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The 19th Asian Games have yet to start, but Gilas Pilipinas is already winning the hearts and minds of Filipinos. Gilas coach Tim Cone swept local fans off their feet when he allowed them to watch their joint training session with the Gilas Women team last Thursday at the PhilSports Arena. After their workout, San Miguel Corporation director Alfrancis Chua gave the fans five minutes to have their pictures taken with their basketball idols. But when Cone approached Chua, he suddenly changed his mind and increased the allotted time to 15 minutes. Seeing Gilas — a collection of the country’s most popular and wealthiest athletes — go out of their way to mingle with fans is truly heartwarming. And it won’t be the last time they will see their basketball heroes as Cone has invited them anew to watch their friendly match against Changwon LG Sakers on Friday. But just a few weeks ago, this beautiful bond between Gilas and their fans was unthinkable. Gilas struggled to gain public support during the country’s hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup. At the same time, their head coach, Chot Reyes, was being bashed and heckled mercilessly due to their forgettable performance. Fans questioned Reyes’s integrity as a coach, especially when he benched Kai Sotto in their first game against the Dominican Republic. He was also criticized for relying too much on National Basketball Association star Jordan Clarkson, raising speculations that he was unprepared for the world’s biggest and most prestigious basketball event. The fans inside the Smart Araneta Coliseum made their presence felt. They booed Reyes during the player introductions against Italy, prompting some of his players, like Kiefer Ravena, Rhenz Abando and Clarkson, to rush to his defense. Even Reyes’s outfit didn’t escape the eyes of the public. Social media exploded with insults, adverse reactions, and comments after Reyes flaunted an ultra-expensive Thom Browne suit during their game against Angola. The money he spent, reportedly around P200,000, wasn’t worth it as Gilas suffered a 70-80 loss to the Angolans, dealing a major blow to their chances of advancing to the knockout stages. But his manner of coaching and posh outfit were not the only reasons Reyes struggled to deodorize his public image. When Gilas was preparing for the World Cup, Reyes shut the doors of their practice facility to fans and sportswriters. Instead of making the team available, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas assigned a media liaison who disseminated information and narrated what was happening through short videos and photos regularly posted on social media. That was the practice when Gilas trained at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, as well as when they were in Estonia and Lithuania. Gilas also played friendly matches against Ivory Coast, Mexico, and Montenegro at the PhilSports Arena with no one but a very few team staffers and federation officials in attendance. With the friendly matches being inaccessible, sportswriters had to resort to checking the social media pages of Gilas’s opponents and the SBP to get information and avoid the wrath of their editors. They jokingly called it “socmed journalism.” That’s why the appointment of Cone as Gilas’ head coach is a breath of fresh air. The 65-year-old Cone may be an American, but he knows the importance of gaining public approval. In fact, he started his career as a villain in the eyes of the masses after engaging with the charismatic Robert Jaworski in numerous coaching battles. But he let his coaching do the talking as he led Alaska to a grand slam in 1996 before winning another triple crown with San Mig Coffee in 2014. At Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, the most popular professional team in the country, Cone further cemented his reputation as a well-loved, well-respected coach when he turned the likes of LA Tenorio, Japeth Aguilar, Scottie Thompson and Justin Brownlee into fan favorites. Now, Cone is at the helm of Gilas Pilipinas, armed with a mission of not only winning an Asian Games medal but also bringing the national players closer to the public. It’s a tough order. But Cone is carrying it out to perfection. The post Our team appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PBA coaches OK with league protocol and guidelines as practice resumes
Coaches of the 12 PBA teams see no problem with the protocol and guidelines that the league has put up following the government's green light to resume training. League commissioner Willie Marcial, Deputy Commissioner Eric Castro and Legal Counsel Atty. Melvin Mendoza briefed the coaches and team managers on Friday regarding the safeguards that the PBA will implement to ensure the safety and welfare of players against the coronavirus (COVID-19). All teams are required to take a COVID test three days before training commences and another testing every 10 days. A strict hospital standard procedure in disinfection of training facilities will be followed aside from the usual before-and-after group workouts disinfection process. Players are also required to follow the 'closed circuit' method that confine their travel to home-practice facility and back. "I think the PBA has put up an effective guideline to safeguard the players. It's just a matter of attitude from the players to maintain it," said NLEX coach Yeng Guiao. "I think it's good. All we have to do is follow it," said Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone. One inquiry in the well-attended meeting according to Marcial is about when scrimmages would be allowed. The commissioner said that all suggestions and concerns during the meeting will be relayed to the Board of Governors during its meeting on Saturday. With the guidelines clear, Guiao said that it will now be the responsibility of the players to adhere to the protocol for everyone’s safety. "It's up to them if we intend to keep everyone safe. Everybody should practice discipline at all times if we want this league to survive and likewise protect their livelihood," Guiao said. SMB coach Leo Austria said the players must practice the 3 Ds (discipline, determination and dedication) to keep everybody safe. .....»»
Cone, Black, Austria pinakamahuhusay na coach sa PBA
MARAMING champion coaches sa Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) subalit may ilan lamang sa kanila ang maituturing na talagang mahuhusay. At kabilang na sina Tim Cone, Leo Austria at Norman Black sa mga pinakamahuhusay na coaches sa PBA ayon kay Rajko Toroman, na dating mentor ng Gilas Pilipinas program. “Of course Tim Cone is a legend, […] The post Cone, Black, Austria pinakamahuhusay na coach sa PBA appeared first on Bandera......»»
Greats best Stalwarts anew in PBA All-Star Blitz showcase
The Greats held true to their name......»»
Cone bares all-out support for Indonesia-bound Brownlee
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone was delighted at the news that naturalized player Justin Brownlee will be playing as an import in the Indonesian Basketball League for the next couple of months......»»
Working Ginebra’s system
Scottie Thompson sat out Barangay Ginebra’s first two games in the PBA Philippine Cup but somehow, the team managed to register wins over Rain or Shine and Phoenix, zooming to a strong start with coach Tim Cone relying on a rotation that suits a system rather than individual players......»»
Cone perpektong coach sa Gilas: Goorjian
Cone perpektong coach sa Gilas: Goorjian.....»»
Cone rules out Monday-only practice
Gilas head coach Tim Cone said yesterday the option of scheduling Monday-only practice during the PBA Philippine Cup to prepare for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in July isn’t workable and he’ll manage with what time is available after the conference ends......»»
Mission possible in Latvia?
Gilas’ mission is to book a ticket to the Paris Olympics through the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, on July 2-7 but coach Tim Cone’s squad faces almost insurmountable odds in making it happen......»»
Four for Gilas
With what Gilas showed in the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, coach Tim Cone is excited about the future. Clearly, there’s reason to be optimistic. “The scary part is this team can get a whole lot better,” he said......»»
Jamie Malonzo out sick after Hong Kong trip, says Tim Cone
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone says Jamie Malonzo fell ill as he misses their 53-point home rout of Chinese Taipei in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.....»»
Brownlee shakes off rust in winning return for Gilas vs Hong Kong
Missing about four months of basketball, Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player Justin Brownlee had “a lot of rust to brush off” against Hong Kong, head coach Tim Cone said......»»
‘Long ways to go’: Cone still sees room for improvement after Gilas rout
Coach Tim Cone sees both the good and the bad in Gilas Pilipinas' 30-point demolition of Hong Kong at the start of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.....»»
Right man for job
Gilas head coach Tim Cone will be the first to insist that Chot Reyes deserves recognition for laying the groundwork to build the foundation for the national squad whose four-year goal is to make it to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics......»»
FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers is first step to Olympics for Gilas, Cone stresses
With the upcoming first window of the FIBA Asia Cup, Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone said his personal goal for the team is to make the Olympics, whether next year’s Paris meet or the 2028 Los Angeles edition......»»
Kai high on playing under Cone
Kai Sotto looks forward to embarking on his latest Gilas Pilipinas tour of duty under the mentorship of coach Tim Cone......»»
On hero ball and wish lists: Lessons learned from Gilas past
Tim Cone, being the astute and grizzled tactician that he is, may have already studied his Gilas Pilipinas history, but here are some lessons that may still serve the champion coach in good stead.....»»
Cone’s all-around guy
Coach Tim Cone expects young gun Kevin Quiambao to blossom fully as he joins Gilas Pilipinas in its four-year journey......»»
Edu to join Gilas despite injury
Newly-reappointed Gilas head coach Tim Cone said yesterday injured Japanese B-League center AJ Edu will join the national team in Hong Kong for the first game of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window despite not being able to play......»»
Sweep by Beermen helps Gin Kings build character, says Cone
Despite Barangay Ginebra’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup exit, Gin Kings head coach Tim Cone said the team underwent essential character development that would help them in the All-Filipino edition......»»