Who is Barangay Ginebra Kings’ Most Valuable Player and why?
May 3, 2007I was watching Hardball before, hosted by Bill Velasco, Jinno Rufino and Boyet Sison, and this was their question, way before the wildcard phase of last conference started. (See how outdated this entry is?)
Of course, off the bat I would answer: MARK CAGUIOA—and you do know I am biased.
Bill Velasco pointed out that Mark COULD be the MVP “if you need points in a hurry.” Boyet Sison said that Rudy Hatfield provides the intensity on- and off-court, and since I am in love right now with his eyes (and I just noticed it last night), I would also seriously consider calling up the show right now (if I was in Manila) and answer their question.
(Okay. Where is Rudy Hatfield? From what I heard, he promised that he’d take Ginebra to the championship even without Mark and Jayjay and Rafi, but then again… where is he? I mean, I understand that he needs to be with his soon-to-be, but… I don’t know. *shrug*)
I’d list the Brgy. Ginebra players from memory (last conference): Jayjay Helterbrand, Mark Caguioa, Eric Menk, Rafi Reavis, Rudy Hatfield, Sunday Salvacion, Mark Macapagal, Mike Holper, Andy Seigle, Billy Mamaril, Ronald Tubid, and Johnny Abarientos. Partida pa yan kasi injured si Rodney Santos, but I heard he’ll be back come semis time. You also have Gec Chia and Paolo Hubalde back there sitting behind the bench. (Congrats to Gecgec! Yey. You doing a good job this conference, man.) Then on the coaching staff you’ve got Coach Jong Uichico, and Siot Tanquincen (before he was shipped to San Miguel. Pahirap sa buhay, sana nagpalit nalang talaga sila diba?) to back him up.
Did I say star-studded?
Yeah.
As they say, Ginebra looks good on paper, but it’s different when you also look good on court. And surprise, surprise, they started with a blasting 3-0 run tied with Sta. Lucia, and then Red Bull (argh) dealt with them their first loss and they strung up some more loss(es)—can’t remember, sorry—and bam! Seven-game win streak. 13-4 win-loss card.
“It’s a coach’s dream to have a team like this… and for Coach Jong to NOT win a championship with a team like this…”
And win the championship they did.
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BGK won the series; Air21 the best team w/o Fil-shAm’s
By: rich
grich tvlive
Congratulations to Barangay Ginebra Kings for winning the championship against the pure Filipino team aside from import, Air21 Express. They won the title by always saying they won it by heart. Yeah Right! Anyway, Thanks for the best game played ever by Paul Artadi and Ronald Tubid. The game is much more exciting because of these two players providing excellent basketball throughout the series. Nice Job!
We all know that Barangay Ginebra is the most popular basketball team in the Philippines, because it markets liquor that is very affordable and very nice drink for Filipinos. The fan rocks the Araneta Coliseum by giving support to their favorite team every time Ginebra San Miguel plays in the venue. Ten percent of the crowd goes to “UBE REPUBLIC” I am one of them.
I am much very proud for the Air21 Express because even without Fil-Sham’s or lets say Half Filipinos-Half Blood the team still reach the finals with pure heart and determination till the very last game. It is very nice to still have a team who believe in all pure Filipino balers rather than getting a fil-am player just to win a title. So keep it up Air21 management for not selecting fil-am players in a draft.
The Legend Robert Jaworski is not happy for the championship of Ginebra definitely and many Filipinos. Because having that kind of Ginebra line-up was totally messed. Fil-Ams players can win you a crown in the PBA but if we all try to believe in our pure Filipino balers we can win in the international tournament.
ABC 5, and the new “TV 5 Shake mo, TV mo” were owned by Mr. Tony Boy Cojuanco and who owns the three teams in the PBA, of course San Miguel Corporation by the Cojuanco’s. They are Purefoods TJ Giants, Magnolia Beverage Masters and the Barangay Ginebra Kings. TV 5 ends the contract to the PBA for the last game of this season in a very exciting championship game. Finally, “It’s over” for the ABC and TV 5 coverage. No more bias coverage and one sided support for the Cojuanco’s team.
Next season the PBA will be aired over CS “Channel 9” and the Basketball TV under the Solar Entertainment Corporation. We must expect a lot of good coverage, more camera views, good english speaking commentators not bias, and more PBA Action and PBA Classic Game Replay in Basketball TV.
Posted by airmcfly at August 21, 2008, 10:55 am