Embattled Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes drops his filter after announcing his intention to step aside, blasting fans for 'rude' behavior amid the team's low moments through the years
MANILA, Philippines – After announcing his intention to step down as Gilas Pilipinas head coach, Chot Reyes finally let loose and aired his unfiltered sentiments at the end of the host nation’s 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign.
“I will never turn my back to serving my country, but there is a point where I just need to think about my health and my family’s health as well.” The vitriol ultimately boiled over in the World Cup, where fans consistently booing Reyes in the lineup introductions became a glaring standard through all five Gilas games.
“After a while, it was just too heavy. It has been too painful, too heavy,” he continued in the postgame scrum. “Just to be very honest,Now with all the time in the world ahead of another likely retirement, Reyes is more than willing to face any of his critics, provided they air their grievances to his face.
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