How to improve Gilas? We need 'super drastic' measures
SPIN.ph's Reuben Terrado has a long list of things that needs to be change to turn the Gilas program around
SPIN.ph's Reuben Terrado has a long list of things that needs to be change to turn the Gilas program around
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00:00 When it comes to basketball, we need drastic measures.
00:03 As in, super drastic.
00:05 That's what I would term it.
00:06 Because there are a lot of things that need to be changed.
00:09 I don't know what's happening in court right now.
00:17 We can't do anything because that's the team.
00:20 So, I think we have to still thank the players for their effort.
00:26 Because they're the ones in court.
00:28 They're the ones who put in the effort.
00:29 I'm sure they wanted to win, but of course, the opponent is strong.
00:32 I think if we want to be competitive in the whole world when it comes to basketball,
00:38 we need drastic measures.
00:40 As in, super drastic.
00:42 That's what I would term it.
00:43 Because there are a lot of things that need to be changed.
00:46 When it comes to culture, when it comes to our basketball in itself.
00:52 That will only happen if the ones on top will act.
00:55 I think they're the ones who really need to move forward.
00:58 The ones on top.
01:00 I don't want to talk about coaching strategy and coach shot and all.
01:05 But at the end of the day, it's command responsibility who's on top.
01:09 I think they should be the ones who act here if they want to be competitive.
01:14 A lot of things should happen.
01:15 Maybe that's one of my suggestions.
01:16 Or the PBA.
01:17 I think the PBA should also step in.
01:20 Let's forget about the professional rules.
01:23 Let's go with FIBA rules.
01:24 So that even in our league, they know the FIBA rules.
01:29 They don't need to adjust.
01:31 That's one.
01:32 Second, they need to improve their parity.
01:36 Also, it develops the league.
01:38 It develops the players.
01:39 Another thing, let's expose our players abroad.
01:42 Let's not just stay here.
01:44 Let's join the Jones Cup.
01:45 Let's join the pocket tournaments.
01:48 Every offseason.
01:49 Or let's build our own league or tournament.
01:53 Let's bring in foreign teams.
01:55 Strong teams so that our national team and even the club teams can compete.
01:59 And then, maybe another thing.
02:01 Change the calendar.
02:02 Let's follow the FIBA calendar.
02:04 If there's no league, no tournament during this month, let's not play.
02:11 Let's follow the FIBA calendar.
02:12 If there are windows, let's prepare.
02:17 If there's an offseason, let's have an offseason.
02:19 There should be no games.
02:20 Things like that.
02:21 If we want Coach Tabb, I agree with Coach Tabb.
02:25 He's a good candidate.
02:27 The SBF FIBA, Jande, can they forgive and forget Coach Tabb?
02:33 The SMC, can they forgive and forget Coach Tabb?
02:36 Because we've heard a lot that this player wasn't borrowed because Coach Tabb is the coach.
02:42 Can we forget those small things for the sake of Philippine basketball?
02:48 Things like that.
02:51 That's why I said that a lot of things need to happen in order for us to be competitive in the world stage.
02:58 There are grassroots programs that need to be implemented.
03:02 We need to find big players and shooters.
03:04 A lot of things need to happen.
03:06 At the end of the day, what will our leaders do?
03:09 Who will answer that?
03:10 For us to be competitive, drastic measures and maybe a political will on their part.
03:17 That's my final word.
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