Blaming Game? Rebounding Isyu ng Barangay

Tara basa muna tayo ng mga articles mula sa Interaksyon.com(Interaktv) at Spin.Ph:

http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/caguioa-frustrated-anew-with-ginebra-rebounding-aguilar-says-twin-towers-need-help

http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/ive-been-yelling-at-them-mark-caguioa-lights-fire-under-ginebra-towers-for-better-rebounding

http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/its-wrong-to-blame-twin-towers-for-ginebras-rebounding-woes-says-aguilar

http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/rebounding-ball-movement-are-caguioas-main-concerns-ahead-of-globalport-rematch

Okay game na, etong mga sasabihin ko eh opinyon ko lang naman sa mga nangyayari. Wala akong sinisisi oh anu man, pero sa tingin ko eh meron din naman akong mga kabarangay na pareho ang aming mga sentimyento.

Para sa akin, walang mali sa ginagawa ni Mark "The Spark" Caguioa sa mga pagpuna niya sa Twin Towers ng Ginebra. Bilang isang leader isang magandang ehemplo ang pinapakita niya sa pagpuna ng kakulangan ng kanyang mga kakampi.

Pero isang bagay lang ang gusto kong ipunto, hindi ba pwede na sa "dugout"o "gym" na lang niya sila punahin? At wag nang ilabas sa media?

Kasi aminin natin, sa mga naglalabasan mga articles, may mga "HATERS" na natutuwa sa mga ganyan( lalo na ang nagreact si Japeth) at  gumagawa ng mga kuro kuro na kesyo nakakasira daw ng team ang ginagawa ni Mark at Japeth.

Pero masisisi ba natin si Japeth at Greg? OO, may mga larong natatalo tayo sa rebound, pero bakit ba tayo natatalo? Alam naman natin na mahilig humabol sa "palpal" sina JA at GS, at pag ganun ang nangyayari may tendency talaga na ang makakakuha ng rebound eh yung bantay ng twin towers ng barangay na humahabol sa palpal.

Sa tingin niyo, ano ang solusyon sa bagay na yun? Hindi na pumalpal sina JA at GS? Syempre hindi, dyan pumapasok ang "Gang Rebounding". Sa bagay na yun, dadami ang rebounds natin at mas dadami ang ball possessions natin.

Tignan natin ang rebounding stats ng iba sa mga players natin.

(Thanks to http://www.pba-online.net/team/Barangay-Ginebra-San-Miguel/3/player-stats/)

Caguioa:

2011-2012: 4.76 rebs

2012-2013: 4.51 rebs

This Season: 3.00 rebs

Ellis:

2012-2013: 4.63 rebs

This Season: 3.71 rebs

Baracael:

2012-2013: 2.65 rebs

This Season: 2.29 rebs

Tenorio:

2012-2013: 5.00 rebs

This Season: 5.14 rebs

Sa apat na players natin, si LA lang ang umangat ang rebounding stat, di ko sinasabi na may malaking pagbaba ang 3 pa natin kabarangay pagdating sa rebounding, pero bakit bumaba? Dahil sobrang umasa ba sa Twin Towers?

Kaya kung gusto manalo sa rebounding battle, mag tulong tulong :) Hindi rason na may matangkad sa team nyo, kasi at the end of the day, 5 on 5 pa din ang laro sa PBA :)

Goodvibes lang tayo :) NeversayDie!

" Philip Zuñiga is a Software Engineer at NetworkLabs Inc. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. " 

CA 44's Drama, Comes To an End.

Former PBA Best Import Chris Alexander is making another drama in his basketball campaign in the Philippines. After posting tweets against SMC's  Noli Eala for his "pink slip", he now leaves his new team the Philippine Patriots to go to the United States. 

    During the start of the Commisioner's Cup,  CA44 was tapped by Ginebra's coach Siot Tangquincen to be their import. In 3 games he averaged 14 points, 20.33 rebounds, 2 assists, and almost 2 blocks in 3 games. In that span, the Gin Kings tallied 2 wins and a loss.

      

     But after the win against ROS in Dubai, the news broke out that he will be changed by Action Jackson Vroman. It became a nightmare for Chris Alexander. His barrage of tweets in his twitter account (@chrisalexander29) was a testament of how frustrated this behemoth is.

     After spending time in the US, he accepted the offer of the Philippine Patriots and his Philippine Agent Ms. Sheryl Reyes to play for the ABL. He agreed to play for the  Patriots and promised to get the team in the promised land. But after Ginebra got eliminated last Tuesday Night, it seems that CA has also no plans to stay in the country anymore. He quietly book a flight and LEAVE the Patriots.

What's next for CA44?

     News broke out that the Patriots wants Alexander to be banned in all FIBA sanction tournament in the world. If FIBA granted the request, it will bad news for this big guy. He will not be allowed to participate in any major basketball league in the world. Will that be the end of a prosperous career of Alexander the Great?

BarberSpeak's Take:

     Personally, I'm not a fan of his twitter barrage for 2 reasons alone. First, it makes the BGK fans hate Jax more ( which i thought was a reason of having Jax PRESSURED). Lastly, BGK was still active in the tournament when he started tweeting against his "pink slip".

     Yeah, I agree that maybe he got depressed, but it's not a reason to be unprofessional to his work. What will now happen to the campaign of the Patriots? Instead of them concentrating to the tournament, they will again find another replacement.

" Philip Zuñiga is a Software Engineer at NetworkLabs Inc. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

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The Curious Case of Action "JAX" Vroman

       Can we conclude that Jax became the David Noel part 2??

      During the concluded elimination round of Commisioner's Cup, I admit I'm one of the people who admired the game of Ginebra's 6'10 COOL import Jackson Vroman. He's all around type of game fits the game of the well-loved team. He can run the fastbreaks, he can slam it home, he can have his own block party and lastly he can share the ball. AT THE SAME TIME, we saw how this behemoth argues with the refs all the time, I have a chance watch a game of BGK against TNT in Courtside seats, and I must say, he's like a grade schooler because of his temper. He has always something to say to the referees. But still, I thought that he's hot tempered attitude will not be a problem if he continues his brilliant game. 

     Here comes the semi finals against the Llamados, Manila Clasico as what we say. All the fans are all pumped up, without BGK's main guy MC47, the Ginebra faithfuls prayed that our BELOVED import will have great games. 

     Unfortunately, it did not happen. It's quite obvious with the body language of the team that they are not happy with the attitude of their import. He became like a local player with a normal game. It feels like he is just a player earning 100k per month. To top it all, the way he complains got worse to WORST. It's quite disappointing for a basketball fan (especially a BGK fan) on how this import reacts to the calls and to all the bumps.

      Fast Forward to game 4, Fouling OUT?? really Jax?? You're last two fouls is a testament that you don't want to play anymore! 

      Going back to the back question? Is he the David Noel part 2? I must say no! Because as much as we know, he's worse than that. PERIOD.

BarberSpeak Notes:

• We can't blame the referees for one reason alone, since 1975, that kind of calls remains in the league, the players it self must adjust to the calls of the refs.  And with a kind of import like Jax, adjustments will always be a problem.

" Philip Zuñiga is a Software Engineer at NetworkLabs Inc. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

*This blog does not own the image.

   

Kailangan ba ng PBA ng mga Bagong Reperi?

Di naman siguro bago kahit sa mga Liga ng Barangay o Intrams sa isang paaralan ang pagrereklamo natin sa mga reperi pag may mga maling tawag sila. At madalas ay nagagalit tayo sa kanila, pero ang iniisip na lang natin ay sige na nga, hindi naman kasi lahat nakikita ng mga reperi eh, tao rin naman sila.

Pero hindi na biro ang mga nangyayari sa isa sa mga prestihiyosong Liga sa Asya. Parang normal na bawat laro na may mga tawag na talagang hindi nakakaaya  sa mga nanunuod. 

Bakit madalas ng hindi "consistent" ang mga tawag ng reperi? Nasisira sa mga  tawag na yan ang potensyal ng isang magandang laro.

Umaasa ang Barberspeak Blog na maayos ng mga Opisyal ng Liga ang  mga problema sa mga Reperi. Wag sana madungisan ang kredibilidad ng Liga dahil sa kanila.

Mga Reperi, Gising Gising sana tayo ;)

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "
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No Nation, Planet or even a Universe will DETHRONE the Barangay!

"Dethroning the "Barangay" is a harder task than winning a championship in the PBA.  It's not about popularity, it's about that special tradition that inherits in every "Barangay" loyalist. That tradition is passed to a generation to the next generation."

Two weeks ago, the comment of Llamados' star forward Joe Devance shocked the Basketball World when he said on his tweet that the so called "BmegPlanet" was louder in Araneta against the "Barangay" of Ginebra. While that statement bring chills to the Llamados' loyalists, the fans of the GinKings started to debate in different Social Networks.

That Debate was intensify a little higher when last Tuesday, during the Bmeg-TnT match, the total gate attendance on Araneta was about 10 Thousand People.  With that development, the "BmegPlanet" started to debate that FINALLY their team Llamados led by James Yap is now the NEW darling of the Crowd.

With respect to the legions of Bmeg Fans, yes, their fanbase is big, BUT, BUT, BUT, I will ask you, SERIOUSLY did you even think that the "10 thousand people" was enough? or that the number of fans who watched that game was all part of the Bmeg Planet. C'mon let's all be realistic, your team is a serious contender for the championship, but as the crowd darling? There is no COMPETITION at all. 

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

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Pag Nananalo ang Ginebra

If your really a Ginebra fan you definitely know this song. The song was created by Gary Granada, let us watch the video as it highlights the Chris King led Gordon's Gin CHAMPIONSHIP Team..

Ginebra's former big three :)

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" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

BGK - Winner of the last Trade ( and the UPCOMING TRADE)

Last Tuesday, the 3 way trade between Ginebra-Bmeg-Barako has finally been completed. In the approved trade, Ginebra will get the services of Rico Maeirhofer ( from Bmeg ) and Allein Mailiksi( from Barako), the Llamados will get the shooting Giant Yancy De Ocampo( from Ginebra) and 2012 2nd round pick (from Ginebra), while Barako will get the former NCAA finals MVP Jimbo Aquino and a 2013 1st round pick (from Ginebra)

• Barako Bull
• Positive 
• Additional 1st round pick for the 2013 draft ( talents may come from the Sinag Pool)
•  Got a Hot shooting guard 
• The SF position is not clogged anymore, with only Ababou, Salvacion and Najorda sharing the spot
• Lot of CASH gain
• Negative
• Why trade a player whose playing good basketball in your team?
• Bmeg Llamados
• Positive
• Got a player whose comfortable in set-up plays
• Yancy may fit in Tiangle compared to Rico
• Got an additional pick for next year's draft
• Negative
• Yancy is aging
• Rico Mambo is Rico Mambo is hustle is extraordinaire
• Clogged in center/forward position
• Yancy is soft
• Barangay Ginebra
• Positive
• Addition of 2 young bloods
• Lastikman can fill up the spot of the Hbomb 
• Having Maliksi can be the replacement to another Ginebra High Flyer that is offered to another team. 
• Negative
• The two came from injuries, can they bounce back?
• The kings only left with one available legitimate center

Analyzing the trade, we can say that the Kings is the winner of the trade. 

Also, after the approval of the trade, the news came out that the Management gave NEW PROPOSALS to 2 more teams to the second Phase of the Trade,

Clues:

• Team 1 
• Option 1 = Ginebra wants to to get the Center of this team, but Team 1 wanna get 3 players from the Kings.
• Option 2 = Ginebra will get the other Center and a Forward of this team, Ginebra will give 3 players and draft picks if necessary.
• Team 2
• If Gins will not get Team 1's center, team 2 will come in
• Ginebra will get a center/forward, but as we all know, conduit team is needed ;)

The proposals given can be interconnected or not, expect this trade atleast this month or next month. Team 1 is strugglling but their pride is so HIGH, we know how the management of this team handle trades, in Filipino "ayaw nila magpalugi".

But we will see..

PBA POWER RANKINGS

After a busy month, the crew of Barber Speak wanna say, "It's Nice to be BACK!"

POWER RANKINGS ( From the first 28 PBA Games):

• 1st Place: Barako Bull Energy (4-1 Win-Loss Record)

This veteran laden team is currently tied in second place of the standings, but this team deserves to be in the front seat of Power Rankings. After surprising all of us with a fiery 4 game winning streak, this team has become a contender for this year's Philippine Cup (This blog gave the team a top 8 prediction). A mix of good veteran players and fiery rookies lead by the Thriller and Dynamite, this team is now ready to bring back the Glory Years of the Ang Bumangga Giba Franchise. After Losing to Petron in their Opening Game, They return the favor to sister teams Ginebra and recently the Llamados. They also got a good win from the defending champion Talk n Text Tropang Texters. This team just wanna prove that they have a place in this league, and their franchise is no PUSH OVER anymore. 

• 2nd Place: Rain or Shine Elasto Painters ( 5-1 Win-Loss Record)

Paul Lee is here! That's the first thing you will hear about the noise that the Elasto Painters are giving to the League. But the success of this team is more than Paul Lee can give, this former "young team" is slowly but surely becoming a mature team and definitely peaking at the right time. With Gabe's all round performance, Jeff Chan's and Ronjay Buenafe's hot shooting, and with the Extra Rice duo of Belga and Quinahan, this team has become a team to reckon with this conference. Maybe some of you will ask, "why I only rank this team as 2nd place only?" It's because their performance is expected already. The Painters are the most balanced team in the league and the only Problem I see last September to this team is their Maturity. But it is quite obvious that maturity is not anymore a problem. I expect this team to advance in the semi final round.

• 3rd Place: Talk n Text Tropang Texters ( 4-1 Win-Loss Record)

No explanation needed, I will really be surprise if we will not see this team in the Finals.

• 4th Place: Petron Blaze Boosters ( 3-3 Win-Loss Record)

The Boosters had a good start after winning their first three games. But injury haunt them when Hontiveros (out 6 months) and Miranda got injuries. I cannot blame the team with their 3 game slump. It's just hard to win when your only playing with 10 players and only ONE healthy Point Guard. With their game against the Texters, Alex Cabagnot played the whole 48 minutes and seriously Ato Agustin is the person to blame. Why did you not get the 14th player in time? Why did you not give A-Cab a rest? Yes he is only the point guard available, but that's not a reason, remember, the texters feed their game with ENERGY, how can you match your opponent with energy if your players don't have the rest their needed? 

• 5th Place: Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings (3-2 Win Loss Record) 

Seriously, I DID NOT expect that I will rank Ginebra in the upper echelon of the Power Rankings. Their Game is really UNORGANIZED, the only good thing I can see with this team is clutch and hardwork. I really think personally, that trading young players like jimbo is not a solution, they need younger legs, that's why IF I will ask for a trade, the names of Yancy De Ocampo, and Ronald Tubid are the first guys that will float in my mind. 

• 6th Place-7th Place(tie): Meralco Bolts and Powerade Tigers 
• 8th Place: Bmeg Llamados
• 9th Place: Shopinas Clickers
• 10th Place: Alaska Aces

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

PBA PREVIEW PART 2

Last Thursday, We discussed 5 teams (Aces, Bulls, Bolts, Clickers and Texters) chances in this All Filipino Cup which will start tomorrow(Oct.2,2011). Today we will discuss the other 5 teams. Let us start

• BMEG LLAMADOS
• Key Returnees: James Yap, Joe Devance, Marc Pingris, Kerby Raymundo ( The team to watch. Expect the team to struggle in the start of the conference after being new to their New offense, but IF they get the Triangle Offense in time during play offs, then definitely they are best team that can challenge the defending ALL FILIPINO Champion.)
• Key Loss: NA ( What a preseason movements from this team. )
• Key Acquisitions: Tim Cone, Mark Barroca, Johnny Abbarientos  ( The renaissance of the Grandslam Aces? It was a great acquisition for the Llamados, Having Tim Cone as their new coach will really give James Yap more chances in Scoring. Andy Barroca as their new PG? and with Johnny A as Andy's new mentor? Man, the triangle offense of the Llamados is in good hands.)
• Big Question: How will the Llamados reacts to the TRIANGLE?
• Prediction: If the Triangle will work, the team is a shoo-in for the Final 4.

Heads Up Gilas

This weekend was a roller coaster ride for every Filipino who supports our Basketball National Team. After a win against Taipei and the lost of Iran. Majority of fans (including me) felt that everything is going well for our Gilas Pilipinas. Facing Jordan which we beat in the 2nd round of the tournament was a sign of relief. But again, that Jordan team destroyed our dreams again. THREE STRAIGHT FIBA-Asia tournaments that they eliminated us. Daghles again?! Rashiem again?! Abbas again?! Man, its already become a habit of this nation to disappoint us every 2 years. 

The saddest part of that game was when IT MATTERS most, the team played their worst game of the tournament. And I've felt bad for the team, because obviously, they don't deserve that.

Who can forget the 2 second shot of the Flash?

Let us reminisce this PBA Quarter Final Game of Ginebra and Mobiline. One of my favorite game of the Ginebra Kings. How we miss this little guy named Bal David. What a clutch player during his time, he is not that big time scoring player, but his big heart made him a crowd favorite.

Barber Speak Notes:

• The Funny look of Ginebra's jersey during this time.
• Being a long time assistant coach, I'm happy with the success of Coach Salazar even though he didn't have that championship ring.
• Asi Taulava's crying moment.
• One of my favorite pair of announcers, Yeng Guiao and Chino Trinidad. 

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

I admit, I'm a MARK CAGUIOA fan ;)

Just saw this pic in facebook. And SERIOUSLY I like this picture! The analogy of this picture is if we combine MJ23 and KB24, the result will be MC47! And as a Ginebra Fan, I'm definitely agree with this analogy!

We've seen the transformation of a young and aggressive Mark Caguioa during the early 2000's, and that Caguioa is a fierce guy. His crossover move can really kill his defender. During his prime, Caguioa showed the PBA fans on how to be a real competitor in the court. Yes his arrogant inside the court, but as what Filipinos say,, "MAY PAGMAMAYABANG NAMAN EH".  Who can forget about his ankle breaker against Jun Marzan of Shell?!  How about the CA-GUI-OA chant against Air21?!

After he got injured in 2008, and having his rehab on the year 2009, majority of PBA community thought (definitely not me) that he will fade away like other superstar in the PBA. But MC47 proved them wrong, YES his crossover is not the same as 2002, but his shooting ability is much improve. Also, his playmaking ability and his leadership is really admirable.  He became the leader of the team.

This is why MC47 will definitely be part of the next batch of 25 greatest players of the league, Yes, he doesn't have that MVP Plum in his name, but his contribution to the game says a lot. More importantly, His LOVE to the fans is the best attitude of this guy.

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" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

only 15 PBA players earning Max salary?!

"Only 15 PBA plyrs earning maximuum salary of 350k a month"
-Comm. Chito Salud

From: Mr. Fidel Mangonon(PBA Statistician)

Number of Players with Maximum Salary: Alaska = 4, BMeg = 3, TnT = 2, Meralco = 2, A21, Powerade, Ros, and BGK with 1 each and Petron = None

It's hard to believe that there is only 15 PBA players who is earning Maximum Salary, is this a case of Miami Heat team style where the Big Three( Lbj, Wade, Bosh) agreed to decrease their salary to be able to be in one team? Or is this a case of under the table issue that is not new in the league?

These are the exact list of players with Max Salary:

• Alaska Aces with 4:

1. Reyes, Jay R
2. Tenorio, Lewis
3. Dela Cruz. Anthony
4. Thoss, Joachim

• BMeg Llamados with 3:

1. Yap, James
2. DeVance, Joe
3. Raymundo, Kerby

• TnT Tropang Texters with 2:

1. De Ocampo, Ranidel
2. Williams Kelly

• Meralco Bolts with 2:

1. Taulava, Asi
2. Hugnatan, Reynel

• Air21 Express: Danny Siegle
• Powerade Tigers: Gary David
• ROS Elasto Painters: Gabe Norwood
• Barangay Ginebra Kings: Mark Caguioa
• Petron Blaze Boosters: None

It is quite amazing on our part knowing that there are still many notable players that is not getting a max salary. This is some kind of a funny list, one good example is the Reigning MVP Jimmy Alapag, he even doesn't earn Max Salary. How about Petron's Santos, Washington, and Hontiveros? their not having having max salaries as well? Petron is a lucky team because of having 2 BPC awardees last season that doesn't EVEN earn maximum salary. 

If the list given by the PBA is accurate, then I must say that Alaska Aces is the team that players really want to go to. Man, they are the team who has the most Players with Max Salary. But why did Joe DeVance wanna get traded? hmmmmm.


This issue gave the league a big blow, Barber Speak Blog hope that this will be resolve IMMEDIATELY.  

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

The story about the Llamados and Coach Tim Cone

Barber Speak TIME FRAME:

Before the draft:

• There are rumors about Coach Tim Cone was being eyed by the Bmeg Llamados to be their coach. 
• Coach Jong Uichico was also eyed as the next head coach.
• There are also rumors pointing that Jojo Lastimosa or Joel Banal will be the next head coach of the Aces.

During Draft Day:

• Tim Cone was still the head coach for the Aces.
• Jorge Gallent was still the head coach for the Llamados.

After the draft (Aug. 30, 2011):

• The coaching rumor came to end when the Llamados appointed Assistant Coach Richard Del Rosario to be the Acting head coach for the 37th season of the PBA.

Sept. 1, 2011:

• Tim Cone was released by the Aces.
• Joel Banal was named at the new head coach for the Aces.

Sept. 2, 2011:

• Some reports suggests that Tim Cone was having a meeting with some high SMC officials. 
• New Rumor: Tim Cone as the Consultant for the Llamados.

Adding Tim Cone to the talents of SMC means only that the Management was not happy by the way TnT( led by MVP) dominated the 36th season of the PBA that almost gave them a grandslam. If this rumor is true, Bmeg will definitely be a team to beat for the upcoming season. The Llamados using the triangle offense will mean trouble for the opposition.

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

No More H-Bomb for the Kings, now what to do?

Earlier this day, it was confirmed by Ginebra's Co-Coaches Siot and Jong the plan of Ginebra Big Man Rudy Hatfield to stop playing basketballl, and maybe to retire from the game. 

This scenario is not new for the legion of Ginebra fans. Actually, this is the third time that Hatfield did it. And personally, it is better for him to retire, his commitment to the team is not there, and at this time, Ginebra Franchise needs commitment from their players if they want to be the Champion Again.

With Hatfield's departure, Ginebra has still 6 big men ( De Ocampo, Menk, W. Wilson, Villanueva, Cervantes, Mamaril), Menk is aging, and Yancy is not effective, it means that were left with 4 quality big men, and if they prove their worth to the team, it will give them playing time they deserve. But the question now is until when they can contribute? 

This is where the player movements come into place, trading a guard, a wingman, and Yancy can give us one or two good big men. And for me, that will give us enough man power to bring us to the finals. 

We know it's easier said than done, I hope the SMC management will try their best to give the Big man Ginebra badly needed.

 " Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

Let's give Coach Chard a chance

Last night, when majority of us was sleeping, a news broke out that Coach Richard Del Rosario was named as the Acting Head Coach of The Bmeg Llamados. Honestly, I thought it was just a joke, but it looks lie it was true. Now the question is, why coach Chard? don't get me wrong, Coach Chard was descent. But is he ready? I just can't imagine him this early handling a PBA team, especially a popular team like the Llamados. Can he handle the ego of their superstar James Yap? Can this 2 time MVP be happy with the situation of their team? It looks like the SMC is experimenting the Llamados.

BUT this can also be a deja vu, remember 2004? when Ginebra assigns Siot Tanquincen as their coach. Many fans like me, showed their frustrations with the choice made by the management. To make it worse, in coach siot's first 5 games, no W was registered. But what happened? in that same conference, Ginebra won the championship. In fact, they've had a BACK TO BACK CHAMPIONSHIP  campaign.

The point is, we can give coach Chard a chance. A chance to prove his worth, he can be the man for this job, there's no harm in trying. Maybe, he is the coach the Llamados is waiting.

Goodluck Coach chard!

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

WHO WILL COACH BMEG?

A lot of personalities has been linked as the next head of coach of the Llamados. There are four names floating for the chance of coaching two-time MVP James Yap's team. They are the Petron's assistant Gee Abanilla, Bmeg's assistant Richard Del Rosario, Ginebra's co-coach Jong Uichico and Alaska's mentor Tim Cone, which is for me has the longest shot to take the job. But this is PBA everything can happen. (Nelson Beltran said in his twitter account that Uichico will be the one that will take the job.)

I think that the most logical choice for the Bmeg is Coach Tim Cone, why? now having Andy Barroca, he already have a point guard in his Triangle offense. Andy is ready to take this job, having three years  with coach toroman, it makes Barroca a polished point guard. Also, having Devance, Pingris and Yap will also make the transition of Coach Cone's Triangle an easy one.

BUT as what I said earlier, having Cone is a long shot. And the next logical choice is Ginebra's Jong Uichico, this humble mentor already has 8 championships, and with that alone we can say this man is right for the job. Uichico is a good defensive coach that for me what the Llamados is needed. Also, it will be a nice gesture for SMC to assign Jong as Bmeg's mentor, to avoid the possibility of having him as an assistant for the ginkings, which for me is a sign of disrespect to this multi champion coach.

Meanwhile, Ginebra's former big man Alex Crisano is having a chance of playing in Powerade Tigers.

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

PBA DRAFT REVIEW

FIRST PICK(Powerade): Jayvee Casio

As expected, the best point guard in the draft was the 1st pick of the draft.

SECOND PICK(Rain or Shine): Paul Lee

Another expected draftee, since from the start, ROS wanna get the best talent available.

THIRD PICK(Petron): Chris Lutz

Barako Bull traded Hontiveros, Sharma, and its 3rd pick  for Salvacion, Pennisi, and its 8th pick.

A great move for Petron Boosters, after getting Hontiveros back, they now have a future star forward in Lutz. **There's quite a buzz that Ginebra will have a chance of picking "early" in the draft. If  SMC really wanted to improve Ginebra, they've should given the 3rd pick to Ginebra in exchange of their 9th pick and another player. **

FOURTH PICK(Powerade): Marcio Lassiter

A good pick for powerade, now they will not only rely in David's shoulder but now they have Casio and the spitfire Lassiter.

FIFTH PICK(Shopinas): Andy Barroca

Still confused if Barroca's right will go to Bmeg, but as much as Shopinas is concern, this was a good pick for them. As what I said in my mock draft, Barroca is a guard you want to build your team with.

SIXTH PICK(Alaska): Mac Baracael

Still believes that Lutz is the best guy fits in Coach tim's Triangle, but it's not bad to get a hardworker power forward in Baracael.

SEVENTH PICK(Meralco): Jason Ballesteros

With aging center in the man of Asi Taulava, getting Ballesteros is good choice for them, it's nice to see Ballesteros with a coach that pursue on Defense.

EIGHT PICK(Barako): Allein Maliksi

It not a bad pick for Barako, Allein is a good pick, the first d-league MVP, can play 2 or 3 that can compliment with his co-thomasian and Barako's 10th pick, Dylan Ababou. I expect Maliksi to be the back up forward of elmer espiritu.

NINTH PICK(Ginebra): Reil Cervantes

The best ready made big man available, some BGK fans doesn't want him, but he is a swagger, and that personality fits in the Ginebra roster. I expect Cervantes to remain in the team. it's time for Ginebra to get young.

TENTH PICK( Barako): Dylan Ababou

I can't believe that Dylan was chosen number 10, but it's not bad at all, being the former 2x PBA MVP Miller as his teacher gives Ababou a chance to be a beast in scoring AGAIN.

11TH Pick(Shopinas): Magi Sison

12TH Pick(Tnt): Pamboy Raymundo

13TH Pick(Alaska): Eric Salamat

14TH Pick(Alaska): Julius Pasculado

15TH Pick(Alaska): Ariel Mepana

16TH Pick(Bmeg): Brian Ilad 

17TH Pick(Meralco): Gilbert Bulawan

18TH Pick(Ginebra): James Martinez 

19TH Pick(Barako): Ken Acibar 

20TH Pick(Barako): Paul Sorongon

21ST Pick(Powerade): Mark Agustin

Other Players who got drafted:

Marc Cagoco(Shopinas), Filemon Fernandez(Petron), and Gerald Lapuz(Petron)

WINNER OF THE DRAFT: PETRON

After having the returning Hontiveros, they get an uprising star in Chris Lutz

LOSER OF THE DRAFT: GINEBRA AND BMEG

I thought BMEG will choose in the 5th pick? But still its Shopinas who got the pick.

Ginebra fans expected so much, but why did SMC treating Ginebra this way? I expect off-season changes.

STEAL OF THE DRAFT: PAMBOY RAYMUNDO

Pamboy is a smart PG, and having him with the likes of Alapag and Castro will just make this rookie a good PG someday.

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

2001 All Filipino finals, game 1, SMB vs BGK

Let's take a look form Mark Caguiao's rookie year, when Ginebra faced the the two Danny's of SMB..

Ginebra's First 5:

David, Magtulis, Meneses, Limpot, and Crisano

Head Coach: Allan Caidic

San Miguel's First 5:

Racela, Abuda, Siegle, Ildefonso, Pena

Commentators:

Andy Jao, Noli Eala, and Ron Jacobs

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

2 HEAD Coaches?

Patricia Hizon's Tweet:

Fidel Mangonon's tweet:







Look's like the coaching issue of the Gin kings is now having a clear view. Earlier Ms. Pat tweeted that having 2 heads is better  than one. Now PBA's statistician confirmed that Coach Jong said in a text that him and coach siot will be the head coaches.

If you are really a Ginebra fan, you will be thrilled with the news, but at the same time you will be confused, who will call the shots? Do alternately method will be used?  What will happen if the two champion coaches  has different philosophies. Example,  last 3 seconds in the game who will take the last shot? Coach jong;s play wants Caguioa to take the shot, while coach siot's play wants Caguioa to be the decoy, then what play will be use?

If this is true, personally I WILL BE THRILLED. And I hope the 2 great coaches can do that new job perfectly.

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "