Every time the Philippine Men’s National Basketball Team (Gilas Pilipinas) faces regional rival South Korea, the so-called “curse” is brought to the table due to the series of heartbreaking losses the team to endure against this powerhouse over the years. But if you’re going to ask me, there’s no such curse.
There were a lot of Filipino players who wowed Marcus Douthit in his stint as the naturalized player of the Philippine national team, but one player stood out in his mind when he reminisced his playing days with Gilas Pilipinas.
Last Monday night, National Coach Joseller ‘Yeng’ Guiao bared the 19-man pool of Gilas Pilipinas that will see action at the FIBA World Cup from Aug. 31 to Sept. 15, 2019 in China.