I see what I saw. I care less because of this and that. That's a futile statement though. Filipino Basketball won't become a world class type of team if they play like ball-hog American Basketball counterparts because of height problems and lack of discipline. This is not a bashing, but ways I can give my views on how Filipinos can go to that path of success.
First, shift to European Basketball. Some European teams despite their lack of a 7'0 Center still competes in the Eurobasket at times with passion and energy. Seeing Filipinos get scared to the Chinese and Koreans is another tragic-comedy. It is comedic, why? You play your hearts out, not to be scared of height this, height that!!!
Second, learn all sets in offense and defense. From what I saw during the past few tournaments, I see nothing but Terrence Romeo playing like a Kyrie Irving, instead of a Stefan Jović despite the fact that he needs to share the rock. No defense sets or just plain lazy. Not even Andray Blatche is a good defender. Use UCLA high screen or if a center knows how to dribble well, use Princeton Offense! I will tell everyone, Princeton Offense is suited for the Filipino Basketball system, because they lacked height but some of their centers can bring the ball down or can shoot mid-range to long range jumpers when necessary.
Third, discipline. Train in the mountains, like what Dušan Ivković did during his time as the Yugoslav head coach or as the Serbian coach, smash the coaching-board or shout at your players if necessary. But Filipinos are known not to be disciplined enough even when no one is looking.
Have a lot to say, but God knows if the Filipinos will see this, change for the better or they will stuck in oblivion.
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