Coach Time Cone has already said no, but he could not refuse when San Miguel Corporation’s top big boss Ramon
“He said it was ‘para sa bayan’, so I said yes because for me, it was a call of duty. I know how difficult it is but how can I say no to a special request like this ,” the multi-titled Ginebra mentor said during a press conference on Thursday.
But he could not refuse his bosses in the San Miguel Corp. organization and the call to serve the nation again.“The only time I broke and shed tears was in the Asian Games 1998. That’s how tough it is. That’s how tough the job is,” said Cone, referring to the Centennial basketball squad that bagged the bronze medal, losing only to Korea and China.
“No matter how slim the chance, we’ll gonna support you. I know you are a fighter, basketball naman ito at hindi volleyball, alam mo na ito,” assured Chua, who was designated as the team manager.“I guess we’re not gonna sleep. Wala namang gagalaw na iba. Yes it’s not the World Cup, mahirap or hindi mahirap, lalaban kami,” added Chua.
Most of the players will still come from the national pool in the World Cup except those who are playing overseas.
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