Chris Tiu on Gilas Pilipinas' performance: 'Let this be a humbling eye opener'
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Kapuso host and former PBA player Chris Tiu talks about the performance of the Philippine basketball team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Pinoy basketball fans are still feeling the string of losses suffered by the Gilas Pilipinas team in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 as the national squad failed to advance in the second round.
The national basketball team first lost its opening assignment against the Dominican Republic, 87-81. They also faltered versus Angola (80-70) and lost by seven points during their game last Tuesday, August 29 with world No.10 Italy.
Former Gilas player and retired PBA star Chris Tiu took to X to share his thoughts about our country's campaign in the World Cup and the lessons we should learn from it.
Chris retired from professional basketball back in 2019 and last played for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA.
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Chris Tiu began his post by saying, “As a former member of Gilas Pilipinas, I can still clearly remember the feeling of pain and disappointment after coming home from a major tournament without a medal and letting our country down. It's a terrible feeling that's hard to get over.”
The iBilib host added, “Now, as purely a spectator and fan, I love cheering for our country and want to see us succeed, but I also feel the heartbreak, disappointment, and frustration of coming so close to getting a W and thinking we know what could have been done better.”
He also reminded everyone to continue to support the Philippine team, since they sacrificed so much to represent the country.
“At this moment, I hope we can continue to support our team as that is what we can do and what they need from us. I hope we can be proud of each member who sacrificed and took on the bold task of representing our country in battle on our home soil despite knowing that the odds were never in our favor.”
“Let this be a humbling eye opener for all basketball stakeholders, that there are things needed to be done in order to be truly competitive at the world level. Good news is, we're not that far behind.” Chris stressed.
“Congratulations and thank you the entire Gilas team! We know what's in your [heart] and will fight til the end!! And congrats as well to the SBP, all the organizers and the Philippines for a wonderful hosting of the FIBA World Cup. Looking forward to continue cheering on our team and watching great quality basketball games !”
As a former member of Gilas Pilipinas, I can still clearly remember the feeling of pain and disappointment after coming home from a major tournament without a medal and letting our country down. It's a terrible feeling that's hard to get over.
-- Chris Tiu (@chris_tiu) August 30, 2023
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