source: www.interaksyon.com
More
than just getting the best talent available, having ample time to prepare would
be the key for success for SMART-Gilas Pilipinas in this year’s FIBA Asia
Championship, according to Rajko Toroman.
The
Serbian coach, who piloted the national team to a fourth-place finish in the
2011 edition of the tournament, said picking just the best players available
wouldn’t be enough for the Philippine team, which will be trying to duplicate
its feat 40 years ago when it last hosted the top Asian cage event.
“It’s
no guarantee that you will win a championship,” said Toroman, who is known for
his rigorous training and preparation.
He
led Iran to victory in the FIBA Asia Championship in 2007, before moving to the
Philippines to continue his coaching career.
“There
are many components in building a championship team for the FIBA Asia
tournament, but you could prioritize preparation and chemistry. Putting players
and having them play together for six months, that’s the most important thing,”
said Toroman.
The
PBA has already committed to adjusting its scheduling, promising to shorten the
Governors’ Cup to give SMART-Gilas more time to prepare for the competition.
The league has also committed to lend at least one player from each team to the
national squad, with commissioner Chito Salud and SMART-Gilas coach Chot Reyes
scheduled to seat down to discuss details of the lineup.
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