PENNSYLVANIA – Former PBA gamers not too long ago gathered at a significant sports activities occasion organized by the Northern America Basketball Association (NABA) for the Filipino group in Northern America and Canada.
During the occasion, they expressed their help for Chot Reyes, the previous coach of Gilas Pilipinas, and mentioned the challenges confronted by the staff within the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Marc Steven Victoria, who as soon as performed for Reyes at Pop Cola within the PBA, was a type of who shared his ideas on the matter. He believes there have been some issues with preparation and roster development, but in addition acknowledged Reyes for his achievements in his adorned teaching profession.
“Well, Coach Chot, he was my coach throughout my rookie 12 months within the PBA. I performed for Pop beneath his staff so Coach Chot, I imply, marami na siyang na show eh. Ang naging problema lang, I believe, nagkulang sa preparation so talagang yun ang primary,” Victoria said.
“Si JC dumating medyo late na. Hindi siya nakasama sa China. You know it is a massive issue for them na maka-gel nila yung mga bagong staff. And then another factor is lack of level guard wala tayong pure na level guard. Jordan Clarkson he is an NBA participant, something bigay mo lang yung bola sa kanya gagawin niya every little thing,” he added.
“Kay Chot, I heard he already stepped down as a head coach, so I’m very glad for this profession. Actually, marami na siyang nabigay sa bansa natin sa larangan ng basketball after which marami na rin siya napatunayan. But this time, I believe it was an excellent determination for him to step down and higher to provide it one other change to ever deserve it “
Rhoel Gomez, a former Alaska point guard, stressed the need for a well-structured program for the players who will represent the Philippines in the next FIBA World Cup. He acknowledged the challenges faced by Reyes and the team but recognized Reyes as a great coach. He also highlighted the importance of accepting the harsh realities of competition while keeping the Philippines in mind.
William Marasigan and Alex Crisano of Ginebra also expressed their support for Reyes, believing that the Philippines had a strong roster but just fell short during the tournament. They praised Reyes as an experienced coach who had performed admirably.
“He’s a coach who knows how to handle things professionally. He’s been in this profession for years, and he excels at what he does, regardless of what people may say. Representing the country is not an easy task, you know. It’s all about ‘puso’ (heart). In my book, he’s a great coach, and he’ll keep doing what he does because that’s who he is,” Crisano stated when interviewed.
Lenny Reyes, one other former PBA participant, referred to as on the general public to cease criticizing Coach Chot and as an alternative help Team Pilipinas, expressing unhappiness at Reyes’s determination to step down because of the stress he confronted.
He shared his private expertise taking part in beneath the coach in 1996 and pressured the necessity to proceed strengthening and serving to the Philippines.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
