Apologies... I haven't been doing ANYTHING with this blog... but now that I'm at the SEA Games covering from Palembang, I'd like to share some thoughts with you guys and revive the Locker Room.
Work got in the way of blogging (story of your life too?), and since Corporate is time consuming, then I still have AKTV center / PBA and other things, blogging and writing has taken a back seat. Apologies to Yahoo and also to Manila Standard. Terrible of me, really.
But here I am, with my first entry since... I don't even know.
Locker Room
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Kevin Durant takes the lead with SMART Bro
This is from the official PR from Smart:
One of the NBA’s emerging contenders is the Oklahoma City Thunder. At the core of this up-and-coming team is 2-time scoring champion, Kevin Durant. A 6’9” guard/forward with a soft shooting touch and tremendous explosiveness, Durant has established himself as one of the most dominant scorers in the league – winning back-to-back scoring titles.
Kevin Durant has consistently improved his offense through dedication, determination and drive. His desire to excel helped him lead the league in scoring twice, lead his team to its first conference finals and lead the USA Basketball Team to a gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championships.
During his recent visit here in the Manila for a 2-day all-star exhibition game, Durant attracted the attention of another leader – SMART Bro, the leading prepaid mobile broadband in the country. SMART Bro wasted no time getting Durant as an endorser for the brand because they share the same qualities that made them leaders – dedication, determination, and drive.
Just like KD, SMART Bro is dedicated to continuously explore latest advancements. It is determined to enhance its total mobile broadband infrastructures that will result to significant improvements to its product range and services. Smart Bro is likewise driven to give its subscribers nothing but the best. With dedicated, determined and driven leaders like Kevin Durant and SMART Bro coming together, it’s going to be a team that will be hard to beat.
Kobe Back In Manila
Nike brings Kobe Bryant back to Manila
June 2011 – Nike Philippines announced today that Kobe Bryant will return to Manila for the third time on July 13, 2011 to kick off his five-city tour. Manila will be his first stop before moving on to Seoul and various cities in China.
“Nike is proud to bring Kobe Bryant back to Manila. In his last two visits, Kobe was able to connect with a lot of young Filipino athletes, encouraging them to fulfill their dreams through sport like he did,” said Nike Philippines Country Marketing Manager, Mae Dichupa. “As part of our commitment to basketball and young Filipino athletes, Nike continuously develops campaigns that will encourage them to reach for their sports dreams. Kobe’s visit is a testament to this. Though very brief, his one-day visit will definitely inspire Filipino athletes who look up to him.”
As early as three, Kobe Bryant already knew that he wanted to become a basketball player. He grew up continually honing his skills and practicing drills which helped in his rise as a basketball superstar. In 1996, he was drafted in the professional league and has since gotten five championship rings with his team, an MVP Award and received 4 All-Star MVP Awards. Kobe unabashedly seizes every opportunity to improve his game – and grabs every single reward that comes with them. Taking inspiration from Kobe’s passion and dedication, his tour is designed to lead young hoopsters down the path to greatness.
Kobe’s one-day visit will begin with a short show at Nike Park, The Fort at 3:00 PM. The main event will be at Araneta Coliseum at 5:00 PM featuring players from Nike-sponsored FEU Tamaraws, DLSU Green Archers, ADMU Blue Eagles and Smart Gilas Pilipinas. Kobe will teach these young athletes on how to better improve their skills for the coming basketball season.
Take every advantage and see Kobe live on July 13, 2011. Tickets will be distributed at Nike Park The Fort and Titan The Fort for one day only at 12NN on July 2, 2011. Tickets are free of charge and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Only two tickets will be given per person. Additionally, people can tune into Magic 89.9 and Wave 89.1 to win tickets to the show.
Fans can also like Facebook.com/Nikebasketball.phils where 50 lucky community members can get a chance to win 2 free tickets each to see the Black Mamba.
For tour updates, follow Nike on Twitter @NikePH
CHOICES
I haven't had the time to write on my blog thanks to a life changing decision I made last February. I went corporate (gasp!). And I’m doing that on top of my PBA / sportscasting, my writing (when I still can), my events hosting, and my charity work. And of course I have my family to keep happy and with my , we’re starting to be more active in our ministry too. So my apologies for the lack of entries. I had to make a lot of sacrifices, gave up a lot of things ("me" time for example and my regular bike rides) because of a choice I made.
Choices you make have consequences… ALWAYS.
There’s this story (or at least a version of the story) of a terrible choice made by a player whose very future is put in jeopardy.
He liked a girl, took her out, took things too far if you ask me.
No means no, didn’t you know?
At least that’s what she claims she says. (like I said this is one version)
The authorities are getting to the bottom of it.
So what’s a team to do? They’d rather not have distractions. Understandable.
Choices you make have consequences… ALWAYS.
Choices you make have consequences… ALWAYS.
There’s this story (or at least a version of the story) of a terrible choice made by a player whose very future is put in jeopardy.
He liked a girl, took her out, took things too far if you ask me.
No means no, didn’t you know?
At least that’s what she claims she says. (like I said this is one version)
The authorities are getting to the bottom of it.
So what’s a team to do? They’d rather not have distractions. Understandable.
Choices you make have consequences… ALWAYS.
2011 PBA GOVERNORS’ CUP
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
1. Air21 Express
2. Alaska Aces
3. Barangay Ginebra Kings
4. B-Meg Llamados
5. Meralco Bolts
6. Petron Blaze Boosters
7. Powerade Tigers
8. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
9. Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#ELIMINATION -#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#
SCHEDULE OF GAMES
UNIFORM ASSIGNMENT
TIME GAME NO. Jun. 11 - Saturday TACLOBAN CITY
6:00 p.m. 01 B-Meg Llamados vs. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
June 12 – Sunday CUNETA ASTRODOME
5:30 p.m. 02 Meralco Bolts vs. Petron Blaze Boosters
7:45 p.m. 03 Barangay Ginebra Kings vs. Powerade Tigers
June 15 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:00 p.m. 04 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs. Air21 Express
7:15 p.m. 05 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters vs. Alaska Aces
June 17 – Friday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:00 p.m. 06 Powerade Tigers vs. B-Meg Llamados
7:15 p.m. 07 Air21 Express vs. Petron Blaze Boosters
June 18 – Saturday TUBOD, LANAO D. N.
6:00 p.m. 08 Alaska Aces vs. Meralco Bolts
June 19 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
4:15 p.m. 09 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs.Talk 'N Text Tropangtexters
6:30 p.m. 10 Petron Blaze Boosters vs.Barangay Ginebra Kings
June 22 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:00 p.m. 11 Air21 Express vs. Powerade Tigers
7:15 p.m. 12 B-Meg Llamados vs. Alaska Aces
June 24 – Friday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:00 p.m. 13 Petron Blaze Boosters vs.Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
7:15 p.m. 14 Meralco Bolts vs.Barangay Ginebra Kings
June 25 – Saturday DIGOS, DAVAO
6:00 p.m. 15 Powerade Tigers vs.Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
June 26 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 16 Alaska Aces vs. Air21 Express
7:45 p.m. 17 B-Meg Llamados vs.Meralco Bolts
June 30 – Thursday DUBAI, UAE
7:00 p.m. 18 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters vs. B-Meg Llamados
July 01 – Friday DUBAI, UAE
7:00 p.m. 19 Barangay Ginebra Kings vs. Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
July 03 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
4:00 p.m. 20 Alaska Aces vs. Petron Blaze Boosters
6:15 p.m. 21 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs. Powerade Tigers
July 06 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 22 Meralco Bolts vs. Air21 Express
7:45 p.m. 23 Petron Blaze Boosters vs. B-Meg Llamados
July 08 – Friday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 24 Powerade Tigers vs. Alaska Aces
7:45 p.m. 25 Air21 Express vs. Barangay Ginebra Kings
July 09 – Saturday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 26 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters vs.Petron Blaze Boosters
7:45 p.m. 27 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs.Meralco Bolts
July 10 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
7:00 p.m. 28 Barangay Ginebra Kings vs.B-Meg Llamados
July 13 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM (tentative)
5:30 p.m. 29 Alaska Aces vs. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
7:45 p.m. 30 Meralco Bolts vs. Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
July 15 – Friday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 31 B-Meg Llamados vs. Air21 Express
7:45 p.m. 32 Petron Blaze Boosters vs. Powerade Tigers
July 16 – Saturday ARANETA COLISEUM
7:00 p.m. 33 Barangay Ginebra Kings vs. Alaska Aces
July 17 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
7:00 p.m. 34 Air21 Express vs. Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
July 20 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 35 Powerade Tigers vs.Meralco Bolts
7:45 p.m. 36 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs. Barangay Ginebra Kings
1. Air21 Express
2. Alaska Aces
3. Barangay Ginebra Kings
4. B-Meg Llamados
5. Meralco Bolts
6. Petron Blaze Boosters
7. Powerade Tigers
8. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
9. Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#ELIMINATION -#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#-#
SCHEDULE OF GAMES
UNIFORM ASSIGNMENT
TIME GAME NO. Jun. 11 - Saturday TACLOBAN CITY
6:00 p.m. 01 B-Meg Llamados vs. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
June 12 – Sunday CUNETA ASTRODOME
5:30 p.m. 02 Meralco Bolts vs. Petron Blaze Boosters
7:45 p.m. 03 Barangay Ginebra Kings vs. Powerade Tigers
June 15 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:00 p.m. 04 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs. Air21 Express
7:15 p.m. 05 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters vs. Alaska Aces
June 17 – Friday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:00 p.m. 06 Powerade Tigers vs. B-Meg Llamados
7:15 p.m. 07 Air21 Express vs. Petron Blaze Boosters
June 18 – Saturday TUBOD, LANAO D. N.
6:00 p.m. 08 Alaska Aces vs. Meralco Bolts
June 19 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
4:15 p.m. 09 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs.Talk 'N Text Tropangtexters
6:30 p.m. 10 Petron Blaze Boosters vs.Barangay Ginebra Kings
June 22 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:00 p.m. 11 Air21 Express vs. Powerade Tigers
7:15 p.m. 12 B-Meg Llamados vs. Alaska Aces
June 24 – Friday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:00 p.m. 13 Petron Blaze Boosters vs.Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
7:15 p.m. 14 Meralco Bolts vs.Barangay Ginebra Kings
June 25 – Saturday DIGOS, DAVAO
6:00 p.m. 15 Powerade Tigers vs.Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
June 26 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 16 Alaska Aces vs. Air21 Express
7:45 p.m. 17 B-Meg Llamados vs.Meralco Bolts
June 30 – Thursday DUBAI, UAE
7:00 p.m. 18 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters vs. B-Meg Llamados
July 01 – Friday DUBAI, UAE
7:00 p.m. 19 Barangay Ginebra Kings vs. Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
July 03 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
4:00 p.m. 20 Alaska Aces vs. Petron Blaze Boosters
6:15 p.m. 21 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs. Powerade Tigers
July 06 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 22 Meralco Bolts vs. Air21 Express
7:45 p.m. 23 Petron Blaze Boosters vs. B-Meg Llamados
July 08 – Friday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 24 Powerade Tigers vs. Alaska Aces
7:45 p.m. 25 Air21 Express vs. Barangay Ginebra Kings
July 09 – Saturday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 26 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters vs.Petron Blaze Boosters
7:45 p.m. 27 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs.Meralco Bolts
July 10 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
7:00 p.m. 28 Barangay Ginebra Kings vs.B-Meg Llamados
July 13 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM (tentative)
5:30 p.m. 29 Alaska Aces vs. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
7:45 p.m. 30 Meralco Bolts vs. Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
July 15 – Friday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 31 B-Meg Llamados vs. Air21 Express
7:45 p.m. 32 Petron Blaze Boosters vs. Powerade Tigers
July 16 – Saturday ARANETA COLISEUM
7:00 p.m. 33 Barangay Ginebra Kings vs. Alaska Aces
July 17 – Sunday ARANETA COLISEUM
7:00 p.m. 34 Air21 Express vs. Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
July 20 – Wednesday ARANETA COLISEUM
5:30 p.m. 35 Powerade Tigers vs.Meralco Bolts
7:45 p.m. 36 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs. Barangay Ginebra Kings
Swapping Stars
Whatever the reason is,
Whatever the price,
There's an offer on the table,
The terms are nice.
It's been Just an Over Exagerrated rumor
for
All Rumors We Indeed Note, Definitely affects the outcome.
Looks like a good deal to me
Especially if one is asking to be free.
Whatever the price,
There's an offer on the table,
The terms are nice.
It's been Just an Over Exagerrated rumor
for
All Rumors We Indeed Note, Definitely affects the outcome.
Looks like a good deal to me
Especially if one is asking to be free.
TRADE TUG OF WAR
2 power franchises in a tug of war!
Tho one feels that victory isn't far.
Both want the prize, but one is more aggressive
If they get the NUMBER 1, it will certainly be impressive!
More than that they want the TOP SCORER
They'll be unstoppable if ever.
Where are they getting the pickings?
A team in the bottom of the standings!
You gotta make your move now before it's too late,
Put on the table, a great trade bait!
Tho one feels that victory isn't far.
Both want the prize, but one is more aggressive
If they get the NUMBER 1, it will certainly be impressive!
More than that they want the TOP SCORER
They'll be unstoppable if ever.
Where are they getting the pickings?
A team in the bottom of the standings!
You gotta make your move now before it's too late,
Put on the table, a great trade bait!
ATHELTES TURNED ADVOCATES
From my Manila Standard Column "Game Winners" , March 25, 2011
Winning. Beyond what Charlie Sheen vehemently rants about, winning is all about conquering. It’s all about great results. It’s all about making a difference. That’s winning. It’s not just about the final score or whose opponent is down for the count. Winning is about triumph, and a lot of times it’s the triumph that’s experienced beyond the realm of the playing area is really what counts.
Last March 22, the Talk and Text Tropang Texters came in full force to support the first ever Philippines Walks for Water, an event championed by Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) which is owned by Manny Pangilinan’s MPIC and the Consunji’s DMCI. They were champions on the court, but displayed their winning characters by championing this cause for water for the poor.
It was to give a voice to the 16 million Filipinos who do not have access to water and it was to take the necessary steps to ensure that the government, private sector and civil society would be more conscientious on the many issues on water and its usage.
More than walking a 2kilometer stretch with over 2,000 government employees, students and volunteers, the Tropang Texters were among the 200 who carried 5gallon containers filled with water. Coach Chot Reyes, Coach Norman Black, Coach Mike Jarin, Coach Bong Ravena and Team Manager Aboy Castro brought the entire platoon.
Jimmy Alapag, Harvey Carey, Ryan Reyes, Larry Fonacier, Jason Castro, Kelly Williams, Jared Dillinger, Emerson Oreta, Mark Yee, Ali Peek, Ranidel de Ocampo, Rich Alvarez, Gilbert Lao were all in attendance and each carried heavy water jugs throughout the course plotted around the SM Mall of Asia.
More than the hardcourt heroes, the finest and up and coming Boxing stars came as a force as well. Coach Pat Gaspi and numerous other coaches along with Asian Games Gold Medalist Rey Saludar and plenty of other boxers made up ABAP’s huge contingent, led by its Executive Director and veteran sportscaster Ed Picson.
They all were thrilled to have been able participate in the event specially because the heavy water jugs they carried were immediately donated by Maynilad to needy families in Sitio Bakal Commonwealth. These athletes experienced what millions of Filipinos, mostly children go through daily – having to fetch water from a distant source for their daily use. Water flowing from faucets is a luxury most people take for granted while others treat it like gold.
There are so many other athletes that are using their influence and positive traits to be part of the change in this world full of harshness and desperation. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are some of the top tennis stars who will participate in a charity football match to raise money for earthquake and tsunami relief missions in Japan.
Vince Hizon was the first ever PBA player to set up a foundation while still active. He set up libraries and computer centers in schools of far flung or depressed municipalities around the country. Powerade’s Rob Reyes recently celebrated his 28th birthday with my foundation, the Everyday Is Your Birthday Foundation and brought happiness to the 25 boys from the Jesus Loves the Little Children Foundation in Pasig.
The PBA itself is a partner of the High Five Hope Foundation, an organization that gives needed and valuable sports programs for street kids of Metro Manila (Paranaque, Pasay, Marikina, Manila, Quezon City, etc) under the care of Childhope Asia, and Metro Cebu under the care of the Cebu City Task force of Councilor Margarita Osmena, wife of Congressman Tomas Osmena. High Five Hope has also received a big boost from Maynilad and Smart Sports who has been synonymous to helping athletes and uplifting Philippine Sports.
Their support will be instrumental in the staging of the project which aims to elevate the children’s self confidence, sense of teamwork, respect and accountability. It keeps them off the streets, off drugs and into better habits like healthy competition and working with others for a common goal.
The High Five Hope tournament in Manila kicks off tomorrow at the Rizal Coliseum where hundreds of their street kid beneficiaries participate in a volleyball clinic by the Women’s National team through the Philippine Volleyball Federation, led by Gener Dungo. They’ll also have a basketball clinic with some professional coaches and PBA players, and a soccer games with the Futkal association. Fil-am rapper Mike Swift and his crew will also be performing for the kids.
When an athlete laces up his shoes, or puts on his gloves to conquer his opponent, he becomes a winner. When the sneakers and gloves come off and he helps conquer worthy causes, he become a hero.
To know more about athletes turned advocates, tweet me: @patriciahizon or visit my website: www.patriciahizon.com
Try again!
time to play another guessing game
the objective is still pretty much the same
- "finished" two times
- Sounds like a beagle
- What's an atmospheric discharge?
- coalesced berries
They haven't given up on the three,
Tho their future is on one man's mercy!
They didn't get it done the first time around
They're rushing so solutions could be found!
Many argue that this a fair trade...
C'mon now! Let's call a spade a spade!
the objective is still pretty much the same
- "finished" two times
- Sounds like a beagle
- What's an atmospheric discharge?
- coalesced berries
They haven't given up on the three,
Tho their future is on one man's mercy!
They didn't get it done the first time around
They're rushing so solutions could be found!
Many argue that this a fair trade...
C'mon now! Let's call a spade a spade!
THE D-LEAGUE
From my Manila Standard Column Game Winners Feb. 25
The amateur basketball scene has experienced peeks and downturns the past couple of years. Gone are the days where it had a steady presence, producing some of the brightest hard court heroes that that went on to the professional ranks. The arrival of other leagues like Liga Filipinas and even its merger with the PBL last year created a wave of excitement, but that has dipped siginificantly.
With the emergence of another amateur league, excitement, along with hopes and dreams of young and promising stars are once again at a high. Through the efforts of the PBA, the Development League or D-league will be launched by March 12 at the San Juan Arena.
Unfortunately the PBL, which was also set for a comeback under the management of Nolan Bernardino, the son of the late PBA Commissioner Jun Bernardino, suffered a major drawback weeks before they were set to relaunch. Teams left the league and decided to join the D-League instead leaving the once top amateur league with not enough teams, and no other option but to fold.
Teams like Cobra Energy drink, Pharex, Ani-FCA and Café France have jumped ship.
The D-league will also have two teams under the Manny Pangilinan group - Metro Pacific Tollways and Maynilad. Powerade, apart from it’s team in the PBA will also set up a team in the D-league. Black Water/Ever Bilena, City of Antipolo, Handyfix/Max Bond, RnW Pacific Pipes and PC Gilmore are also confirmed to join.
According to its team manager Erico Lopez, the Maynilad banner will be carried by the NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions, making them strong finals contenders. Maynilad, now headed by Mr. Ricky Vargas who just celebrated his birthday yesterday, is a private firm managing the water distribution and wastewater services in the western zone of the Greater Metro Manila Area. Not to be confused with the eastern provider, Manila Water.
Each squad will have 14 players in their roster aged 17 to 26 years old. It will give these young hopefuls the opportunity to sharpen their skills plus gain confidence and experience. There is always a need for a mid-point between college ball and the pros to aide in the player’s transition. This will also be an opportunity for practice players to develop their skills since they get limited time in their mother club.
There is really a need for the pro league to expand, with the number of basketball talents this country produces. Having 10 teams, well 9 if you don’t count Gilas, only gives a small minority the opportunity to have basketball careers. Perhaps joining the D-league would be the chance for some companies to get their feet wet and get a feel of the benefits and the value of running a basketball team.
Good luck to the PBA and the D-League community!
Share your thoughts on www.patriciahizon.com or www.twitter.com/patriciahizon
The amateur basketball scene has experienced peeks and downturns the past couple of years. Gone are the days where it had a steady presence, producing some of the brightest hard court heroes that that went on to the professional ranks. The arrival of other leagues like Liga Filipinas and even its merger with the PBL last year created a wave of excitement, but that has dipped siginificantly.
With the emergence of another amateur league, excitement, along with hopes and dreams of young and promising stars are once again at a high. Through the efforts of the PBA, the Development League or D-league will be launched by March 12 at the San Juan Arena.
Unfortunately the PBL, which was also set for a comeback under the management of Nolan Bernardino, the son of the late PBA Commissioner Jun Bernardino, suffered a major drawback weeks before they were set to relaunch. Teams left the league and decided to join the D-League instead leaving the once top amateur league with not enough teams, and no other option but to fold.
Teams like Cobra Energy drink, Pharex, Ani-FCA and Café France have jumped ship.
The D-league will also have two teams under the Manny Pangilinan group - Metro Pacific Tollways and Maynilad. Powerade, apart from it’s team in the PBA will also set up a team in the D-league. Black Water/Ever Bilena, City of Antipolo, Handyfix/Max Bond, RnW Pacific Pipes and PC Gilmore are also confirmed to join.
According to its team manager Erico Lopez, the Maynilad banner will be carried by the NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions, making them strong finals contenders. Maynilad, now headed by Mr. Ricky Vargas who just celebrated his birthday yesterday, is a private firm managing the water distribution and wastewater services in the western zone of the Greater Metro Manila Area. Not to be confused with the eastern provider, Manila Water.
Each squad will have 14 players in their roster aged 17 to 26 years old. It will give these young hopefuls the opportunity to sharpen their skills plus gain confidence and experience. There is always a need for a mid-point between college ball and the pros to aide in the player’s transition. This will also be an opportunity for practice players to develop their skills since they get limited time in their mother club.
There is really a need for the pro league to expand, with the number of basketball talents this country produces. Having 10 teams, well 9 if you don’t count Gilas, only gives a small minority the opportunity to have basketball careers. Perhaps joining the D-league would be the chance for some companies to get their feet wet and get a feel of the benefits and the value of running a basketball team.
Good luck to the PBA and the D-League community!
Share your thoughts on www.patriciahizon.com or www.twitter.com/patriciahizon
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