Don’t get me wrong. I am no Ginebra fan. But compared to Air 21, I am glad that the Ginebra Gin Kings won the 2008 Smart Fiesta Cup Champion at the Philippine Basketball Association last night to the tune of 97-84. What made it sweeter is the fact that they did it despite the dirty and rough plays of the Express locals. Of all their players, only import Steve Thomas got my respect. The others? Zilch!
From the ball boy all the way to their egotistical head coach, Bo Perasol, they are full of hot air. Sure, they got to the finals but it was all because of Mr. Steve Thomas. I agree that his presence and inspiration was the reason but as far as the team is concerned, sorry but they are all a bunch of couch potatoes.
Wynne Arboleda, Homer Se, Ranidel Ocampo, Arwind Santos, Gary David, KG Canaleta? Gosh who are these people?!? I don’t even see a semblance of humbleness in them. Oh here comes the coach saying that it is all part of character. HAH! If perhaps Air21 showed some humble things such as playing fair and some modest proclamations, then perhaps you would have much of the fans’ support. But NO. Especially for the coach who uses his favorite phrase “I HAD NO DOUBT IN MY MIND”. Read the papers folks, you can count how many times he used this. I guess that is all he knows to say. Maybe if he just approached the way that modest coaches like Siot Tanquincen, Yeng Guiao or Chot Reyes, then maybe he would have not eaten his words.
Gary David has been astrocious. Ever since he came to this ballclub, his ego has been at an all time high. Canaleta is an overrated player. Just because you were chosen over Ren Ren Ritualo doesn’t mean you are THAT GOOD! Arwind Santos? Geez CHOKE TIME! He cannot even make the simple follow-up.
But alls well that ends well. Air21 is not yet primed for a championship. Maybe if they learn the magic of humility and learn to shut up then lady luck may just smile on them.
For Ginebra, I salute Eric Menk, Ronald Tubid (a former Air21 player) and Junthy Valenzuela. Oh and also the best import of the conference, Chris Alexander. You deserve it buddy!
Congrats to the Ginebra Gin Kings, the 2008 PBA SMART Fiesta Cup Champs!
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