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.

Ray Parks and "the shot"

Last weekend, I've chanced upon the UAAP basketball game between the UST Growling Tigers (Hello Nathan Asilo!) and the NU Bulldogs.

It was a pretty lopsided game, as the NU Bulldogs hammered the UST Growling Tigers (Hello again,  Mr.Asilo!) to the tune of 73 - 49.

NBA Lock out? No worries.

Yeah, all these money talk keep die hard fans from seeing their favorite teams and players strut their wares.

This is insane. Where is that so called "love for the game"? (yeah bloyd, how about our pockets!)

Anyhow, a friend posted this on his FB account, it probably is the next best thing to the real thing.

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.

*the blog doesn't own the picture. No copyright infrigement intended.

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