What fans are saying about Gilas' disastrous World Cup
We ask fans for their reactions on Gilas Pilipinas' disappointing campaign in the Fiba Basketball World Cup 2023
We ask fans for their reactions on Gilas Pilipinas' disappointing campaign in the Fiba Basketball World Cup 2023
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00:00 After the first three losses, the Philippines won another match against South Sudan
00:06 in the 2023 FIFA Basketball World Cup Classification Stage.
00:10 Because of this, the Olympic Dream of the Philippines has finally come to an end.
00:16 So we will ask our fellow Filipinos,
00:18 what can be changed and what can be fixed in the basketball and the Philippines?
00:25 [Music]
00:33 What can you say about the performance of the Philippines in the World Cup so far?
00:37 A little frustrated with the outcome because we didn't win, right?
00:41 So during the first game, we should have improved on the player shuffle of Coach Chot.
00:47 We really need to improve on our shooting.
00:50 They seem to be focusing too much on our imparting Clarkson.
00:55 So I hope the passing and ball rotation will be better.
01:00 Satisfied because they tried their best.
01:02 But maybe the ball movement is more because it seems like it's individual.
01:06 It's all isolation.
01:07 We are disappointed with the play of the Gillas because they don't seem to have any adjustment.
01:13 So they are more on isolation.
01:17 I feel like that's not the full potential of the Gillas.
01:20 So they can still do it.
01:22 I'm not satisfied because their preparation is clear.
01:28 Their offense is even clear.
01:30 The preparation is clear.
01:32 I thought they were an NBA player.
01:33 Very disappointing.
01:35 I wish they were there.
01:37 Like almost there, especially the first game.
01:39 Admittedly, the players were good.
01:41 So it's more of the composition and the play sets, etc. that was lacking.
01:47 Of course, at first, it was a disappointment because we were the host country.
01:53 But I saw their determination.
01:56 And sometimes, of course, there are times when we lose, especially to strong teams.
02:01 Maybe it's the lack of preparation.
02:04 And of course, the familiar play of each one is lacking.
02:10 So it's a bit difficult.
02:11 And the advantage of the opponent is really big.
02:17 What has to change for Gillas Pilipinas and Philippine basketball
02:21 to make the teams that will be sent more competitive?
02:24 Maybe more exposure of international games.
02:27 And their preparation is lacking.
02:31 There should be more chemistry
02:34 because most of the players are coming from different tournaments.
02:39 And there should be more time for them to gel.
02:43 The players, shooters, and coaching staff should change their strategies.
02:49 I would consider really Coach Tab Baldwin
02:52 who's an international coach with so much international experience.
02:57 Or maybe a former Gillas player who really has a heart and loves Jimmy Laalapag.
03:02 If possible, let's just bring back Coach Tab and Coach Nenad.
03:07 Let's remove Coach Chut
03:10 and the SBP officials who don't listen to the calls of basketball fans.
03:16 That's what's going to change.
03:17 I've noticed that we're still more on dribbling.
03:21 While other countries are more on passing and ball rotation.
03:26 That's what's lacking.
03:28 And maybe the shooting is not improving.
03:31 I think the way of playing is too westernized
03:35 and it doesn't fit our playstyle.
03:36 So we should look more towards our Asian neighbors.
03:40 Actually, Japan is doing good.
03:43 So I think we should base our playstyle on them.
03:46 Not about height, more on speed and counters.
03:50 We can see that the main focus of scoring is JC Lampok.
03:56 So I hope that next time, in the upcoming competitions,
03:58 we'll have ball rotation from point guard up to center in scoring.
04:03 So that when our star player is eliminated,
04:06 we'll still have a chance to score and win the World Cup.
04:12 The size of our players is not enough as compared to other teams.
04:19 First of all, the system.
04:20 We have talent, we have everything.
04:23 But the system is outdated.
04:26 So that's the first thing that needs to be improved
04:29 so that we can at least be together.
04:31 [music]
04:34 For the whole Philippines,
04:36 we'll just fight, we'll be alive.
04:38 We'll just keep fighting.
04:40 The ball is round.
04:41 We'll practice.
04:42 We're here to support the people of the Philippines.
04:45 Long live the basketball of the Philippines.
04:47 Good luck.
04:47 I hope that in the Asian Games, we'll recover.
04:49 And in the next World Cup, I hope we'll be better.
04:52 Heart.
04:53 They'll recover for sure.
04:55 Because we have a lot of good players who are still young.
04:59 Congrats because we're now in the same team as the International.
05:02 And just keep going.
05:05 Maybe in the near future, we'll be together with the top teams in the world.
05:10 Keep on working hard and keep on improving.
05:12 Thank you to the GILAS team.
05:13 As in, I'm still very proud that we're almost there, but we'll recover.
05:18 Don't lose hope.
05:19 Heart.
05:20 Fight.
05:20 And the time will come when we'll be the ones to win the International Tournament.
05:24 Just keep going.
05:25 We have talent, so we just need to improve.
05:28 And stop having a crab mentality.
05:30 Thank you for representing our country with your effort and dedication.
05:36 I hope that in the next games, we'll be better.
05:41 You can do it.
05:43 The whole world is watching you.
05:44 [MUSIC]
05:47 (upbeat music)