SPORTS BANTER: Sa ating Sports Banter, nakapanayam natin live sina Mark Ordoñez, David Completo pati sina Head Coach Bing Victoria at Assistant Coach Leo Gatumbato mula Taguig Generals.

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00:30Coach, first of all, congratulations to you for winning another championship.

00:34What is it? Five times champion.

00:37So when did this start? What are the seasons of the NBL?

00:42I think it started in 2018.

00:44Then the pandemic stopped.

00:46But it went on.

00:48It's been going straight until now.

00:50Our last one was in 2024.

00:53With the number of championships that you won, how did you sustain it?

00:58The intensity, the hunger to win every championship.

01:03Coach and players, you can answer.

01:05You go first, coach.

01:06First of all, the challenge in the league is good.

01:10Inter-city, inter-town, inter-province.

01:14You have a challenge.

01:15So...

01:17In Taguig, the support of our local system is good.

01:23Our LGU, our mayor is supportive.

01:26We took care of our team for five or six years.

01:32We just added two or three new players.

01:36But the composition of the team is still intact.

01:40Coach, you said that the composition of the team is still intact.

01:43But is this the same team that played and gave five times championship titles?

01:50Majority, yes.

01:53Some of them worked.

01:55Of course, we give them a chance to grow.

02:00Not to stop.

02:01If someone says goodbye to the team, someone will leave.

02:05So, someone will come.

02:07So, a lot of good additions came for us.

02:10Yes, coach.

02:11In addition to that, coach.

02:12You said that some are leaving and some are coming.

02:15But coach, for those who are coming, I heard that they are still homegrown.

02:19They are Taguig people.

02:22Yes, just like Fidel Castro.

02:24He graduated from PCU a long time ago.

02:28My players didn't invite him.

02:31He just found out.

02:32He tried out.

02:34Mark Gabirad.

02:37He was a rookie two years ago.

02:40They are all kids.

02:42They are all from Taguig.

02:44For coach Lu, what do you think are the challenges?

02:47What is the secret of the team to always win?

02:52The good thing about this team is that we have been friends for a long time.

02:59So, it's easy for them to express what we need to do as a team to win.

03:10They are all supportive of each other.

03:13Of course, there are times when there is a friendly competition or competition among themselves

03:22to get the most or the better of each individual or each player.

03:29So, that's the good thing about this team.

03:32They are hungry.

03:36Even if they are in the 4th or 3rd pitch, they still want to win each and every game.

03:43So, that's the good thing about this team.

03:46Among the players here, who is the 4th and 5th time champion?

03:52Our captain, Kevin Oliveria.

03:54Kino Alcantara.

03:57Jonathan Lonto.

03:58Who can I ask?

03:59OG.

04:00Team captain.

04:01Team captain.

04:02You are not allowed to teach here.

04:05Five times or four times?

04:07Five times.

04:08Five times.

04:09How heavy is the pressure to maintain the title of the team?

04:14And being the team captain, how do you lead your team in every game, in every season?

04:19It's not heavy.

04:21For us, it's the preparation.

04:25That's what's good about this team.

04:27The preparation, the coaches, everything is organized.

04:35If it's that smooth and organized, the players will just play.

04:41We don't need to do anything else.

04:44The plan is already smooth.

04:49It's really straightforward.

04:53He's with the coach, right?

04:54Yes.

04:56What's your position?

04:58Point guard.

04:59Point guard.

05:00So point guard is the anchor of the team.

05:04How do you play your role as the point guard of the team?

05:07This is a champion team.

05:09First of all, when we have a huddle, we really talk as a team.

05:15Every dead ball, we all talk.

05:20So the whole team can understand.

05:23Did you sweep the whole season?

05:26Or did you have a few losses?

05:29In the first four championships, it was all sweeps.

05:33Okay.

05:34This is the only time we had a game 5.

05:36Solid, really.

05:37So the last finals, that's where the game 5 reached?

05:41Yes.

05:42But we were 2-0 up.

05:44We almost won the game 3.

05:47But it's also good to play the camp tour.

05:50It was their home court.

05:53They won the game 3 and 4.

05:56Our problem was, I don't know if the players were still hungry to win.

06:02Since we lost the game 3 and 4,

06:04going game 5, I could see their frustration.

06:09Like, is this ours?

06:13But coach, with that being said, you said we swept the other competitions.

06:18What were our secrets in our team?

06:22Was it required?

06:23All the tag-teams?

06:24Yes.

06:25For the players, yes.

06:26All tag-teams.

06:27But for my coaches,

06:29because if you want a good organization,

06:32you need to have a good coaching staff.

06:34I have a scouting coach.

06:37I have trainers.

06:39I have PT.

06:40I have a first assistant.

06:42I have a second assistant.

06:43I have a defensive coach.

06:45I have a coach in the big man.

06:47So, if you look at my coaching staff,

06:49it's full.

06:50We're complete.

06:52We can really help everyone.

06:54Alright, coach.

06:55You said our coaching staff is complete.

06:58But I have a question for you, coach.

07:00Can you share with us your journey from playing college to UP, fighting maroons,

07:07and now you're a coach for Taguig Generals?

07:10Yes, because all of my coaches were good.

07:14I'm very proud.

07:15Jolipa, Eric Altamirano, the late Nick George,

07:19plus Orly Bauson, Charlie D.

07:23They were all good.

07:25Coach Virgil was my coach in RP.

07:28I learned a lot from them.

07:30So, what I saw was the key.

07:33You need to build your coaching staff first

07:35before you build your team.

07:37Before your system, you need to build your coaching staff.

07:40Coach Lu, how long have you been working with Coach Bing?

07:47Actually, we've been working with Coach Bing for a long time.

07:50He even became my player in Taguig.

07:54I think it was around 2008.

07:58Then, I became his coach in 2017,

08:05and also in Taguig.

08:07Then, in 2019, in college,

08:12and now, I'm back with him.

08:15So, you've been working with him for a long time.

08:17You've known each other for a long time.

08:19Something like that.

08:22That's what I wanted to ask you earlier.

08:24You became Coach Bing's player in 2008.

08:26Coach Lu, right?

08:27Yes.

08:28But Coach, you mentioned that you handpicked him.

08:30You said you built your coaching staff first.

08:32But Coach Lu,

08:34how did you pick your players in your team?

08:39Actually, in Taguig, they have leagues or tournaments.

08:44That's where Coach Bing looks for possible players.

08:49Aside from, like what you said,

08:54those who have been champions for a long time,

08:58when someone leaves,

09:01he has a chance to look for players in his league.

09:08So, that's one of his things.

09:11Then, he also has other acquaintances

09:15who would recommend him.

09:18So, from there,

09:20he picks the ones who are really fit for the team.

09:26I'll go to David.

09:28David.

09:29So, how many seasons have you been playing for Taguig?

09:32Actually, it's my rookie year.

09:34Rookie year, okay.

09:36So, as a rookie,

09:38five-time champion,

09:40does it put pressure on you

09:43or do you feel privileged because you're one of the ones chosen to represent the team?

09:47Champion team.

09:48I feel pressured but also privileged

09:50that I was able to play for Taguig Generals as a player.

09:57Then,

09:59what do you call this?

10:02That's it.

10:03Privilege.

10:04It's a privilege to be a five-time champion

10:06that I was given the chance to play for them

10:09and have playing time.

10:11I just did what the role and what they wanted, Coach.

10:14But tell us, as a rookie in the team,

10:17what else?

10:18How was your journey before playing for Taguig?

10:21Which team or league did you play for previously?

10:25I played for UCBL,

10:29a collegiate team at Olivares College.

10:31Okay.

10:33Then, the pandemic stopped.

10:36I worked for about four years

10:39and then I found out that...

10:41Actually, I found out a long time ago

10:43that I just tried playing for Taguig Generals.

10:46I tried out for Hochfield.

10:48They gave me another chance to play.

10:51Is this your first pro league?

10:52Yes.

10:53Oh, okay.

10:54That's why.

10:55So, from Olivares,

10:56you jumped and went to Taguig NBL.

10:59This is a champion team.

11:01What can you contribute as a rookie?

11:04Maybe, just be part of the team

11:06because when we went there, they were already there.

11:09We didn't have anything to prove

11:12because they were already there.

11:14We just did our job.

11:17That's it.

11:18That's what we need to do.

11:19Alright.

11:20But David, can you share with us

11:22how big of a boost this is for you

11:25or how big of a thing this is for you as an athlete

11:28to represent your community of Taguig Generals?

11:35It really boosts my morale

11:38because it's just us.

11:40It's just our barangay.

11:42We know each other.

11:44It's just my dream.

11:47Of course, who doesn't dream of being a basketball player

11:51and becoming famous?

11:53So, I'm really happy to be recognized by the city.

11:58Alright.

11:59Anyone from the players?

12:00How big of a thing is it for you to represent Taguig?

12:07For me, this is a huge opportunity

12:10because as an SQ person in our barangay,

12:14you can set a role model for the youth.

12:18I used to watch their vlogs.

12:21I started with Coach Bing when I was 17.

12:25Now, I've been staying with Coach Bing for 22 years.

12:28You're busting Coach Bing's education.

12:31Yes.

12:32I'm happy because I used to watch my brothers play on TV.

12:38Now, I'm with them.

12:40I can watch basketball.

12:41You said earlier that you're the SQ chairman of Taguig.

12:44Can you share how you were discovered here at Taguig Generals?

12:49What made you decide to represent your community?

12:54I started when I tried out for the NBL Youth U-17 Under.

12:59I got in.

13:02Then, Coach Bing invited me to be a practice player

13:06for Taguig Generals Senior Team.

13:09I was a practice player for almost a year.

13:13I wasn't in the line-up.

13:14I was given a chance when I was 19 years old.

13:20I was in the line-up for the NBL Seniors.

13:23I worked hard for the practice.

13:27I was given a chance to have playing time with Coach Bing.

13:31That was a big help for you to be the SQ chairman

13:34as a role model for your community.

13:37Yes, Ma'am.

13:38Who else?

13:39I can't hear you.

13:41How many seasons have you played for Taguig Generals?

13:44This is my second season.

13:46Your second season.

13:47So, representing the team, playing for Coach Bing,

13:51how satisfied are you that you're part of a champion team?

13:56Of course, I'm very happy because I'm part of their team.

14:01I'm also a newbie to the team.

14:04Of course, I'm always thankful to the coach

14:09for giving me trust and giving me a chance to play.

14:15I can also show that I can help the team.

14:18Were you a handpick or a tryout?

14:21Tryout.

14:22You were a tryout.

14:23So, how hard was it for you among all the players

14:27who tried to join this team?

14:30It was hard because when I joined, they were already complete.

14:34It was like an addition.

14:37Maybe a few pieces were missing.

14:40That's all.

14:41I just need to prove that I deserve the spot.

14:44How?

14:45Of course, first of all, we'll start with the practices.

14:48Of course, you need to show your teammates

14:51why they need to pass the ball.

14:55Because, of course, when you know that the team is already a champion,

14:58you can't just pass the ball to them so they can shoot

15:01before they really trust you.

15:04So, you need to earn that in the practices.

15:06With that being said, you said that you were eager to join the team.

15:11But can you tell us what's the story behind this?

15:14What's your story?

15:16Why did you want to join the team as a general

15:18and become a member of the team?

15:21Of course, I really wanted to play in the city

15:24because the city still represents something different.

15:27Because when I was in college, I played for the PCU Dolphins in Manila.

15:31So, of course, college basketball is still different.

15:35Of course, after college, because when I graduated college,

15:38I went straight to being a general.

15:41Of course, after college, I wanted to play right away.

15:45I was lucky because I got a scholarship

15:49and I also had a good opportunity.

15:52I'll go to the person next to me.

15:55How many seasons have you been playing for Taguig General?

15:58Four years.

15:59Four years? That's a long time.

16:01You're one of their older brothers.

16:03As an older brother, what do you think is your role?

16:06As an older brother and as a role model,

16:11how do you share your knowledge and skills

16:14with your rookie players or teammates?

16:17Of course, as a veteran of this team,

16:21with the help of the captains,

16:24of course, to be a leader,

16:26to be vocal in the games,

16:29to guide the rookies.

16:31Of course, in the games,

16:33not to be pressured.

16:35They just play their game.

16:38But we still have someone who's not speaking.

16:40He was laughing earlier.

16:41You don't have a partner?

16:42You don't have a partner?

16:43Okay, co-captain.

16:44He's also one of their older brothers.

16:46Five seasons, right? Five championships?

16:48Yes, ma'am.

16:49Yes? Okay.

16:50So, being with the team for the last five championships,

16:54you're also one of the veterans.

16:59I'm even smaller.

17:01Okay.

17:02So, the challenge,

17:05of course, all teams have a challenge.

17:07All players have a challenge.

17:09And I see that your roster is very deep.

17:12So, there are times when there will be limited playing time.

17:16So, there are players who won't be given

17:18that long of a playing time on the floor.

17:20But what do you say to those times?

17:23As a co-captain,

17:25I just remind them to be patient

17:28because their time will come.

17:30And just be hardworking in practicing.

17:34And help the team.

17:38That's all.

17:39I'll go back to coach.

17:41Coach, all these seasons,

17:43the championships that you've won,

17:45whenever you're looking for players,

17:47whenever you're trying out,

17:49you said earlier that there are people leaving,

17:51there are people coming.

17:52When do you think or feel that there is a need

17:54to add more players?

17:55And how do you pick them?

17:58If there are no spies.

18:00Because the team needs spies.

18:02Like Lou, he's a new coach.

18:04So, my coaching staff added spies.

18:09There are a lot of good players in Taguig

18:11because we got the Embo.

18:13So, guys, a lot of people can come.

18:20My problem is that all my players are very hardworking.

18:25Almost no one skipped an ensayo.

18:28Just dedicated.

18:30So, you know, you're a champion.

18:35How are you going to take it away?

18:38But a lot of people can join the Taguig team.

18:42So, our opponents will be surprised.

18:46Taguig has something.

18:48Because a lot of people are still waiting.

18:51Four feet, coach?

18:52That's really unbeatable.

18:54Coach Lou, what can your fans or supporters

18:59look forward to in Taguig Generals?

19:03Maybe, the toughness of the team.

19:11Bringing back or giving back the fans

19:15what they expect from each and every player.

19:20It will be even more competitive.

19:24I think if this roster would work hard,

19:30play hard each and every game,

19:32I think this team can still give the championship

19:37to their fans in Taguig.

19:39Actually, that's a good question, partner.

19:41Which answers our next question?

19:43Because that's their way, their secret,

19:46or their edge to keep the championship title

19:50in the team.

19:51Is that right, coach?

19:52Coach Beng?

19:54We need to keep the spice in the team.

19:58Yes.

19:59Number one is the support of Taguig Generals.

20:02The supporters of Taguig Generals.

20:08Our mayor, Mayor Lani.

20:10Senator Alan.

20:11They're very supportive.

20:13They love sports.

20:16It's like we can't think of,

20:19even my players can't think of

20:21why you can't give 100% here.

20:25It's like that.

20:26So, everyone is giving their best.

20:31You mentioned, coach, the support of your mayors

20:35as a representative of your LGU.

20:37How does it help a community like Taguig

20:41to have their own basketball team?

20:43Actually, they have a good role model.

20:47In Taguig, we have basketball clinics,

20:50football clinics, volleyball clinics.

20:54So, my basketball team helps our basketball clinics.

21:00If there are league openings,

21:05I attend them.

21:08The kids in Taguig look up to them.

21:13No matter where you bring them,

21:14whether it's school or inter-barangay,

21:17they already know each other.

21:19For SK Chairman,

21:21how do you use your position as a role model

21:25and how do you share your passion for sports?

21:30Do you have projects for your community

21:33or barangay related to sports?

21:35Yes, as a SK Chairman,

21:37our priority is almost sports

21:39so that we can keep our kids away from vices

21:43and bad deeds.

21:46It's really fun to live in Taguig

21:49because we have a lot of sports,

21:51not just basketball.

21:52We also have chess, darts, billiards.

21:55Almost all sports are provided by our mayors.

21:59For coach,

22:00being a coach,

22:01we saw our players

22:04and of course,

22:05they won't be here forever.

22:07Do we have other programs for grassroots

22:10where we can get young players

22:14so that in the future,

22:15they can change their positions?

22:17Yes.

22:18Actually, we started in Taguig

22:20through clinics.

22:22Mayor Lanny is part of our program.

22:26We had a player before

22:28who played in Letran last season.

22:31He also came from General Zoo.

22:33So,

22:34playing in the NCA,

22:36playing in a good league,

22:38our young players,

22:40we're all really happy.

22:42It's a good achievement for us.

22:46You mentioned earlier, coach,

22:49your rivalry in the last finals game,

22:52you reached Game 5,

22:54it's against Kamsur.

22:55Kamsur?

22:56They said it's a Toyota-Crispa rivalry.

22:58Can you tell us about it,

22:59coach Reng or coach Lu?

23:01Who?

23:02I don't know.

23:04It's that level.

23:06Maybe,

23:07it's like that because

23:10Kamsur

23:11really wanted to get the title from Taguig.

23:16So, that's why in Game 3 and 4,

23:20they showed that they're capable

23:22of beating Taguig.

23:24So, from there,

23:27maybe that's where the rivalry started

23:29that we need to beat them.

23:33If we really want to be champions,

23:35we need to overcome this hurdle.

23:40Then, physicality-wise,

23:43Kamsur is a physical team,

23:45Taguig is also a physical team.

23:47So, maybe that's why

23:49that aspect of a Toyota-Crispa came out.

23:53But at the end of the game,

23:55or at the end of the tournament,

23:58the camaraderie and sportsmanship

24:00really showed.

24:03So, when it comes to basketball,

24:05it's just on the floor.

24:06It's just basketball.

24:07After that,

24:08again,

24:10friends or competitors,

24:13you know,

24:14that's where you have the chance

24:16to prove yourself

24:18on the basketball court.

24:19Coach?

24:21Kamsur's support system is also good.

24:25Kong Vilaferte,

24:27Governor Vilaferte,

24:29they have a good system.

24:31So, we just had...

24:33Before, they had GovDelta,

24:36who's also here in the NBL.

24:38We also faced them.

24:40Bulacan.

24:42As long as you have a good support system,

24:44you'll really fight in the finals.

24:46As long as you take care of your team,

24:48don't give up.

24:51We'll all be there.

24:54Just a quick message

24:56to the fans and supporters.

25:00First of all,

25:02thank you, Mayor Lani,

25:04for your support to us,

25:06to the generals,

25:07and to all the Kenyans,

25:08thank you for your support.

25:11I hope that in the upcoming season,

25:13they'll continue to support us.

25:15Thank you, Mayor Lani,

25:17and to all our consuls.

25:19Thank you for always supporting us,

25:21especially to the whole country.

25:25First of all,

25:26I'd like to thank our Mayor,

25:27Mayor Lani Cayetano,

25:29Senator Alan Cayetano,

25:31and Senator Pia Cayetano,

25:32and Vice Mayor Alvin Alita,

25:34and to our fans in the country.

25:36Thank you for your support.

25:41I'd like to thank

25:44first of all,

25:46Mayor Lani,

25:48and to the whole Taguig community,

25:50I hope you'll continue to support us.

25:54Thank you, Mayor Lani Cayetano,

25:56to everyone who supports us,

25:58and of course,

25:59to the people of Taguig.

26:01Win or lose,

26:02you're still there,

26:03supporting us,

26:04even to those not from Taguig,

26:05who support us.

26:07Thank you very much.

26:15Thank you, Mayor Lani,

26:17for your support to us,

26:19and to Taguig fans,

26:20to everyone in the Taguig community.

26:22Thank you very much for your support.

26:25Rog?

26:26Go ahead.

26:28I'd like to thank

26:30my fellow department heads,

26:32our boss,

26:34Attorney Luis Montales.

26:37They're very supportive

26:39when I'm with them at work.

26:41I'm also a department head

26:43in the city,

26:45so I have their support.

26:47All the offices

26:50really help us.

26:52If there's a game,

26:53if there's a need,

26:54they're all supportive.

26:58I'd like to add

27:00to the whole Taguig community,

27:02all-out support.

27:05Thank you so much.

27:07We hope that in the next season,

27:09you'll still be there

27:11with Mayor Lani Cayetano

27:13and all of his councillors,

27:15or his entire council.

27:17We hope that you'll always be there

27:20to support the whole team.

27:23And also,

27:25to my family and friends

27:27in Paranaque.

27:31I forgot to thank

27:33Captain Jun Duenas.

27:35He's the one who hosts

27:37when we have games.

27:38All of Captain Jun's staff,

27:40thank you.

27:41Thank you to all of Taguigans.

27:43Thank you so much, Coach Beng Victor,

27:45Coach Lugatong Bata,

27:46and of course,

27:47to the Taguig Generals players

27:48for joining us.

27:49They are the five-time champions

27:51of the NBL Philippines.

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