dun talaga ang laban.. hindi sa mga ganitong tournament... this games are just part of the preparation..

anyways.. i want to thank him.. for saying that.
kc bingyan nya ng isa pang malaking reason ang team para manalo at ipahiya ang china sa FIBA-ASIA.. regarding to commish chino's blog... siguro un ang hinihintay mong major surgery..

kc that probably boost the moral of our players.. sigurado nag iinit yan sa mga sinabi ng coach na un..

they wont take a comment like that as a criticism but they must take it as a challenge,!!!

GO PINOY!!!!

#116.1 jb on 2007-07-18 12:20

chinese team coach's comment should be taken in a positive sense. He did say that it was not for him to comment or to criticize another coach..that was i think in an article in Manila Times or Manila Standard.If our opponents decide to play us 1 on 1 like what Taiwan did, we will have the advantage with our individual offensive skills (we beat taiwan by 18 pts)but Kazakhstan did not play us 1 on 1 and their zone defense was harder to penetrate because their players were much taller and longer.. if we had good teamwork like the chinese coach pointed out. we can beat the zone. The chinese coach did us a favor by pointing out this area where we need work.

#117 PINOY AKO on 2007-07-18 00:51

RP Team is just playing well, talagang LUCKY lang o swerte ang ibang team dahil napapasok yung mga last shot kaya tayo natalo.

But looking forward with the development of the team CONSISTENCY na lang actually ang kailangan madevelop, we don't need no more major surgeries, when the guys are healthy they can fairly match with this guys of Chinese, Lebanese and Koreans.

Based on my observation and study this RP TEAM will be a 3-0 on Group A ahead of China and Jordan.

Goodluck team Pilipinas!

#118 Edwin on 2007-07-18 00:58

I think TEAM PILIPINAS are now 90% ready to go to BATTLE at Tokushima, we are just nursing some injured player but if Danny Seigle would be healthy, I think we have a good chance of toppling China, Jordan and Iran at Group of Death.

We have a POWERHOUSE set of players at our team, and with those close lost at Lebanese, Japan and China, I think it's enough for the TEAM with the coaching staff to protect a BIG lead the next time they played.

Maybe what Chino have said was really a not sound to ear to be hear, but for our players to be boosted more they also need those TRASH TALKS for them to be more HUNGRY for the GOLD!

#119 Imem on 2007-07-18 02:33

hi
PPPPPPPPPPPPPPLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
No more negative things OR critisicm for thr RP TEAM, what they need is our support no more no less SUPPORT the team in any means that we can GO RP TEAM.

#120 Anonymous on 2007-07-18 09:02

I think everybody has a chance. The only way to know if they will succeed in Tokushima is to give them a chance. I have watched several games of our RP Team and have seen them winning and losing. It seems that in every game they played there are revelations and positive results. I think the players are now improving and playing as a team. I think we should stop judging them and give them a chance.

#121 TengangDaga on 2007-07-18 10:25

I think to criticize the team runs in your blood chino...even recah has just written an article downplaying our chances. Siguro pareho kayong frustrated bball players.

#122 nelson palaris on 2007-07-18 11:23

chot's has proven his worth transforming a less cohesive team into a fighting team (though kulang pa) in just a matter of months. That is a manifestation that we could achieve our basketball goal, and nothing is impossible. Pagbigyan muna natin cla, sa tingin ko nman e makakaya natin makasali sa olympics.Strive harder team pilipinas, nsa likod nyo ang bayan. Regards to my idol CHINO!!!!!

#123 Ixer Krist on 2007-07-18 14:14

I don't want to judge the RP5 right now. But I think they're still in a growing process, our team has a great chance in making the Olympics. We been out for a very long time in the Asian basketball scene, but I'm quit satisfied on what they achieved so far, considering the very short preparation. Hope all of us will support the squad. Win or loss still proud to be a Filipino. God speed all!

#124 Noypi on 2007-07-18 16:18

patay na image mo Mr.Consimisyuner Chito trinidad whahahahahhaa di ka yata Pinoy eh whahahahaha

#124.1 daqoyqoy on 2007-07-18 17:15

ala ganyanan noypi, hndi ugaling pinoy yan, ok nman c commissioner e, respetado yan! we have 2 respect everybody's right of opinion taliwas man un knaya sa paniniwala natin. Dat s wat democracy all about, k.....PEACE

#124.2 chino3nidad on 2007-07-18 21:57

corney..walang originality..matagal na yun term na "kunsumisyuner"..hanap kayo ibang term para masaya..and on a final note..sana alam niyo ang concept ng "figure of speech" yun lang..salamat sa inyong mga posts..peace

#125 maint on 2007-07-18 17:30

WALA NA MANG NGSASABING WALNG PAG ASA, KASO MAHIRAP UMASA, 50/50 tayo, dapat tanggapin ang malapit na managyari, kung baga pnalo sa LOTTO....suntok sa buwan...MGDASAL NA LNG NALNG TAYO...BAI!

#125.1 Dondon H. on 2007-07-19 07:35

Bai.
ang Philippine Basketbal team natu sa karun wala nanganduy og Gold sa Olympic so mali gyud inyo panan-aw.. ang gi paningkamutan nato maka abut man lang ta og maka dula sa Olympic kana ra sa pag ka karun kung tan-awon nato kaya kaayo.. unsa man ila isulti ilaha nato wala nata labot ana..

#126 boygenpact on 2007-07-19 02:56

RE: There is a lack of effort as evidenced by the team's poor rebounding numbers.

lack of effort?!?
I dare you...tell that to Asi Taulava, tell that to Mark Caguioa, tell that to Kerby Raymundo, tell that to Jimmy Alapag!

Alam mo ba ang routine ng national team for the past 2 weeks? Practice sa umaga, training shortly after, game sa hapon, nuod ng tapes sa gabi... and through that time, malayo sila sa pamilya nila (figuratively and literally), at sa kabila nuon tatanggap sila ng batikos mula sa mga katulad nyo.

I don't think you have the foggiest idea of what you are talking about.

#127 baldo on 2007-07-19 05:35

chino, matanong lang kita...bakit nagrerespond ka lang kung may personal na atak sa yo? You still haven't backed-up your statements yet. tsk tsk tsk...like what u always say..PEACE

#128 swabeh on 2007-07-19 11:37

oy mga talangka.. nakakahiya tayo sa post ng isang tao dun sa asia-basket.com, papayag ba kayo dun?

#129 Technodoom on 2007-07-19 11:52

Well, all I can say is that RP team is not that lazy, we are just outsized by the opponents. Lets face it lebanon kazak and japan are more taller than us. Even though we tried so hard to get those rebounds we still wont get it. The taller they are the wider their hands.. Kotan gagkuyo no jutsu!!!!!!!

#130 Ixer Krist on 2007-07-19 15:23

http://www.gmanews.tv/largevideo/sports/9163/RP-cagers-top-4-nation-invitational-tournament

See this link guys, makikita nyo kung gaano nakipag plastikan si Chino Trinidad kay Coach Chot Reyes after ng MIC Championship kung saan champs ang RP5. Major surgery pla ha...

#130.1 LAPUK on 2007-07-19 22:12

alam mo ang plastikan sa showbiz lang.ang pRoblema kasi ng marami sa atin mga pinoy ay masyado tayong personal at parang hindi na maaaring bumatikos...sa paghiram ng salitang banyaga...and i quote:THE TRUTH HURTS...

#131 Borat on 2007-07-19 17:12

Mabuhay ang Team Pilipinas! Mabuhay ang Pinoy at huwag isali si Chino dahil di sya Pilipino!!!!! peace

#132 Anonymous on 2007-07-19 17:27

kung makalusot tayo sa Japan, I bet we have a good chance of getting the Bronze Medal sa Olympics....

Ayus ka ba dyan Chino T.

#132.1 azazin on 2007-07-20 13:43

ARE YOU KIDDING US? PAKIBASA NGA UNG PINOST MO..... BRONZE SA OLYMPICS? BAKA SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNG SINASABI MO...HAHAHA

#133 Anonymous on 2007-07-19 17:42

Asian Slam Dunk Championship...

Yun GOLD TAYO RUN...

CANALETA / WILLIAMS RULES!

#134 Anayzki on 2007-07-19 23:07

NO STOPPING US!

I believe that Team Pilipinas is a favorite 3-0 at the Group Of Death!

I can see no chances can powerhouse China, or even Iran and Jordan to beat the RP Squad, the only way I can see that this TEAM can win over us, is through FORTUNE BUZZER BEATER, and our MISFORTUNE END GAME FREE THROWS.

#135 Imem on 2007-07-20 00:29

Hi
To sir chino bakit nga po ba hindi ninyo pinagtatangol ang opinyon nyo and ang mga ginagawa po ninyong post is puro pagante sa mga bumabangga sa inyo.
RP TEAM go for the gold tayo wag nyo nalang pansinin yung mga henyo nayan. Peace

#136 eihcir21 on 2007-07-20 12:07

GO RP TEAM!

HIRAP TALAGA PAG MARAMING NAG GAGALING GALINGAN, MAG TULUNGAN NALNG PRA SA ATING BANSA

#136.1 ogs on 2007-07-20 15:36

NO COMMENT NA MUNA AKO HABANG WALA PANG RESULTA ANG TOKUSHIMA JAPAN QUALIFYING, SANA KAYO RIN. SAKA NA LANG TAYO LAHAT MAGREACT PAG TAPOS NA ANG FIBA QUALIFYING.

#137 EIGUASOMAR on 2007-07-21 12:23

You're absolutely right Mr Com.
It's all about attitude!!
Pag lamang ng malaki nag rerelax.
Pag natalo ,referees fault
Pag naka shoot,pa pogi--get back right away for defense!!!!!AND FIRST AND FOREMOST,ADJUST WITH THE CALL OF THE REFEREES!!!!!

#138 trooper on 2007-07-21 19:36

This is a good story Chino. I applaude you for this because this would still give more challenge for our National Team to improve and be the best in Asia as what we Filipinos should be.

I think the real problem is complacency. I saw the game against Kazakhstan and the Philippine Team was leading the whole except in the last minute where we - LOST. Tama yung sabi nila, masyadong nagrerelax kapag lamang na.

Hey! Philippine National Team! Wake Up! You can do It! We all believe in you guys! We can win it! Just Be Consistent!

God bless you all Philippine Cagers!

#138.1 SAINT on 2007-07-21 21:09

NASAN B SI HATFIELD? maDAMI SYANG MAGAGAWA SA TEAM, aSI, hATFIELD, SEIGLE, cAGUAIO, ALAPAG. pERFECT cOMBINATION.

#139 francisco on 2007-07-22 06:56

sir chino , i think I understand what your feeling, nakaka frustrate to see our guys loose dun sa mga nakaraang mga laban na tingin natin eh maning-mani ang mga kalaban, Sana pare-parehas tayo i-prove wrong ng tropa ni coach chot sa Japan na kulang sila sa hustle. C'mon prove us wrong RP Five and we'll be glad. MABUHAY PILIPINAS!

#140 Pedro on 2007-07-22 08:05

BAKIT PA TAYO PUPUNTA SA JAPAN, WALA PALANG PUSO MGA PLAYERS. NAGSASAYANG LANG TAYO NG PANAHON...INUMAN NA LANG!!!

#141 Pedro on 2007-07-22 08:10

JOKE ANG BLOG NA TO!!!JOKE, JOKE....NYAAAAAAHAHAHA!JOKE...JOKE. MAGPIKO NA LANG KAYO!

#142 Pedro on 2007-07-22 08:34

KUNUSTA NGA PALA SA TROPA DYAN SA BAYAN...BOYET, TANG-INA MO BAYARAN MO NA UTANG MO. JEK-JEK, OLATS TEAM MO AH! SI SHAYDER NAKIKITA MO PA? SIGE, KITA-KITS NA LANG TAYO SA MATA.

#143 Pedro on 2007-07-22 15:07

SHET, NAKALIMUTAN KO----PEACE TAYO HA CHINO? IDOL KITA EH! UTOT MO.

#144 Be civilize person on 2007-07-22 20:41

Dear Mr Chino,

Sana next time wwwe could prevent bad words dito sa blog, we could exchange opinions and but not at this level. Masydong garapal itong si pedro. This only show how the kind of person he is....Ano na lang sasabihin ng mga nalalabasa nito. Ganito pala ang ugaling pinoy..... saka maraming bata ang nag babasa nito, so sana masala yung mga blog. ok. And for you Pedro. Kung sino ka man, sana kunin kana ni lord ok. peace.

#145 Be civilize person on 2007-07-22 20:45

Dear Mr Chino,

Sana next time wwwe could prevent bad words dito sa blog, we could exchange opinions but not at this level. Masydong garapal itong si pedro. This only show how the kind of person he is....Ano na lang sasabihin ng mga nalalabasa nito. Ganito pala ang ugaling pinoy..... saka maraming bata ang nag babasa nito, so sana masala yung mga blog. ok. And for you Pedro. Kung sino ka man, sana kunin kana ni lord ok. peace.

#145.1 ogs on 2007-07-23 04:46

i agree with you, dapat masala ang mga comments dito. as for you pedro, ok lang kung hindi ka edukadong tao, ang importante eh sibilisado ka. grow up man, hindi ka naman siguro isip bata (unless mentally retarded ka).

#146 Jayson on 2007-07-23 13:01

Let's just pray for our Team Pilipinas!

May we regain the Basketball Power in ASIA!...

Go TEAM PILIPINAS!

#147 pogi on 2007-07-23 22:17

happy birthday chino!

#148 swabeh on 2007-07-24 00:42

salamat sa rpn9..
they will air the fiba asia championship games..
sana lang primetime..
around 9pm..
anyways..
tnx rpn9!

#149 Anonymous2 on 2007-07-24 09:49

Dear Chino,

Whoever may compose the final 12 of the Philippine National team to do battle in Tokushima, Japan should be reminded by the acronym that Chot coined on Game 7 of the PBA championship series when he steered Purefoods to a PBA title (I think against San Miguel)- (*D.I.E.*) for "Dedication, Intensity and Effort". I know the past tournaments where meant to both scout the opposing teams and solidify the national team but there where very obvious lapses that still needs to be addressed. The most obvious would be the team's free-throw shooting, our poor shooting from the stripes cost us a lot. Next would be the team's playing consistency - I don't know why our team grows cold after every break - we can't even maintain our lead in every game. Another area that I need to see improvement is the minimization of errors in every game as well as converting the opposing team's error into game winning baskets. Also the national team has yet to show its attitude in overcoming the opposing team's lead and winning.

As regards defense and offensive patterns, I think the coaching staff have their game strategies ready. But what would make these strategies more awesome is if they would exhibit "D.I.E". Thank you.

#150 Pedro on 2007-07-24 12:24

Dear Chino,

Whoever may compose the final 12 of the Philippine National team to do battle in Tokushima should be reminded by the acronym that Chot coined in Game 7 of the PBA championship series when he steered Purefoods to a PBA title (I think against San Miguel)- (*D.I.E.*) for "Dedication, Intensity and Effort". I know that past tournaments were meant for scouting the opposing teams and to solidify the national team but there where very obvious lapses that still needs to be addressed. The most obvious would be the team's free-throw shooting, our poor shooting from the stripes cost us a lot. Next would be the team's inconsistent plays - I don't know why our team gets cold after every break - we can't even maintain our lead in most games. Another area that I want them to improve on is the minimization of errors in every game as well as converting the opposing team's errors into game winning baskets. Also the national team has yet to show its attitude in overcoming the opposing team's lead and winning.

With regards to defensive and offensive patterns, I think the coaching staff has their game strategies ready. But what would make these strategies more awesome is if they could exhibit "D.I.E". Thank you.

#151 swabeh on 2007-07-25 00:51

http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/07/fibaAsia/men/index.asp

#152 Pedro on 2007-07-25 07:24

"Guys just want to share this fact, it may not be as relevant but these are the things that usually helps you to evaluate the toughness of your national team.

Just yesterday, Serbia-U20 national team bagged the U20 World Championship against the powerhouse-future NBA stars USA-U20 86-76. Almost simultaneously, from a nearby fellow European country, the Montenegro-U20 national team won the U20 European basketball title over Germany.

Before going to their respective major tournaments, the U20-Montenegro vs U20-Serbia national teams played two tune up games in Serbia (the same date when the RP team was in Serbia) which was won both by Montenegro U20 via close margins.

What I am trying to say here is that the SMC-RPteam beat the Montenegro U20 national team in Serbia in a dominating score of 99-85. This is the same Montenegro U20 team that beat the Serbia-U20 I mentioned above that won the recent U20 World Championships over the USA.

What is my point? The point is when we played the Japan-U20 players in the Jones Cup, some Filipino quarters were torturing the national team branding them as hopeless, yet these people simply do not know how to distinguish an apple from a mango in basketball.

Japan is too far a world-calibre in any youth basketball wars, we loss because we played below our level but within the Japanese level. Yes, we loss in the end due to poor decision-making, but such loss won't give me sleepless nights. We were too cautious palying Japan because we wont' gain anything from them but only to be scouted by the their Japanese senior national team watching back home in Tokyo.

See guys the strenght of this RPTeam, not an acaccurate gauge but you have the facts that no youth team in the planet can easily breeze past over the current Team Pilipinas. And this include China which will parade a predominantly young team in Tokushima. China will be reinforced by some of their seniors but just the same, their top guns are their youth ones(below 23)."

-from Jawo of pacland (sori ser, di na ako nagpaalam sa inyo, para naman sa bayan to eh)

#152.1 azazin on 2007-07-27 13:57

actually i think the tournament that your talking about is under 19. In the states and some europian countries, 23 and up is the start of their prime. USA lost because in europe, you can start playing PROball at the age of 15, so they have gained experince. americans are not allowed to play commercial leagues cause of the NCAA sanction. at 15 their still balling junior varsity.

you have a point that we can and infact should beat those young teams that we are playing in japan because of the PRO experince that our NT has. and damn their in their late 20's.... overall, its sad, it shows how we're so behind in the game of basketball, that we are so crazy about....PEACE

#153 Tony Barker on 2007-07-25 11:07

Mabuhay si Manuk Gonobili ayus ka Boi.Korek suportahan na lang natin ang Team Pilipinas...magkaisa tayo at wag puro dada ng dada.

#154 conchang on 2007-07-25 13:32

Badong and Pedro.

Kung mag-uusap kayo mag text na lang kayo ha..
Nakakahiya kay chino at pareng rexie.
Di kasi cla at ang mga bloggers interesado sa kalandian nyo.
Wag nyo na ipost dito.
Buti pa ikaw Badong kunin mo na yung kanin baboy kina mareng ludy
Ikaw nama Pedro pakainin mo na ang mga alaga nating baboy.

#155 Anonymous on 2007-07-25 15:43

hello mama conchang...well naisip ko ngang its better to make text na lang..heto nga't kaliligo ko lang dahil may date kami ni mariong bading! sabi nya may gagawin daw sya sa akin tapos bibigyan nya ako ng load na 300! ayos na rin di ba!..atleast ang poproblemahin ko na lang ay kung papaano magkaroon ng cellphone..pero dont you worry, nilapitan ko na si bertong pitik para don...o sige na, pagkatapos ng date namin ni mariong bakla ko na lang kukunin yung kaning baboy...baka kasi mangamoy ako eh...sayang naman yung pabango ko na kinuha ko pa kay shingh bumbay nung isang taon...

#156 Crusher001 on 2007-07-25 19:01

To not only Mr. Chino Trinidad, but to all our basketball crazy kababayans,

Alam natin na marami rin tayong pagkukulang in preparation for an event such as this, pero right now, kailangan po nila ang ating suporta, hindi po natin maachieve ang ating goals kung hindi tayo magkakaisa, lets start first with unity, and then we build everything from there.

Maraming salamat po, God Bless Team Pilipinas; Mabuhay Lahat ng Pilipino!!

#157 Alvin C. Pillas on 2007-07-26 12:42

Let's give our RP team a chance. Let us support them in order for them to be inspired on FIBA-ASIAN championship to be held in Japan.

The talent is there. Heart will be the deciding factor for us to win.

We are hoping that there will be no injuries that will come on the tournament and the breaks will favor us.

For sure, we will win this one and be able the RP team to join in Olympics in 8/8/8.

God Bless to RP team....

#158 Berto on 2007-07-26 17:07

LAZY! kasi takot mawalan ng trabaho kaya nag iingat hehehe. Tagal na nag lalaro ganun padin ang style bulok..

#158.1 Pedro on 2007-07-27 05:18

dre...sino LAZY? ha? di ko gets...sino?ikaw LAZY magtype!

#159 istambay_lang on 2007-07-27 00:25

Hello po!

mahirap talaga e coach ang (mga) player(s) kapag nagsesweldo ng Php500,000 (more or less) a month....

DANNY SEIGLE? he is a scorer, but he can't play defense...delikado!

PERO PILIPINAS ASTIG!...GOOD LUCK!

#160 Ewan! on 2007-07-27 13:05

nagtataka lang ako kung bakit niya nilahat ng nasa team pilipinas, eh may pinsan nga siya naglalaro

#161 walaakongmaisipnapangalanehkailnganpabayunparasumikat? on 2007-07-27 13:23

hmmm.. masundan pa kaya ang blog (BLAG) na ito, ano nnaman kaya sasabihin ni CHINO'y after/during ng fiba-asia, manalo matalo.. kung criticism uli gagawin niya consistent siya. pero kung matutuwa siya kailangan niya munang humingi ng tawad sa mga nauna niyang nabitawang salita, kung hindi niya gawin yun HINDI SIYA CREDIBLE maging brodkaster. pwe!

#162 pinoy baller on 2007-07-27 14:30

visit nyo TEAM PILIPINAS SITE:

http://teampilipinas.blogspot.com for more info..

#162.1 Pedro on 2007-07-27 15:08

RNHalawi? Pati ba naman dito?...tindi ng promotion ng site natin ah...baka sumobra na yaman mo nyan.Pero ayos yan, at least para sa bayan.

#163 bhrixxe on 2007-07-27 15:03

di ko kokontrahin si Chino. He's just challenging the Phil. Team to be better. Pero one things for sure, this is the best shot we can take to beijing 2008. Chinese Coach has said a lot about our teamwork. Let's see what will happen on sunday. We will eliminate together with Jordan from the asian championships.

#164 Philip Zuniga on 2007-07-27 20:23

woW nMan...

tGnan nLang ntn aftEr ng Fiba asia kung nu mangyayari...

dpat hndi nagccchan naun!!!

gudluck team pilipinas!!!!!!!!!

#165 JR on 2007-07-28 00:34

Hi Chino,

It seems na medyo nakakababa ng moral to para sa NT at pati n rin sa aming mga umaasa n papasok ang ating NT sa olympics. Pero syempre, respetuhan n lng ng mga opinyon yan.

Balancing siguro tawag dyan...

Pero sana suportahan n lng natin sila imbes na mag-away-away pa tayo dito...
Afterall, di naman karangalan ng iisa yung pinunta nila don, karangalan ng bawat isa sa 'tin...

Mamayang 5pm GMT+8 start n ng laban natin para sa pinaka aasam na pagbabalik sa olympics...

Pray tayo n manalo sila at makarating sa Beijing olympics representing hindi lng PILINAS pati Asia...

Go Team Pilipinas ...

May tiwala kami sa inyo...

#166 chino3nidad on 2007-07-28 14:59

ALLOW ME TO SHARE A TEXT MESSAGE FROM COACH CHOT REYES JUST MINUTES AGO:

"TO MY DEAR FRIENDS, IN A FEW HOURS WE WILL EMBARK ON MY BIGGEST COACHING CHALLENGE-ISANG LABAN PARA SA BAYAN.

I KNOW WHATEVER HAPPENS U WILL BE THERE 4 ME, AND THIS GIVES ME COURAGE.THANK U.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TEAM AND MAY GOD BLESS US ALL. MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS"

#166.1 Pedro on 2007-07-28 15:14

mabuhay ka chot.

#167 Kapitan_buknoy on 2007-07-28 16:08

Pedro at badong gawa kayo grupo nina Chino!!! kayo tatlo magkakaugali kayo pwe!!!!

#167.1 babong on 2007-07-28 20:56

kapitan, ano ba yung narinig ko sa kamalig mo na umiiyak na batang lalaki kahapon at sinasabing mag babayad naman daw yung itay nya kaya maawa ka na raw..tapos ang lakas ng sigaw eh..ang sabi eh -- huwag!!! kapitan!!! magbabayad si itay!! ahhh!!! arrruuuyyy...!!!...anong nilalaro nyo ha...

#168 ogs on 2007-07-28 21:37

it's another loss for RP Team and coach reyes is once again blaming the refs. the refs contributed to our loss alright but if you watch the game again, they are also generous in calling the fouls on iran with the driving kerby raymundo.

but what was i think was very evident is the coach's fault of choosing renren ritualo over james yap. you see, the no. 2 spot was missing. siegle got injured (as usual), mark caguioa graduated again (lacks good judgment in committing useless fouls) and gabe norwood (also graduated with five fouls which can be attributed with inexperience).

could have been james in the line up and because of his experience and defense in the back court, it would have been a different result. the guy is good in trapping defense unlike ritualo who commits two successive fouls in the end of fourth quarter which results in free throws of the opponent. as i have said before, the guy can't play defense.now where are those 3's your talking about? renren is scoreless in the entire ballgame. furthermore, james and kerby could have played together because they know each other well being in purefood's team.

again, kudos to all of you who favored renren over james. a very wise decision indeed!

#169 Chinito on 2007-07-29 15:21

Chino,

your absolutely right about our team. Attitude killed us last night.
Last night was a game of death for the Rp team ang burol today china and tomorrow ang libing jordan.
Coach chot was simply out coach.
It is your fault coach.... you should be the one to be lock up on your room and concentrate.

#170 Beans on 2007-07-30 00:11

Dear Mr. Trinidad,

I am sure you want Team Pilipinas to win as much games in the 24th FIBA Asia. As i listen to your comments in your live telecast of the games, i seldom think if you are really cheering our team or trying to critique the things that are happening. I suggest that criticising the team should stop, even in your live coverages because it only affects the Filipino People. Saying stuff like "Kelly should have done this, Mark should have done that" only belittles the hardwork that the team has put up over the last few months. Of course they know better because they are the ones on the court not me and defenitely not you.

I value your opinion but please....put it in your columns not on TV during the games, we are on the same side Mr. Trinidad. The FILIPINO people would appreciate it more if you cheered the team during the games. If they do commit mistakes in the game, you are entitled to your opinion in your column/s, your job as a tv commentator should only describe the play by play action as it happens. If you are not going to say something good about the team then you better quit being an anchor and just put up your own basketball clinic, you may be better at critisizing than giving a morale boost.

Again i know you want Team Pilipinas to win. People listen to you Mr. Trinidad, maybe you can use your influence to make sure the Filipino people appreciate the hardwork of the Team by making sure that if we WIN or lose, the team tried, then they should go back with heads high and planning for the next stint.

Thanks!

#170.1 Pedro on 2007-07-30 07:49

i could not have said it better myself...well done....objective...no emotional outbursts, just plain objective observations. mr beans definetely deserves a response from you chino.

#171 ogs on 2007-07-30 05:12

come on guys, hindi ibig sabihin na pag nagcriticize ka sa rp team eh genius ka na, dapat naging coach ka, hindi mo na sinusuportahan ang NT, etc. sa totoo lang, common sense lang ang kailangan para makita kung ano ang obvious, wag tayong maging bulag. depensa ang nagpanalo laban sa china dahil naasar cla sa ginawa nating. ganyan ang dapat nating gawin dahil jan tayo magaling....MANG-ASAR. saka pede ba wag kayong balat sibuyas pag pinupuna ang RP team dahil talagang kahit kelan talo asar dito.

#171.1 Pedro on 2007-07-30 06:07

ibig ba sabihin talunan ka? kasi pikon ka eh. nautusan ka lang ng misis mo...naupo ka na sa harap mg computer. tapos na ba planchahin mo? magluluto ka pa.

#172 DI MAKITID on 2007-07-30 07:19

Somewhat all of you have the points.

Stop Blaming. Stop Criticizing.

Just keep on Praying!!!

Iisang Bangka lang tayo dito.

Kung sino man yang Chinito na ‘yan ikaw ang ililibing mamya..

#173 Allan S. Ibasco on 2007-07-30 09:57

To Sir Chino Trnidad,

Your criticisms espcially when the team is down / individual players are not playing well does not really help. Its very destructive especially to us viewers. It seems like you want are baming someone / them all pag may nagkakamali. Sometimes I feel the same in such situations pero not to the point of blaming. This is a basic attitude in a team sir chino trinidad. Tao lang sila at nagkakamali at dapat walang sisihan. Are you really with us? or you are just there to make news / issues you walk to talk about. You can criticize but make sure that this can contribute to the team's development and not to dampen their / even the viewer's spirits.

Constructive criticism Mr. Trinidad, may be you know that. Try to make some difference in your comments para hindi ka maituring na kabilang sa mga Media People / Showbiz Talk Show Hosts na halos ang alam lang e gumawa ng headline para makilala at kumita. Commisioner ka pa naman, paano na kaya kung yung PBL team na syang magrerepresent sa SEA Games ang matalo, are you ging to do the same considering that you're the leader?

No offense Mr. Chino.

Allan S. Ibasco

#174 manuel padilla on 2007-07-30 14:14

I still believe in our national team because there are some players who played with their heart like Alapag, Raymundo and Caguiao. Other members of the national team are not really true pinoy thats why they dont have the pride, the heart to win. They just feel proud to be in the team. feeling superstar pa rin kase ang mga players natin na member ng national team. Tsaka yung level ng competition kase as PBA is not like the level of competition pag nasa labas ka na ng bansa. Iba rin mindsetting nila. Unlike before, the team of Patrimonio and others, most of them are true pinoy who played with all their hearts kaya kahit maliliit lang sila, naka 2nd place pa sila. Sana ang maging mind setting ng mga players natin e kung papano makatulong sa team upang manalo at di para lang makapag pasikat.
In the games versus Iran and China, Alapag and Raymundo is stepping up, makikita nyo how they play. Sana walang halong takot kase lahat naman sila can shoot the ball, ang problema lang pag naunahan ng kaba.

High praise to Raymundo, keep up the good work. We are excited to see u again play at PBA. Good luck to our Team Philippines.

#175 DI MAKITID on 2007-07-30 17:01

For the benefit of the others, it was not Chot who caused the Technical Foul, it was Caguio..

#175.1 big_easy on 2007-07-31 21:53

Makitid utak, kahit sino pa ung natechnical dun, ok lang lang same result nmn eh. Tall pa rin tau. Wag na taung umasa pa sa international basketball competitions. Magpayaman na lang yang mga players na yan dito sa Pinas. I still don't believe right in the first start na si Chot ang hahawak sa national team. ang daming maling judgement. Also I don't believe in the fast and the furious. I'd rather call them the fast and the stupid. Get over it kups.

#175.1.1 DI MAKITID on 2007-08-01 07:31

I dont believed either those fast and furious.. but that's what we have in the line up so just supported, besides there's nothing i can do nor you so let's leave it to them. wala ka rin naman maitutulong.

Those like you Big fat Leasy "lazy" should the one be called stupid.

you're the one makitid ang utak!

#176 renkel_23<kunotnoo> on 2007-07-30 22:20

A slap on a face for Chot.Not a good decision when Chot Reyes pulled off from the bench Ritualo and then get him out of the court by not even reaching 1 minute. He never trusted Ritualo eversince. What's the point in getting Ritualo for the 12 man line up for Team Pilipinas. He put much trust on Caguioa though made a lot of errors. As i have noticed Alapag during the first never had a lot of minutes. Instead, Helterbrand was used. Though good performance for Caguioa and Helterbrand, i've noticed more 1 on 1 play from them. Oops..sorry mali pala dribbling performance ginawa nila. Puro dribol puro dribol.They didn't take their advantage in 3 point shooting which we saw during Jones Cup. No set plays for 3 point shooters. Not much of a play. He even pulled Kelly Williams out on the last minutes of the game. I could still remember when he took a technical foul during the game between Iran and Philippines.I still have much to say but I'll end up saying "what a coach"! no offense...Maybe thinking much of a pressure that's why it happened Coach Chot...If I may be the coach I would also feel what you feel...But in this situation, your a coach and not me...it's not an excuse.It's a learning experience again and again for more than 2 decades for the Philippine Basketball. Oops...that all..I said I'll end up. So be it.

#177 renkels<kunotnoo> on 2007-07-30 23:31

Hello ulit..masasabi ko lng may tama rin si Chino. At first I got irritated with Chino's comments, but then I realized just this moment he is somewhat right. Pro isa lng nman sisihin dyan, c Coach Chot.Nagkakalat na nga yung ibang players pinapapasok pa. Kinuha nga si Ritualo over Yap, di nman gnamit...Kya nman ntin FIBA Rules kahit NBA style of game tau...

P.S.

If there's someone wants to hire me as a Sportwriter or a commentator, just email me..Joke..!!!hehe...I don't need an extra job...hehe..but maybe a past time will do...

#178 IMFACTO ka PEDRO on 2007-07-31 00:24

We are very sorry for the loss in the Beijing qualifying tournament, although we have a very talented lineup, but the use of their talent and role was not properly utilized. For example renren ritualo must have used by Coach Chot Reyes for a better outside shooting so that can establish quickly a big lead over opponents such jordan and iran.

Maybe the coaching staff is really held responsible with this drastic loss, that will lead us to another 4 years of preparation to meet that perfect combination and equation to reach olympic berth on 2012 olympics at Russia.

#178.1 eman on 2007-07-31 08:11

you cannot use ritualo in games like that na e wala naman syang puwang sa mga international games. kelangan muna nyang tumira ng mga 10 tira bago makuha ang rythm sa pag shoot, we cannot afford that sa mga international games! ritualo has never been a consistent player since he start playing at pba. i still choose james yap kahit nga si miller pwede rin sa international games kase mautak at di natatakot sa kalaban di tulad ng mga players na pinadala, si garry david and mac mac cardona dapat yun mga pinadala. pati si allado na mayabang.. hahahaha

#179 ogs on 2007-07-31 06:33

alam nyo guys kaya pinili si renren over james dahil hindi bilib si chot kay james kahit na siya ang nagpanalo sa iran noong jones cup ng umikskor ito ng 18 pts. hindi rin cya bilib sa depensa ni james sa half court trapping defense kahit na nakakakuha pa ito ng steal.mas bilib pa cya kay ritualo na tumira ng pilit na 3 pts at magfoul na lang pag defensive mode na.

kawawang caguioa, babad sa laro kahit hindi na maganda ang ipinapakita dahil hindi rin naasahan si hontiveros at ang itinago nating si danny siegle. KAYA NGA KULANG ANG PLAYING TIME NI RITUALO DAHIL MAGIGING OBVIOUS ANG RESULTA DAHIL NGA SA PAGKAKAPILI NG COACH BETWEEN THE TWO.

#180 tupac on 2007-07-31 09:50

puro nlng c caguioa sinisisi nyo!!!
patayin nyo nlng kaya???

pg nkkaiskor nman eh tuwang tuwa kayo..
wlng sisihan mga kababayan..

i congratulate the philippine team for giving their best amidst limited time preparing.i hope in seeing them in the coming PBA games starting on the all pinoy cup this sept.they can use the experience they got this last 6 months in improving their games.its really nice 2 see the philippines competing again in international games despite being banned for years.

coach chot and staff,commissioner eala and staff,job well done..

we all support basketball here in the philippines...

#181 anonymous2 on 2007-07-31 09:55

So its finished - we are not going to the Beijing Olympics. What happened to our National Team is a just rude awakening for SBP and all the stakeholders involved that we need to improve our basketball in order to compete internationally. This tournament that we decided to participate in is what we call "THE BASKETBALL COMPETITION" that all basketball players and coaches from Asia look forward to. This is where every team from Asia play "SERIOUS" basketball. What we all saw in national TV is the best of Asia's basketball. So we lost, but we lost to stronger teams, we should all accept that. And with this I commend Chot for focusing on this event rather than just settling for the ASIAD. This is the Philippines' strongest delegation to this event, since FIBA allowed professional players to represent the National team. Now we've seen how our neighbors in Asia play - then I think we should broaden our horizon than just looking at China and South Korea. Also, a challenge to the SBP - are we competing for the qualifiers for the 2012 Olympics or are we chickening out and settle only for the ASIAD. What now? Thanks.

#182 anonymous2 on 2007-07-31 10:26

by the way. continue to cheer for the Philippine team. We may have lost our bid to join the Olympics but there is still a big task to complete in Tokushima, Japan. Team Pilipinas is still playing to improve our FIBA ranking. Let's cheer the team on.

#183 daborj on 2007-07-31 10:44

The NT has been relying too much on lucky breaks and 1 on 1 plays instead of precise offensive plays & hard defense.

SBP should now work on to new programs after this FIBA season, lets move forward and prepare for the coming Asian tourneys. Hire an international coach preferably a Serbian or another 'Ron Jacobs.'

Lets face it now, our coaches are not familiar and have no experience in a FIBA type of game even PBA teams should hire a seasoned international FIBA coaches to change our PBA from 'NBA look alike' to FIBA type of plays.

We should invest on this until we familiarize the FIBA style of play, including adjustments on the offciating, no. of fouls to 5, shorten the 3 point zone, etc.... and to condition our minds that PBA is not the NBA of Asia.

#184 DI MAKITID on 2007-07-31 15:22

Success cannot be measured by how high we climb but how high we bounced when we hits bottom.

Though it’s really hard to accept the fact but let’s embrace the reality and faces the future challenges and brings out the best for our country!

I trust SBP has a long program for our National Team.

It’s not the end of the world for Philippine Basketball, I will still love watching you play.

Thank you, Chino, for stop criticizing the Philippine team.

#185 kapitan_buknoy on 2007-07-31 19:19

kaya nga may pag aaral na ginagawa para madagdagan ang ang kaalaman at wag masyadong umasa sa kakaayahan ng iba... sariling sikap sariling tyaga Proud to be Pinoy pare kaya natin to.

#186 manny padilla on 2007-08-01 08:40

the problem with the mindsetting of Coach Chot Reyes is parang gusto lang nya maka tsamba upang makapasok sa quarterfinals para manalo sa FIBA-ASIA. Ang sabi nya kase kung di nila kasama sa Bracket yung China, Iran, Jordan e malaki ang pag asa nila na makapasok, in the first place, kung talagang magaling ang Team Pilipinas, kahit sinong team ang makasama nila sa bracket, di dapat matatakot kase alam mo may kakayahan manalo e tulad nyan, yung coach mo parang takot sa makakalaban, what more yung mga players mo sa team e di matatakot na rin yun. Kahit anong team ang makasama nila sa bracket, kung kaya manalo ng Philippines e walang problema kaso ang style ni Chot Reyes e may pagkahalong tsamba kaso di pwede sa International games yung mga ganun.

Coach Chot Reyes should take all the blame why we lost in that tournament, mali kase yung mga judgement nya sa mga players na pinadala, tama yung sinabi nung isang nag comment, si Siegle, injured pero sinama parin sa line up, the whole tournament, wala nagawa si Siegle, Si helterbrand di rin ganun kaganda ang ginawa at lalong lalo na si ritualo.

Sa pinadala ng PBA halos lahat puro Fil-Am

1. Caguiao
2. Helterbrand
3. Siegle
4. Pinnisi
5. Taulava
6. Alapag
7. Williams
8. Norwood
9. Eric Menk

Pure Pinoy
1. Raymundo
2. Hontiveros
3. Ritualo

How can you win a international games kung papadala natin e puro hilaw na pinoy na walang pusong pinoy.

Sana meron team 1 at team 2 ang Team Pilipinas para at least malalaman talaga kung sino karapat dapat ipadala sa mga international games.

#186.1 azazin on 2007-08-01 13:42

tama na paninisi!!!!!

eto na all pinoy line up mo na sinasabi mong magbabandera ng pilipinas....

1. valenzuela
2. bilones
3. camaso
4. hugnatan
5. aquino
6. tenorio
7. omolon
8. alvarez
9. espino

sama mo na si yap, ritualo and kirby.

goodluck sa team mo...

#187 Pedro on 2007-08-01 13:44

Good thing everyone has moved on and are now thinking about the future. Although most of us disagreed with chino's "attitude and major surgery" thing...this blog has shown who the real supporters of the team are...no matter what...it has shown who the crabs are...it has shown who "supports" the team only when they are winning, and drops them like a hot potato when losing....it has shown us that some (most?) Filipinos will find a way to put down someone and not appreciate his sacrifices....and lastly, it has shown us that we will always have differing opinions, which is good cause it democracy at work. Thanks chino and my apologies....peace. Pedro...signing out

#188 Chinito Henson on 2007-08-01 19:27

Si Don Quinito Henson, walang bukam-bibig kundi si danny the dynamite siegle, akala nya si siegle ang The One, pero anong nangyari 2 POINTS lang!!! Buti pa si Kerby, buo ang loob napahanga mo ko sa galing mo Kerby!!!
YAN ANG PINOY!!!

#189 BenjiePARAS FAn on 2007-08-01 23:11

nakakahiya sila, syang ang oras ng mga pinoy sa kanila, mahal ng pinoy ang basketball,pero sila, dapat di mahalin, wala silang binatbat. Nakakainit ng ulo, ang sakit sa loob panoorin, durog na durog ang puso ko, everybody in the team should be replace. Puro pa-star, wala namang karapatan. Go back to the USA, where you belong.

#190 Mikmuk ka Pedro on 2007-08-02 10:02

The best we can do is VOTE FOR PEDRO on the next election for President....isn't it the Best way to do?

Si TUPAC naman for VICE para umasenso naman tayo!

#191 IMFACTO ka Tupac on 2007-08-02 10:17

Eto na lang line up kong ipapadala sa next Qualifying Tournament sa Tour de France

1. James Yap
2. Renren Ritualo
3. Mark Caguioa
4. Macmac Cardona
5. Kerby Raymundo
6. Asi Taulava
7. Kelly Williams
8. Danny Seigle
9. Jimmy Alapag
10. Mick Pennissi
11. TJ Canaleta
12. Boy Abunda

Ayos ba mga tol...

#192 empoy on 2007-08-02 12:36

sabihin mo sa kanila ng harap harapan yan,, at kung gusto mo kaw humandle ng rp..kaya ka lang may trabaho dahil sa tatay mo... istupido

#193 JR on 2007-08-02 12:40

Sa Aug. 4 Team Pilipinas vs China...
Go TEAM Pilipinas....

#194 benj on 2007-08-02 16:04

Sir chino, your right,,,, i really wanted to share my thoughts regarding the phil team.... guys, mga pare, mga mare.... TOTOONG wALANG PUSO sa laro ang phil team... they are taking care of their contracts, endorsement etc.... i missed the days of the 80's-90's were all playerrs are diving at the ball,,, 2x aday of practice doesnt mean they have the heart? Ndi na bale matalo ng lumalaban kesa matalo nwala lang..... KAYA BAGSAK ANG PBA GAWA NG FILAMS na walang kuenta, id rather have kerby, ildefonso, santos etc basta pure filipino kahit matalo ok lang... ID RATHER WATCH NBA KAHIT LUMA KESA MANOOD NG PURO FILAMS.... norwood? williams? taulava? d bale na lang mga kaibigan... id rather sitck on what mr chino t. said

#195 Ar2r_D_Pogi on 2007-08-02 20:52

You know what happen?

Most of our key players got injured in this last competition, why?

It is because these players are playing extensively long enough for only a short period of time! Imagine ilang beses ba mayroong conference sa PBA? Then yung sunod-sunod na preparation from the U.S. stint, Iran Asian Cup, Slovenia, Jones Cup and the Manila Invitational at ilang araw lang na pahinga going to this Fiba Asia Olympic Qualifying tournament. Sa tingin ko pagpasok nila they’re overexhausted, they looked old especially when the 4th quarter comes.

Wala talagang mangyayari sa ating team kung hindi talaga bubuo ng solid 13-man Philippine Team! Huwag nyong hugutin kung saan-saan lang, kailangan mainstay lahat ang mga players! At huwag nyong paglaruin sa PBA, hindi yan mag-iimprove kung professional play lang din ang lalaruin, imagine puro isolation play, one-on-one strategy, low post, puro sa loob lagi ang gustong scores!

Let us re-introduce them back again to the zone defense and three point shooting, let them learn again the basics of basketball!!!

To the next coach, you must teach again to whomever your players would be the fundamentals of playing basketball…. you cannot win in international tournament experimenting repeatedly on the floor to get the right key players….

#196 rye on 2007-08-02 21:08

Si chino trinidad kahit noon sa PBA pa lang nagmamarunong na.wala naman alam. commisioner siya ng PBL pero ano na gawa niya para magdeviate ang filipino basketball sa "NBA type 1-on-1 plays"? Hindi nga niya mahanapn ang PBL ng decent chanel to broadcast the games e.Dapat bago siya mamansin ng iba ayusin muna niya sarili niyang tarbaho;p

#197 jolens on 2007-08-02 21:15

Sir chino,

Kailan mo ba papalitan mo itong topic mo "It all about attitude"? Sana eto ipalit mo 4 years develpoment plan for the RP team....

#198 rye on 2007-08-02 21:30

Si chino trinidad kahit noon sa PBA pa lang nagmamarunong na.wala naman alam. commisioner siya ng PBL pero ano na gawa niya para magdeviate ang filipino basketball sa "NBA type 1-on-1 plays"? Hindi nga niya mahanapan ang PBL ng decent chanel to broadcast the games e.Dapat bago siya mamansin ng iba ayusin muna niya sarili niyang tarbaho;p

#199 Diegz on 2007-08-03 07:55

The Spirit is there but that is all! The competitions nowadays is getting tough and it really pays when countries have taller and fast players. Even the lowly Indian basketball team will soon beat us in the game because of their height and built. They are still new in basketball because their favorite sport is cricket.

#200 joevel on 2007-08-04 04:03

LINE UP:

Greg Slaugter- 7'0 tall
Junmar Fajardo- 6'9 tall
Japeth Aguilar-6'9 tall
Gabe Norwood(Recent Player)- 6'6 tall
Jason Castro - 5'11 tall
Ken Bono - 6'7 tall
Kelly Williams - 6'7 tall
Jay Washington - 6'7 tall
JC Intal - 6'4 tall
Cyrus Baguio - 6'3 tall
Jimmy Alapag - 5'9 tall
Joevel O'neal from new michigan standing 7'0 296 lbs can play pforward and center..hope you can scout him...

#201 rye on 2007-08-05 01:31

Si chino trinidad kahit noon sa PBA pa lang nagmamarunong na.wala naman alam. commisioner siya ng PBL pero ano na gawa niya para magdeviate ang filipino basketball sa "NBA type 1-on-1 plays"? Hindi nga niya mahanapan ang PBL ng decent chanel to broadcast the games e.Dapat bago siya mamansin ng iba ayusin muna niya sarili niyang tarbaho;p It's not the national team attitude w/c is the problem---YOUR ATTITUDE IS the PROBLEM!

#202 rizalrose on 2007-08-05 18:09

I like what Mr Recah wrote in his article in Inquirer :

The RP squad, indeed, came ready to die trying -- as its coach had
maintained -- but, on the whole, it had to rely on an uneven game that
left so much to chance.

First, it could not mount a surefire offensive when the need arose.
Second, it could not sustain a reliable defensive stand at very
crucial points in the game.......

RP was a team with a heart, no doubt about it, and this was typified
by the short, sharp, sizzling immy Alapag
On the whole, though, the team was often left without a core. There
>was no visible floor leadership because, despite Alapag's heroics, he was
at best a mini pacemaker trying to provide direction to his hugely
scattered squad......

*great defenders*, in the tradition of Badion and
Melencio, often had to turn into monsters whenever the situation called
for it.(Recah Inquirer)

( What if Tubid, miller and Junti ...who can make offense and defense. We need an ENFORCER --rizal)

#203 ogs on 2007-08-05 21:56

kailangan natin magaling sa half court trapping defense. magaling kc tayong magdribol tapos ang turo sa mga kalaban sa fiba pasa lang ng pasa. tingnan nyo yan ang nagpanalo sa rp team sa china, muntik na ring matalo ang iran at jordan pero kinapos nga lang. si arboleda, tubid, james yap at jay washington mga players na kailangan natin.

#204 DI MAKITID on 2007-08-06 13:29

Mga Fans Club out there!

Maganda gawin nyo mag – isip na lang kayo at mag suggest kung sino sa tingin nyo pwede nating i-naturalized na Filipino, kasi pwde yun sa FIBA, habang may panahon pa isip-isip na at pag laruin na dito sa Pinas, hindi kung kelangan na dun pa aaksyon.

Mag Recommend na kayo at Panindigan nyo recommendation nyo.
Dapat may sense ha.

Syanga pala hindi pwede si Boy Abunda dito, si sweet na lang mas may sense of humor pa yun, para jolly team natin..

#205 blackman on 2007-08-08 21:54

RP Team SUX BIG TIME!

#206 Prosti on 2007-08-08 23:29

Hoy Heaven ikaw ba ang anghel ni Satanas umiwi ka na initusan ka lang ng amo mong si Taning para bumili ng TOYO, dalian mo Bogling bogli na sayo si Taning Pagdating mo don sa litsunan Sabay Tuwad.

#207 ay mali! on 2007-08-09 10:44

babes mahal n mahal kita, wag mo aqng iwan, PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

#208 coy on 2007-08-09 15:51

Sayang lang tong blog ni chino sinayang ng ibang tao. Imbes na magtulungan....

#209 Boyiee Abundieee on 2007-08-09 21:46

Anak ng pitungpu't pitong-pung pating!

Dito lang pala kayo nagtutumpukan mga kolokoy kayo, Pedro, Tupac, Di Makitid, Coy, Ogs, Rye at Chino!

Magsiuwi na nga kayo sa mga bahay nyo, hinahanap na kayo ng mga kumander nyo magsasaing pa kayo!

Puro kayo pagalingan dito sa FORUM ni pareng Chino, ang tanong may naitulong ba kayo sa RP TEAM? Sa mga pinapopopost nyo rito!

Sinasayang nyo pera nyo!

Sige uwi na kayo ha! At magbabasketbol pa ako sa banyo este sa kanto...

#210 joevel on 2007-08-10 22:35

pisti mo mga giataya mong animala mo...hinampak mong dagko cge lng mog kaon ug manok kaon nsad mog humba..nag loslos ug halhal lng na ang inyo baba...bwiset mong dagkong mga animala mo..kayat kaau mong pistiha mo....animalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#211 Boyieee Abundieee on 2007-08-12 15:18

Anak ng Patolang Pulis naman oh!

Bakit may naligaw na pisting bisaya dito sa blog ni Chino!

Umiwi ka na rin ha, nakisawsaw ka pa rito Joeven ka!

#212 Imfacto Ka Tupac at Pedro!!! on 2007-08-14 23:04

alam nyo supebillionaire naman yang sila Cojuanco at mga big bosses ng PBA, kahit wag na nila paglaruin sa PBA ang mga selected athletes natin sa RP Pool, kaya namang swelduhan ng mga BOSSES ng Pba ang mga players na iyan, eh puro bilyonaryo yan kayang kaya swelduhan ng mga taong yan lalo na si Cojuanco, para tuloy tuloy ang program hindi papalit palit ng players at hindi late ang preparation at para always ready to fight for international competition, pagawaan din ng sariling GYM ang mga RP Pool Members, give them the benefits and everything they need, they deserve it. If we will have a continuing program regarding preparation for International Competition in basketball let the Big Boss of the PBA finance them. Sisiw lang ang mga sweldo ng mga player na iyan. Compare to their billions and trillions savings in the bank.

TUPAC kupal ka!

#213 Pedro on 2007-08-15 10:05

aba... buhay pa pala blog na to?
bagong topic naman dyan chino...boring na dito.

#214 Pedro on 2007-08-15 10:27

PS. mukhang may nagba-block ng ip ko dito ah? he he he...

#215 Pedro on 2007-08-15 10:41

aba... buhay pa pala blog na to?
bagong topic naman dyan chino...boring na dito.

PS. mukhang may nagba-block ng ip ko dito ah? he he he...

#216 pandak ruler on 2007-08-16 10:12

Alam ba ninyo kailangan sa National Team para manalo sa international basketball tournaments?
Just meet the ff. requirements:

1. find a 6'6" point guard who got moves like Alapag
2. a 6'8" shooting guard that shoots like Allan Caidic
3. a 6'9" small forward that can play like
Danny I.
4. a 6'9" forward who can play like danny seigle
5. a 7'2" center that has the moves of asi taulava.

hehe, hirap hanapin ano???
kasi basically, pandak tayong mga pinoy eh.

#217 paul on 2007-08-17 23:14

it's time na kasi for pinoy to focus our efforts on ball games na we can win!

basketball is just far off from our reach for now! masyado na tayung naiwan.

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#218 benbarry on 2007-08-18 02:13

what to expect from our national team???? they dont hussle enough, they show boat too much! puro pa-cute at babae ang inaatupag.

#219 kapitan_buknoy on 2007-08-18 07:51

aba aba aba nandito pa rin mga kolokoy

#220 badong on 2007-08-19 20:37

ano ba yan! buhay pa pala itong blog na ito!...sayang naman yung pahuli kong pananalita, na hinugot ko pa sa sa laylayan ni waking dayunyor!..tigilan na ang blog na to its at iba naman, nakakasuya na eh!...pesteng yawa oo!...grow up men!!!

chinito henson, ano na ang ginagawa mo jan! hahayaan mo bang maging ganito blog na sinumulan mo...or busy ka na sa paghimod ng kilikili ni manny the pacman!..syet!!!

#221 Zozo on 2007-08-29 10:00

There are a lot of bloggers here who are pathetic. IT seems that they cannot see the big picture and the underlying reasons why. All talk, much like some people surrounding the Philippine team, and even some who are part of it.

I think the losses stem from attitude. You can practice twice or thrice a day, but come game time and your heart is not there, then it's useless. Of course there are exceptions, but players now,no longer have that NEVER SAY DIE ATTITUDE!

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