Many are proclaiming the Gilas team for the 2023 FIBA World Cup as the strongest Philippine Men's basketball team ever assembled. That is one good way to build up excitement for the World Cup especially since our country is hosting. But is it really just hype?
Side note: Just to set the discussion straight, we are talking about the strongest Gilas team ever assembled. It's not the strongest team we could ever assemble, like if all eligible players were available, no injuries, no issues.Best CredentialsTo be fair, I would say it's not an exaggeration. There is a sound logic to that, and if we base it on the credentials of the players, the declaration is confirmed.This is the first time we have an actual NBA awardee as our naturalized player .
What We LostSince Johnny Abbarientos, Jimmy Alapag, and Jayson Castro, we have had the 'best point guard in Asia' on our team. That may change in this Gilas iteration. Since the team is prioritizing height, the point guard spot was compromised. In the NBA and international play, the point guard spot has been 'declassified.
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