InterAksyon.com/Eric Apolonio
Video courtesy, as always, of SMART-Gilas assistant coach Josh Reyes.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
VIDEO | ‘Sa Isip, sa Salita, at sa Gawa’: SMART-Gilas does Panatang Makabayan
Video courtesy, as always, of SMART-Gilas assistant coach Josh Reyes.
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Anne Curtis is San Mig Coffee’s muse for PBA opening ceremonies
Photo courtesy of Viva Artist Agency
San Mig Coffee team executive Rene Pardo confirmed the news to InterAKTV.
The 27-year-old Curtis, one of the most sought-after celebrities in the country, is no stranger to the PBA, having served as muse for Ginebra in 2010. She stars in the newest commercial for San Mig Coffee, making her an easy choice for the basketball team.
Apart from film and television projects, Curtis was recently named an ambassador for peace by the Philippine government along with apl.de.ap, Gerald Anderson, and members of the Philippine national men’s football team.
source: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/anne-curtis-is-san-mig-coffees-muse-for-pba-opening-ceremonies
'Linsanity' has plenty of life left in Houston Associated Press
Jeremy Lin returns to Houston as the biggest name in a rejigged Rockets team. AP
HOUSTON — Jeremy Lin is finally getting his own bed.
The 6-foot-3 point guard, who became an international phenomenon during one dazzling month with the New York Knicks last season, went through his first workout with the Houston Rockets on Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time).
Naturally, he drew a horde of media to the Toyota Center, evidence that Linsanity has plenty of life left in it.
"I don't know if I'm the face of the franchise just yet," Lin said. "I think we're a young team and we're all going to buy in. The thing about us is it's not going to be any one person that's going to carry us to where we want to go, it's going to be everybody. I think it's so early on, I'm just trying to get to know the guys."
Lin was waived by the Rockets last December, then picked up by the Knicks. He was hesitant to buy a home and slept on teammate Landry Fields' couch the night before his breakout game against New Jersey on February 4.
Lin signed a three-year, US$25 million contract with Houston over the summer. He arrived on Monday — but first asked teammate Chandler Parsons if he could "crash" on his couch until he bought furniture.
He finally feels secure enough to settle down.
"I've got to get that bed in there, so I can sleep well tonight," Lin said.
The Rockets acquired Lin over the summer by outmaneuvering the Knicks in free agency.
New York coach Mike Woodson said the team would match any offer to re-sign Lin and he would be the starter heading into training camp preceding this season. Lin originally signed a four-year, US$28.8 million offer sheet with the Rockets, but the team revised its offer and made it three years and US$25 million, with much of the guaranteed salary earmarked for the third year.
The extra money would've pushed the Knicks over the luxury-tax threshold in 2014-15, so New York backed off.
The Rockets held Lin's introductory press conference on a stage on the practice floor at the Toyota Center to accommodate a huge media throng. Lin is American-born, but his maternal grandmother is from China and he has Taiwanese parents, so the event also drew a large contingent of Asian media.
Lin toured Asia this summer, running a four-day basketball camp in Beijing and visiting Taiwan for the first time. He's also had the chance over the past few months to catch his breath and reflect on his whirlwind rise to worldwide stardom.
"Every once a while, I'll take a look back and just be like, 'I can't believe this is happening,'" Lin said. "I had one of those moments this morning, in the training room, with the big Houston Rockets logo. It was just like, I was just appreciating the fact that I get to wake up and play basketball for a living. And even the whole NBA thing, yes Houston, (but) just (to) be able to play basketball for your job, like those are things I remind myself of every day."
The Rockets, meanwhile, were just happy to get Lin back after releasing him in training camp with Kyle Lowry and Goran Dragic ahead of him on the roster. The Knicks claimed Lin off waivers two days after Christmas, and he was briefly relegated to the developmental league. When he was recalled, that's when Linsanity exploded.
The undrafted free agent out of Harvard became the first player in league history to average 20 points and seven assists in his first five games. He scored 38 points against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers one night, then drained a game-winning three-pointer against Toronto on another, and helped the Knicks rally for an eventual playoff berth.
Lin met most of his new teammates for the first time on Tuesday. While Lin has had a most unusual NBA career already, he's still only 24 and acknowledges that he still has a lot to learn.
"Last year, I actually had a real season under my belt, where I got to play and see what works and doesn't work," he said. "Definitely, you want to lead by example, more so this year than last year. Now, there's more stability, so I need to be more of a vocal leader and hopefully lead through work ethic and example."
source: http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/linsanity-has-plenty-of-life-left-in-houston
The 6-foot-3 point guard, who became an international phenomenon during one dazzling month with the New York Knicks last season, went through his first workout with the Houston Rockets on Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time).
Naturally, he drew a horde of media to the Toyota Center, evidence that Linsanity has plenty of life left in it.
"I don't know if I'm the face of the franchise just yet," Lin said. "I think we're a young team and we're all going to buy in. The thing about us is it's not going to be any one person that's going to carry us to where we want to go, it's going to be everybody. I think it's so early on, I'm just trying to get to know the guys."
Lin was waived by the Rockets last December, then picked up by the Knicks. He was hesitant to buy a home and slept on teammate Landry Fields' couch the night before his breakout game against New Jersey on February 4.
Lin signed a three-year, US$25 million contract with Houston over the summer. He arrived on Monday — but first asked teammate Chandler Parsons if he could "crash" on his couch until he bought furniture.
He finally feels secure enough to settle down.
"I've got to get that bed in there, so I can sleep well tonight," Lin said.
The Rockets acquired Lin over the summer by outmaneuvering the Knicks in free agency.
New York coach Mike Woodson said the team would match any offer to re-sign Lin and he would be the starter heading into training camp preceding this season. Lin originally signed a four-year, US$28.8 million offer sheet with the Rockets, but the team revised its offer and made it three years and US$25 million, with much of the guaranteed salary earmarked for the third year.
The extra money would've pushed the Knicks over the luxury-tax threshold in 2014-15, so New York backed off.
The Rockets held Lin's introductory press conference on a stage on the practice floor at the Toyota Center to accommodate a huge media throng. Lin is American-born, but his maternal grandmother is from China and he has Taiwanese parents, so the event also drew a large contingent of Asian media.
Lin toured Asia this summer, running a four-day basketball camp in Beijing and visiting Taiwan for the first time. He's also had the chance over the past few months to catch his breath and reflect on his whirlwind rise to worldwide stardom.
"Every once a while, I'll take a look back and just be like, 'I can't believe this is happening,'" Lin said. "I had one of those moments this morning, in the training room, with the big Houston Rockets logo. It was just like, I was just appreciating the fact that I get to wake up and play basketball for a living. And even the whole NBA thing, yes Houston, (but) just (to) be able to play basketball for your job, like those are things I remind myself of every day."
The Rockets, meanwhile, were just happy to get Lin back after releasing him in training camp with Kyle Lowry and Goran Dragic ahead of him on the roster. The Knicks claimed Lin off waivers two days after Christmas, and he was briefly relegated to the developmental league. When he was recalled, that's when Linsanity exploded.
The undrafted free agent out of Harvard became the first player in league history to average 20 points and seven assists in his first five games. He scored 38 points against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers one night, then drained a game-winning three-pointer against Toronto on another, and helped the Knicks rally for an eventual playoff berth.
Lin met most of his new teammates for the first time on Tuesday. While Lin has had a most unusual NBA career already, he's still only 24 and acknowledges that he still has a lot to learn.
"Last year, I actually had a real season under my belt, where I got to play and see what works and doesn't work," he said. "Definitely, you want to lead by example, more so this year than last year. Now, there's more stability, so I need to be more of a vocal leader and hopefully lead through work ethic and example."
source: http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/linsanity-has-plenty-of-life-left-in-houston
Baptism of fire for Tiu By Richard Dy
Rain or Shine rookie Chris Tiu, pictured right with Ginebra's Jayjay Helterbrand, must hit the ground running if he hopes to impress coach Yeng Guiao. Jerome Ascano
RAIN or Shine coach Yeng Guiao is confident rookie Chris Tiu can hold the fort in the absence of star guard Paul Lee and keep the Elasto Painters respectable in the early stages of the PBA's 38th season.
With last season's Rookie of the Year awardee Lee set to sit out a good chunk of the Philippine Cup eliminations as he recovers from shoulder surgery, Guiao this early has put a huge responsibility on the shoulders of Tiu even before the former Ateneo star can get his feet wet in the pro league.
“We expect Chris Tiu to take the spot left by Paul Lee who will be out for much of the conference,” Guiao told Spin.ph following Rain or Shine’s close 92-98 loss to Barako Bull at the Reyes gym.
Guiao also has no doubts that Tiu will be up to the task, describing the longtime amateur star as a fast learner who has the skills to run the show from the point guard position.
“Mabilis namang nakaka-pick up si Chris. Though he’s not gonna be our main option on offense, still he can knock down the threes when needed. He can also direct our plays and dish out assists also," said Guiao, recently named Coach of the Year after leading the Painters to the Governors Cup championship.
Tiu, taken with the No. 7 pick overall in the last rookie draft, is also an underrated defender, Guiao said.
"Defensively, people underestimate him, but honestly, he’s also a good defender kaya malaking bagay siya ngayon especially in the absence of Paul,” said the Painters coach.
Tiu is also expected to get a lot of help in the backcourt from former high school teammate TY Tang and Smart Gilas 2.0 standouts Jeff Chan and Gabe Norwood, a do-it-all player who is expected to share the point guard duties with Tang and Tiu in Lee's absence.
A bigger concern for Guiao is Rain or Shine's lack of size in the frontline -- a problem that was eased by the presence of import Jamelle Cornley in the Governors Cup but should be magnified in an all-Filipino tournament.
However, Guiao is counting on undersized and underrated frontliners like Larry Rodriguez at Ronnie Matias to ease the load on Beau Belga and JR Quinahan.
“Maliit kami coming into the season, but this would be a perfect opportunity for a lot of my undersized big men to step up," the 53-year-old said.
"Kasi kung mapapansin mo, sila Larry Rodriguez at Ronnie Matias di naman gaanong nagamit nung past conferences na may import. Ngayong all-Filipino, opportunity na nila ito to show what they can do.” added the 53-year-old Guiao.
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Rain or Shine rookie Chris Tiu, pictured right with Ginebra's Jayjay Helterbrand, must hit the ground running if he hopes to impress coach Yeng Guiao. Jerome Ascano
With last season's Rookie of the Year awardee Lee set to sit out a good chunk of the Philippine Cup eliminations as he recovers from shoulder surgery, Guiao this early has put a huge responsibility on the shoulders of Tiu even before the former Ateneo star can get his feet wet in the pro league.
“We expect Chris Tiu to take the spot left by Paul Lee who will be out for much of the conference,” Guiao told Spin.ph following Rain or Shine’s close 92-98 loss to Barako Bull at the Reyes gym.
Guiao also has no doubts that Tiu will be up to the task, describing the longtime amateur star as a fast learner who has the skills to run the show from the point guard position.
“Mabilis namang nakaka-pick up si Chris. Though he’s not gonna be our main option on offense, still he can knock down the threes when needed. He can also direct our plays and dish out assists also," said Guiao, recently named Coach of the Year after leading the Painters to the Governors Cup championship.
Tiu, taken with the No. 7 pick overall in the last rookie draft, is also an underrated defender, Guiao said.
"Defensively, people underestimate him, but honestly, he’s also a good defender kaya malaking bagay siya ngayon especially in the absence of Paul,” said the Painters coach.
Tiu is also expected to get a lot of help in the backcourt from former high school teammate TY Tang and Smart Gilas 2.0 standouts Jeff Chan and Gabe Norwood, a do-it-all player who is expected to share the point guard duties with Tang and Tiu in Lee's absence.
A bigger concern for Guiao is Rain or Shine's lack of size in the frontline -- a problem that was eased by the presence of import Jamelle Cornley in the Governors Cup but should be magnified in an all-Filipino tournament.
However, Guiao is counting on undersized and underrated frontliners like Larry Rodriguez at Ronnie Matias to ease the load on Beau Belga and JR Quinahan.
“Maliit kami coming into the season, but this would be a perfect opportunity for a lot of my undersized big men to step up," the 53-year-old said.
"Kasi kung mapapansin mo, sila Larry Rodriguez at Ronnie Matias di naman gaanong nagamit nung past conferences na may import. Ngayong all-Filipino, opportunity na nila ito to show what they can do.” added the 53-year-old Guiao.
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Rain or Shine rookie Chris Tiu, pictured right with Ginebra's Jayjay Helterbrand, must hit the ground running if he hopes to impress coach Yeng Guiao. Jerome Ascano
RAIN or Shine coach Yeng Guiao is confident rookie Chris Tiu can hold the fort in the absence of star guard Paul Lee and keep the Elasto Painters respectable in the early stages of the PBA's 38th season.
With last season's Rookie of the Year awardee Lee set to sit out a good chunk of the Philippine Cup eliminations as he recovers from shoulder surgery, Guiao this early has put a huge responsibility on the shoulders of Tiu even before the former Ateneo star can get his feet wet in the pro league.
“We expect Chris Tiu to take the spot left by Paul Lee who will be out for much of the conference,” Guiao told Spin.ph following Rain or Shine’s close 92-98 loss to Barako Bull at the Reyes gym.
Guiao also has no doubts that Tiu will be up to the task, describing the longtime amateur star as a fast learner who has the skills to run the show from the point guard position.
“Mabilis namang nakaka-pick up si Chris. Though he’s not gonna be our main option on offense, still he can knock down the threes when needed. He can also direct our plays and dish out assists also," said Guiao, recently named Coach of the Year after leading the Painters to the Governors Cup championship.
Tiu, taken with the No. 7 pick overall in the last rookie draft, is also an underrated defender, Guiao said.
"Defensively, people underestimate him, but honestly, he’s also a good defender kaya malaking bagay siya ngayon especially in the absence of Paul,” said the Painters coach.
Tiu is also expected to get a lot of help in the backcourt from former high school teammate TY Tang and Smart Gilas 2.0 standouts Jeff Chan and Gabe Norwood, a do-it-all player who is expected to share the point guard duties with Tang and Tiu in Lee's absence.
A bigger concern for Guiao is Rain or Shine's lack of size in the frontline -- a problem that was eased by the presence of import Jamelle Cornley in the Governors Cup but should be magnified in an all-Filipino tournament.
However, Guiao is counting on undersized and underrated frontliners like Larry Rodriguez at Ronnie Matias to ease the load on Beau Belga and JR Quinahan.
“Maliit kami coming into the season, but this would be a perfect opportunity for a lot of my undersized big men to step up," the 53-year-old said.
"Kasi kung mapapansin mo, sila Larry Rodriguez at Ronnie Matias di naman gaanong nagamit nung past conferences na may import. Ngayong all-Filipino, opportunity na nila ito to show what they can do.” added the 53-year-old Guiao.
With last season's Rookie of the Year awardee Lee set to sit out a good chunk of the Philippine Cup eliminations as he recovers from shoulder surgery, Guiao this early has put a huge responsibility on the shoulders of Tiu even before the former Ateneo star can get his feet wet in the pro league.
“We expect Chris Tiu to take the spot left by Paul Lee who will be out for much of the conference,” Guiao told Spin.ph following Rain or Shine’s close 92-98 loss to Barako Bull at the Reyes gym.
Guiao also has no doubts that Tiu will be up to the task, describing the longtime amateur star as a fast learner who has the skills to run the show from the point guard position.
“Mabilis namang nakaka-pick up si Chris. Though he’s not gonna be our main option on offense, still he can knock down the threes when needed. He can also direct our plays and dish out assists also," said Guiao, recently named Coach of the Year after leading the Painters to the Governors Cup championship.
Tiu, taken with the No. 7 pick overall in the last rookie draft, is also an underrated defender, Guiao said.
"Defensively, people underestimate him, but honestly, he’s also a good defender kaya malaking bagay siya ngayon especially in the absence of Paul,” said the Painters coach.
Tiu is also expected to get a lot of help in the backcourt from former high school teammate TY Tang and Smart Gilas 2.0 standouts Jeff Chan and Gabe Norwood, a do-it-all player who is expected to share the point guard duties with Tang and Tiu in Lee's absence.
A bigger concern for Guiao is Rain or Shine's lack of size in the frontline -- a problem that was eased by the presence of import Jamelle Cornley in the Governors Cup but should be magnified in an all-Filipino tournament.
However, Guiao is counting on undersized and underrated frontliners like Larry Rodriguez at Ronnie Matias to ease the load on Beau Belga and JR Quinahan.
“Maliit kami coming into the season, but this would be a perfect opportunity for a lot of my undersized big men to step up," the 53-year-old said.
"Kasi kung mapapansin mo, sila Larry Rodriguez at Ronnie Matias di naman gaanong nagamit nung past conferences na may import. Ngayong all-Filipino, opportunity na nila ito to show what they can do.” added the 53-year-old Guiao.
Philippines loses bidding war as Lebanon awarded 2013 hosting rights By Gerry Ramos
SBP president Manny Pangilinan led a high-powered team that made the pitch for the country's bid to host the 2013 Fiba-Asia for Men before the ruling body's executive board in Tokyo. Jerome Ascano
THE country’s bid to earn a berth in the 2014 Fiba-World Championship suffered a major blow when Lebanon was awarded the rights to host next year's qualifying tournament.
Lebanon was officially named the site of the 2013 Fiba-Asia Men's Championship by the Fiba-Asia executive board, beating out the Philippines in a hotly-contested bidding war on Wednesday at the Grand Prince Takanawa Hotel in Tokyo, Japan.
The top three teams from the 2013 tournament earn berths to the world basketball championships in Spain.
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive director Sonny Barrios confirmed the news, but added the country could still host the event should Lebanon's preparations for the biggest basketball tournament in the Asian region is left wanting in Fiba-Asia's eyes.
"It's Lebanon," said Barrios in an SMS message from the Japanese capital, "but with a clause that it will be given to the Philippines if they can't make it."
Majority in the executive board reportedly voted in favor of Lebanon. One of its members, secretary-general Hagop Khajirian, is a Lebanese who personally visited the country last month to conduct an ocular inspection of the Mall of Asia Arena, which, according to Barrios, impressed the basketball official.
The SBP has no comment in the meantime, Barrios said.
SBP president Manny V.Pangilinan led the group of Filipino cage officials -- all in their shiny suits -- who personally made the pitch for the country’s hosting of the Fiba-Asia Championship For Men next year.
SBP's visual presentation included pictures of kids playing in sand lot courts and President Aquino honoring Smart Gilas after its victory in the Jones Cup in Taipei.
Pangilinan began to tinker with the idea of bidding for the hosting rights last year shortly after the 26thedition of the meet concluded in Wuhan, China, aware that homecourt edge could greatly boost the country’s chance of making it back to the World Championship.
The SBP official made the presentation before the Fiba-Asia executive board, along with PBA commissioner Chito Salud, Barrios, and former Fiba-Asia secretary-general Moying Martelino.
After the Filipinos, the Lebanese made their case before the Fiba-Asia executive board, with the legendary player Fadi El-Khatib and teammate Ellie Stephan personally leading the campaign.
Two hours after the presentation, Pangilinan was told about the bad news just when the SBP and Smart Gilas-Pilipinas team were paying a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador Manolo Lopez.
"I thought the SBP made a clear and thorough presentation. Aside from our country's excellent playing venues, hotels, and transport facilities to be dedicated to the event, emphasis was placed on the tremendous fan base basketball enjoys in Manila, a factor that should have given us the edge," said an obviously disappointed Salud.
"It is a pity that the Fiba-Asia executive board did not see it that way. It would have been a great opportunity for Fiba to see for itself how ardent and knowledgeable Filipino basketball fans are."
Lebanon has yet to host the Fiba-Asia meet, while the Philippines was the site of its inaugural tournamentin 1960, and last staged it in 1973.
The Middle East country, however, is staging the Fiba-Asia Champions Cup next month.
Lebanon was originally the host of the 2011 Fiba-Asia Championship For Men – the qualifier for the London Olympics – but begged off from staging the meet that was later held in Wuhan, China.
Qatar and Iran were earlier reported considering of bidding for the event, but backed out at the last minute.
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Lebanon was officially named the site of the 2013 Fiba-Asia Men's Championship by the Fiba-Asia executive board, beating out the Philippines in a hotly-contested bidding war on Wednesday at the Grand Prince Takanawa Hotel in Tokyo, Japan.
The top three teams from the 2013 tournament earn berths to the world basketball championships in Spain.
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive director Sonny Barrios confirmed the news, but added the country could still host the event should Lebanon's preparations for the biggest basketball tournament in the Asian region is left wanting in Fiba-Asia's eyes.
"It's Lebanon," said Barrios in an SMS message from the Japanese capital, "but with a clause that it will be given to the Philippines if they can't make it."
Majority in the executive board reportedly voted in favor of Lebanon. One of its members, secretary-general Hagop Khajirian, is a Lebanese who personally visited the country last month to conduct an ocular inspection of the Mall of Asia Arena, which, according to Barrios, impressed the basketball official.
The SBP has no comment in the meantime, Barrios said.
SBP president Manny V.Pangilinan led the group of Filipino cage officials -- all in their shiny suits -- who personally made the pitch for the country’s hosting of the Fiba-Asia Championship For Men next year.
SBP's visual presentation included pictures of kids playing in sand lot courts and President Aquino honoring Smart Gilas after its victory in the Jones Cup in Taipei.
Pangilinan began to tinker with the idea of bidding for the hosting rights last year shortly after the 26thedition of the meet concluded in Wuhan, China, aware that homecourt edge could greatly boost the country’s chance of making it back to the World Championship.
The SBP official made the presentation before the Fiba-Asia executive board, along with PBA commissioner Chito Salud, Barrios, and former Fiba-Asia secretary-general Moying Martelino.
After the Filipinos, the Lebanese made their case before the Fiba-Asia executive board, with the legendary player Fadi El-Khatib and teammate Ellie Stephan personally leading the campaign.
Two hours after the presentation, Pangilinan was told about the bad news just when the SBP and Smart Gilas-Pilipinas team were paying a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador Manolo Lopez.
"I thought the SBP made a clear and thorough presentation. Aside from our country's excellent playing venues, hotels, and transport facilities to be dedicated to the event, emphasis was placed on the tremendous fan base basketball enjoys in Manila, a factor that should have given us the edge," said an obviously disappointed Salud.
"It is a pity that the Fiba-Asia executive board did not see it that way. It would have been a great opportunity for Fiba to see for itself how ardent and knowledgeable Filipino basketball fans are."
Lebanon has yet to host the Fiba-Asia meet, while the Philippines was the site of its inaugural tournamentin 1960, and last staged it in 1973.
The Middle East country, however, is staging the Fiba-Asia Champions Cup next month.
Lebanon was originally the host of the 2011 Fiba-Asia Championship For Men – the qualifier for the London Olympics – but begged off from staging the meet that was later held in Wuhan, China.
Qatar and Iran were earlier reported considering of bidding for the event, but backed out at the last minute.
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Ginebra hopeful new jersey will bring change of fortune By Gerry Ramos
The Barangay Ginebra Kings, retooled with two first-round picks and a top-caliber veteran guard, complete the new look with a new kit. Jerome Ascano
THE Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings officially unveiled Wednesday three new sets of their red-and-white uniform, which they will wear beginning the 38th season of the PBA.
From coach Siot Tanquingcen to reigning league MVP Mark Caguioa, just about everybody in the team is hopeful the change will bring a change of fortune – and a championship for the league’s most popular ballclub.
"We're excited to unveil our new jersey and looking forward to winning a championship," said Caguioa speaking on behalf of the team during the formal rite held at the Gateway Suites at the Araneta Center.
The new playing jersey is also a fitting way to welcome the team’s new players in rookie Chris Ellis and Keith Jensen, and star point guard L.A. Tenorio.
The three, according to Caguioa and backcourt partner JayJay Helterbrand, will make the Gin Kings more competitive the entire season, beginning with the Philippine Cup.
“The addition of rookies will make it easier for us veterans. Mas magiging madali sa amin, these guys can run and score,” added Caguioa.
“L.A. (Tenorio) will definitely be a big part of this team,” said Helterbrand. "For me personally, it takes a lot of pressure out of me, it will take the pressure out of us in the backcourt. He’s a great addition to the team.”
Aside from Caguioa and Helterbrand, also present during the unveiling ceremony were Ellis, Jensen, Elmer Espiritu, Rob Labagala, Allein Maliksi, Willie Wilson, Billy Mamaril, Dylan Ababou, Rico Maierhofer, Kerby Raymundo, Mike Cortez, and Rudy Hatfield.
Only Tenorio and veteran big man Eric Menk were not around.
The entire coaching staff likewise attended the event led by Siot Tanquingcen and assistants Allan Caidic, Alfrancis Chua, Juno Sauler, Art Dela Cruz, Freddie Abuda, and team manager Samboy Lim.
Tanquingcen said the Gin Kings are already complete, although he admitted they still lack one big man in the middle.
“Tryouts are already done and over. Yes, kulang kami sa isa pang malaki, pero gagawan na lang namin ng paraan iyan,” said the soft-spoken mentor.
At the moment, Tanquingcen said the Gin Kings are currently 60 to 70 percent ready with the new season set to start two weeks from now.
“We have the benefit of doing good practice games, so I can say we’re probably within 60 to 70 percent ready,” said Tanquingcen, adding Tenorio had only practiced twice with the team since being acquired in a blockbuster offseason trade.
Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (GSMI) marketing manager Nelson S. Elises said Barangay Ginebra San Miguel will always be a strong marketing complement to the Ginebra San Miguel brand, the world’s number one selling gin.
"Ginebra ang pinakasikat na basketball team sa bansa. Survey po iyan," said Elises.
“Our Ginebra San Miguel basketball team is one of the reasons why the brand continues to enjoy the distinction as the number one selling gin in the world and the top-of-mind choice among consumers in the country,”he added.
source: http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/ginebra-hopeful-new-jersey-will-bring-change-of-fortune
From coach Siot Tanquingcen to reigning league MVP Mark Caguioa, just about everybody in the team is hopeful the change will bring a change of fortune – and a championship for the league’s most popular ballclub.
"We're excited to unveil our new jersey and looking forward to winning a championship," said Caguioa speaking on behalf of the team during the formal rite held at the Gateway Suites at the Araneta Center.
The new playing jersey is also a fitting way to welcome the team’s new players in rookie Chris Ellis and Keith Jensen, and star point guard L.A. Tenorio.
The three, according to Caguioa and backcourt partner JayJay Helterbrand, will make the Gin Kings more competitive the entire season, beginning with the Philippine Cup.
“The addition of rookies will make it easier for us veterans. Mas magiging madali sa amin, these guys can run and score,” added Caguioa.
“L.A. (Tenorio) will definitely be a big part of this team,” said Helterbrand. "For me personally, it takes a lot of pressure out of me, it will take the pressure out of us in the backcourt. He’s a great addition to the team.”
Aside from Caguioa and Helterbrand, also present during the unveiling ceremony were Ellis, Jensen, Elmer Espiritu, Rob Labagala, Allein Maliksi, Willie Wilson, Billy Mamaril, Dylan Ababou, Rico Maierhofer, Kerby Raymundo, Mike Cortez, and Rudy Hatfield.
Only Tenorio and veteran big man Eric Menk were not around.
The entire coaching staff likewise attended the event led by Siot Tanquingcen and assistants Allan Caidic, Alfrancis Chua, Juno Sauler, Art Dela Cruz, Freddie Abuda, and team manager Samboy Lim.
Tanquingcen said the Gin Kings are already complete, although he admitted they still lack one big man in the middle.
“Tryouts are already done and over. Yes, kulang kami sa isa pang malaki, pero gagawan na lang namin ng paraan iyan,” said the soft-spoken mentor.
At the moment, Tanquingcen said the Gin Kings are currently 60 to 70 percent ready with the new season set to start two weeks from now.
“We have the benefit of doing good practice games, so I can say we’re probably within 60 to 70 percent ready,” said Tanquingcen, adding Tenorio had only practiced twice with the team since being acquired in a blockbuster offseason trade.
Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (GSMI) marketing manager Nelson S. Elises said Barangay Ginebra San Miguel will always be a strong marketing complement to the Ginebra San Miguel brand, the world’s number one selling gin.
"Ginebra ang pinakasikat na basketball team sa bansa. Survey po iyan," said Elises.
“Our Ginebra San Miguel basketball team is one of the reasons why the brand continues to enjoy the distinction as the number one selling gin in the world and the top-of-mind choice among consumers in the country,”he added.
source: http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/ginebra-hopeful-new-jersey-will-bring-change-of-fortune
Gilas coach wary of 'dangerous' Taiwanese By the staff
Gabe Norwood, left, says the Taiwanese "are quick and move around a lot." Smart Gilas teammate LA Tenorio, however, believes Taipei will have no answer for Marcus Douthit. Fibaasia.net
CHINESE-Taipei has never beaten the Philippines since the birth of the Smart Gilas program, but there’s a reason why Chot Reyes is not letting his guard down ahead of their quarterfinal showdown on Thursday in the Fiba Asia Cup.
“This is the strongest Taiwanese team I’ve seen,” the Smart Gilas coach said. “They have good shooters and good big men. They’re dangerous.”
That should be enough warning to get the Nationals back on their feet and working hard in practice after a day of rest, shopping, and a little sightseeing in Tokyo.
The last time they met, Smart Gilas 2.0 held off the Taiwanese, 76-72, a month ago before a raucous home crowd in Taipei, but Gabe Norwood came away from that game impressed with the way their opponent played.
“They’re quick and they move around a lot,” Norwood said. “And they have big guys who really can play. They’re going to be a dangerous opponent for us and we have to come out and play our best.”
That Taipei team is expected to once again lean on Tien Lei, the former Dallas Mavericks invitee whose alley-oop dunk on Tuesday gave the Taiwanese a 75-73 win over Qatar and the No. 3 seeding in Group B.
However, Jones Cup hero LA Tenorio believes that as good as the Taiwanese are, Gilas still has the edge over them because of one factor – Marcus Douthit.
“They’re a dangerous opponent, but I think we can handle them because they have no one who can stop Marcus,” said the heady Ginebra guard.
Tenorio should by now be a marked man among the Taipei players. He torched the Taiwanese with 11 points, all coming in the final quarter, to start a hot streak that ended with him holding the tournament MVP award.
The winner of the 2 p.m. game will most likely meet Iran and its top star Samad Bahrami, in the Final Four. The Group B topnotcher battles minnow Uzbekistan in one of the quarterfinal games beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Lebanon, the top seed in Group A, takes on Qatar while second-seeded Japan hopes to take advantage of its hometown crowd when it faces China’s ‘B’ team, the third-seed in Group A, in the nightcap at 7 p.m.
source: http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/gilas-coach-wary-of-dangerous-taiwanese
“This is the strongest Taiwanese team I’ve seen,” the Smart Gilas coach said. “They have good shooters and good big men. They’re dangerous.”
That should be enough warning to get the Nationals back on their feet and working hard in practice after a day of rest, shopping, and a little sightseeing in Tokyo.
The last time they met, Smart Gilas 2.0 held off the Taiwanese, 76-72, a month ago before a raucous home crowd in Taipei, but Gabe Norwood came away from that game impressed with the way their opponent played.
“They’re quick and they move around a lot,” Norwood said. “And they have big guys who really can play. They’re going to be a dangerous opponent for us and we have to come out and play our best.”
That Taipei team is expected to once again lean on Tien Lei, the former Dallas Mavericks invitee whose alley-oop dunk on Tuesday gave the Taiwanese a 75-73 win over Qatar and the No. 3 seeding in Group B.
However, Jones Cup hero LA Tenorio believes that as good as the Taiwanese are, Gilas still has the edge over them because of one factor – Marcus Douthit.
“They’re a dangerous opponent, but I think we can handle them because they have no one who can stop Marcus,” said the heady Ginebra guard.
Tenorio should by now be a marked man among the Taipei players. He torched the Taiwanese with 11 points, all coming in the final quarter, to start a hot streak that ended with him holding the tournament MVP award.
The winner of the 2 p.m. game will most likely meet Iran and its top star Samad Bahrami, in the Final Four. The Group B topnotcher battles minnow Uzbekistan in one of the quarterfinal games beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Lebanon, the top seed in Group A, takes on Qatar while second-seeded Japan hopes to take advantage of its hometown crowd when it faces China’s ‘B’ team, the third-seed in Group A, in the nightcap at 7 p.m.
source: http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/gilas-coach-wary-of-dangerous-taiwanese
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