Team Pilipinas

I passed on making a review about the movie Transformers, which I dearly loved! The first movie to keep me glued to my seat. I passed on sharing my thoughts about a lot of other things, too, but this time, I just can't let that happen again.

Last night, while watching the news, it was mentioned that Team Pilipinas lost their game against Jordan. I've been following their stint since the Jones Cup tournament in Taiwan. Now, they're playing in Japan for the FIBA-Asia. So what if they lost? It only means that we lost the chance to play in the olympics. But I still salute our brave players for not quitting and playing 'til the end against the much taller Jordainians. Anyway, we won in the game against China the other day (whose players are actually even taller than the Jordainians) and that's already a reason to celebrate since we haven't beaten them for over 2 decades. Wohoo!!! Hats off to Team Pilipinas!!!

Coach Chot Reyes: "It’s a matter of honor and respect for
the Philippines, not particularly in beating China, but performing well in Asia.
We’re driven by quest for respect."

"We might be giving few inches and pounds, being the smallest in our group,
but I think our heart is second to none. We’re a team that never loses hope, and
we intend to show another example of that tomorrow (Monday) against Jordan."

The players of San Miguel-Pilipinas (Team Pilipinas):

Jimmy Alapag (the best!)

Kelly Williams

Kerby Raymundo

Mark Caguioa
Mick Pennisi
Eric Menk
Paul Asi Taulava

Danny Siegle

Dondon Hontiveros

Renren Ritualo

Gabe Norwood

Jayjay Helterbrand

Coach: Chot Reyes