Ginebra Can Make It!! -- Confession Of A Die Hard Fan

Yes, Ginebra has suffered its 4 setbacks in 6 games after an impressive 2-0 start. Yes, it is also true that the team is not playing good basketball and last game against Alaska, "Masakit talaga sa mata panoorin ang pagkatalo nila.


Out rebounded, out hustled  outscored, outrun, Low FG percentages and lots of TOs, too many isolation plays. These are the recipes of a sure lose and disaster.

It cannot be denied that the team is lacking in chemistry as shown by their turn overs. Even the point guard LA is committing his mistakes. MC 47 is not shooting well especially in the 3 point arc but we can see that he does not stop from trying to score. He has the heart and there is no question about it.

Mike Cortez and JJ13 playing time has suffered a lot and somehow, their confidence also suffered too. Even the HBomb which is the energizer of the team is not getting enough playing time. Too old? Maybe, but maybe not...

The team does not have a dominant big man, only Mamaril is the legit center..Just like what I have said in my past blogs, Kerby is not a natural center and he is not comfortable playing that position.

Yes, Ginebra is suffering a 4 game losing skid and for their millions fans, this is really alarming.

Make the trades, change the head coach or even the entire coaching staff..etc etc..

But do you really think these are the solutions to end the team woes?

I am a die hard Ginebra fan ever since I have fallen in love with the sports of basketball.

Yes, the team is not playing good today, but I believe, Ginebra can still make it. I dont give a damn even the other fans are making fun of my team, say what they want to say, but I will still stand and stick with Ginebra coz I know, at the end of the day, Ginebra will prevail. I really believe that Ginebra will win the All Filipino Cup Championship. Laugh till you want, "KAHIT PA SUMAKIT NA TIYAN MO" but this is my opinion and my blog..so you just have to respect it. If you want, make your own blog.

This is the best time to show our support to our wounded team. guys...2-4...the elimination is still long and all the team needs is one win to get back on the track..Keep the faith Ginebra Fans..Good things are about to happen with our fav team..MARK MY WORDS...Ginebra will bounce back!!

Bounce Back Ginebra!!

Bounce Back Ginebra!!

NSD Forever

This is the battle cry of millions of the Ginebra fans after witnessing the 3 games losing skid of the team. Of course, the team must get back on the winning mode if they still want to be treated as a title contender. After a 2 -0 start, wins from Global Port and RoS, the team lost its last 3 outings versus Meralco, Red Bull and to Petron.

 Is there something wrong in this team?

Yes, one of these is the chemistry of their new players to the old ones. LA is new, so are the two rookies . It cannot be avoided that there will be mistakes along the way, lots of TOs that kill the chances to win a game. The team is now executing a run-and gun system, but somehow, the team is losing gas or their opponents are able to neutralize their system.

Bounce Back Ginebra is the battle cry!

Why?

The team does not have a legit center. Big Mama can play the 5 position, but he is not a dominant force inside the paint. Kerby is not a natural center and it shows that he is not comfortable playing this position. The team needs a center but of course, this will be done through trades which means, there will be players who will left the team after Villanueva, Wilson, and KG. Besides, trading will also affect their chemistry since new player means another adjustment.

LA is still adjusting, but for how long?

Ginebra is loaded of great players...MC47, JJ13, LA, Kerby, Ababou, PRM,,Maliksi, Cortez, Hatfield..all of these players can score and hustle inside the court. Their two rookies are full of hustle and intensity plus they too, can also score. The bench of the Ginebra is also regarded as one of the deepest in the PBA, 'kahit sino ipasuk mo, me potential na gumawa.'

Then, bakit 3 games losing skid na?

There are many reasons behind the losing skid of this team, if you will ask the fans, for sure, each of them has their respective input, comments and suggestions. But for some reasons, these things do not matter unless the team play as one unit. They need to play good defense until the final buzzer. Share the ball and less one on one plays. Pass the ball to your guard and let him do his stuffs, and last, the coaching staff must utilize each player potential by giving him enough time and confidence.

I am not a coach and I have no plans to be one, but just like any ordinary fans out there, I am  concern with my fave team. Call me bias but I do not care, all I want is that Ginebra bounce back and prove all their detractors wrong..

Ginebra..NSD...Bounce Back Now!!!!

GInebra 2.0 -- Title Contender Or Not?

the new three kings!!!

Yes, Ginebra is now 2 - 0 and leading the latest All Filipino Cup standing! What does it means? For the millions of fans of this team, the two victories could be the signs that they are closer to their goal of winning the championship..

Pero teka, di ba masyado pang maaga para magcelebrate ang mga taga barangay? 2-0 pa lng and this tournament is comprised of 14 games. And besides, di pa nakakalaban ng Ginebra ang mga power house teams such as TnT, San Mig Coffee Mixers, and Petron. For sure, the fans of the other teams will not like the idea of my blog saying that Ginebra will win this cup with its 2-0 record.

However, let me just remind that I have basis in saying that the most favorite team in the PBA will win the championship. First, this team is comprised of great and savvy veterans that are mixed with energetic, full of vibrant and athleticism of youth. Run and gun plus solid defense are their forte and is very obvious that is clicking for them.

run and gun for the championship!

LA, MC47 and the rest of the gang is playing solid basketball game, trying to reach their common goal, which is the All Filipino Cup championship. Although chemistry is still an issue, you cannot deny that this team is sharing the same page. Walang iringan, inggitan or payabangan (di gaya ng iba jan) sa mga players ng Ginebra. Basta pinasuk ng coach, expect that one will do his part to help his team. This is the beauty of the Ginebra team now, very dangerous with their new system and influx of exciting and great players.

Can you see the stellar plays of LA? How about the consistent MVP form of MC47? Pansinin nyo rin si Rico M at Maliksi, can't you see that they are bringing their games a notch higher? Andyan pa rin sina JJ13, Cool cat, the HBomb, Raymundo, Wilson, Mamaril who are still dependable when it comes to scoring. Of course, wala pa si Ababou who is recovering from his injury.

The rookies? I already gave them high and passing grade for their intensity and athleticism. Besides scoring, these rookies can also defend. Complete package ika nga ng iba!

all in one for the common goal 

How about the coaching staff? So far, Siot is doing great in rotating his players which is very important para ma sustain yun run and gun system nila. Imagine if this team has a big and dominant center, panis lahat ng makakalaban nila. Now, di na sila matatakbuhan ng TNT...yakang yaka na makipagsabayan!!

Ginebra 2-0...while it is too early to make any prediction, by basing on the two games alone, Ginebra is a .legitimate title contender that each team should fear!!

The Gem In Chris Ellis

Now it can be told..Ginebra management did the right thing when they opted to choose Ellis over Chris Tiu. Ellis can score, elevate and leave fans in awe, can defend and block shots, and most importantly, he brings lots of intensity in the game, offensively and defensively. While Tiu is also a great player, I don't think that he is as athletic as the rookie of Ginebra.

After their win against the Global Port, expect more from this rookie. For sure, fans would like to see every time he elevates and soar for a dunk or swat the shots of the opposing team. Simply put, this rookie has a lot of talent and is next in line to the throne of the reigning MVP, MC47.

So, if you are one of those who are pissed when the Ginebra choose Ellis over Tiu, you better think again and see if there is reason for you to be pissed of.

My fearless prediction, Ellis will win the ROY and not Fajardo.. I don't care whether you agree or disagree with me, after all, I am just expressing my opinion here.


For Ginebra fans, expect more good things to come for your favorite team. Championship? Why not? With MC 47, JJ13, LA and the rest of the gang, conquering the All Filipino Cup is very much feasible.