It's confirmed that Smart Gilas will play in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) this upcoming season. The Smart Gilas fans' are excited about this as we get to see the future of Philippine basketball. It was also reported (Bill Velasco) that the PBA will allow CJ Giles to play despite opposition from several coaches like Fernandez. It's a great decision, sir. Besides, Giles will be a Filipino soon. I think it would be better if some PBA squads treat this development as a challenge rather than an impediment / or an added burden. In addition, Smart Gilas games will count to give PBA teams added motivation as the latter doesn't treat exhibition matches seriously. I think PBA rules will be used, this is the only point I disagree. Kudos to the PBA for giving this opportunity to the Smart Gilas National Team.
I don't think Smart Gilas will easily destroy other teams in the league. Let's give the PBA players more credit, as seasoned veterans they won't just allow themselves to lose to amateurs. Besides, the grueling college basketball season will take its toll on some players in the team. Yes, it's a fact. But one thing is for certain though, the matches will be competitive. Smart Gilas is an amateur team that gave many professional teams with imports a hard time during the last Fiba-Asia Champions Cup eventually placing fifth.
It will take time before Smart Gilas blossoms into a formidable fighting unit capable of beating any team in the region. However, the team always give its 100% in the court as the players understand what are they fighting for. The challenge for Smart Gilas is massive as there are reports only two Asian teams will qualify for the London Olympics. SBP said they will lobby, but it's not certain whether they will succeed.
Smart Gilas frontline will be the biggest in PBA history:
CJ Giles 6-10
Junmar Fajardo 6 - 10
Greg Slaughter 6 -10
Rabeh Al-Hussaini 6- 8
Philippine Basketball Association All Filipino Conference will start on the 11th of October G.w.
I don't think Smart Gilas will easily destroy other teams in the league. Let's give the PBA players more credit, as seasoned veterans they won't just allow themselves to lose to amateurs. Besides, the grueling college basketball season will take its toll on some players in the team. Yes, it's a fact. But one thing is for certain though, the matches will be competitive. Smart Gilas is an amateur team that gave many professional teams with imports a hard time during the last Fiba-Asia Champions Cup eventually placing fifth.
It will take time before Smart Gilas blossoms into a formidable fighting unit capable of beating any team in the region. However, the team always give its 100% in the court as the players understand what are they fighting for. The challenge for Smart Gilas is massive as there are reports only two Asian teams will qualify for the London Olympics. SBP said they will lobby, but it's not certain whether they will succeed.
Smart Gilas frontline will be the biggest in PBA history:
CJ Giles 6-10
Junmar Fajardo 6 - 10
Greg Slaughter 6 -10
Rabeh Al-Hussaini 6- 8
Philippine Basketball Association All Filipino Conference will start on the 11th of October G.w.
Smart Gilas PBA Schedule Will Be Posted Soon...
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