According to Quinito Henson, CJ Giles is reportedly booted out of the Smart Gilas National Developmental Team because of showing up to practice with a hangover from drinking.
Now, this could be a big blow, as for months, Giles is already somewhat a part of Smart Gilas, participating in the FIBA Asia Champions Cup 2009 while putting up great numbers for the team. This means the team is now looking for another import replacement to suit up for the national team.
On the other hand, this could also give the team a boost, and when I say boost, it means that guys will not have to rely on C.J. Giles or an import for now, and this gives the big men an opportunity to have playing time and hone their skills while preparing for 2011. This also means guys will have to step-up, especially the big men like Al-Hussaini, Slaughter, Ballesteros, Aguilar and Ramos.
Playing with the other teams definitely will help as these guys will gain experience playing on the court against various teams. Considering that height is not a big disadvantage anymore, especially with these bigs, honing their skills for international basketball will be even more critical at this point, especially if Smart Gilas does not get a suitable import to replace Giles, especially as time is not on the side as to the naturalization process.
Now that the distraction is out, I hope something positive comes out of this and Gilas boys be rejuvinated and start anew as they refresh their preparations for 2011.
Now, this could be a big blow, as for months, Giles is already somewhat a part of Smart Gilas, participating in the FIBA Asia Champions Cup 2009 while putting up great numbers for the team. This means the team is now looking for another import replacement to suit up for the national team.
On the other hand, this could also give the team a boost, and when I say boost, it means that guys will not have to rely on C.J. Giles or an import for now, and this gives the big men an opportunity to have playing time and hone their skills while preparing for 2011. This also means guys will have to step-up, especially the big men like Al-Hussaini, Slaughter, Ballesteros, Aguilar and Ramos.
Playing with the other teams definitely will help as these guys will gain experience playing on the court against various teams. Considering that height is not a big disadvantage anymore, especially with these bigs, honing their skills for international basketball will be even more critical at this point, especially if Smart Gilas does not get a suitable import to replace Giles, especially as time is not on the side as to the naturalization process.
Now that the distraction is out, I hope something positive comes out of this and Gilas boys be rejuvinated and start anew as they refresh their preparations for 2011.
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