Wednesday, August 1, 2007

"Nasaan ka?" - Team Pilipinas' call to Filipino Basketball Fans

Song by: Pupil"Kaninang umaga Nagising ako may bakas ng ngiti sa mukha Kasama kita sa aking panaginip Sasabihin ko dapat sa’yo Pero [chorus] Wala ka na Wala ka na pala Wala ka na" After the SMC-Team Pilipinas' campaign for an Olympic cameo appearance at the FIBA-ASIA, in Tokushima Japan, many were disappointed. Many fingers were pointed to the coaching staff, to the players (Caguioa, Seigle, Helterbrand, etc.), and some are even pointed to the Government. Many questions were thrown to the Team. So many, that for the most of them, answers are very hard to find.. "Nag-iisip, namimilipit sa galit Umiikot ang aking paningin Sa mga tanong na di kayang sagutin" Even before the FIBA-ASIA Qualifying started, this has been the appeal of Team Pilipinas' coach Chot Reyes.. "..Ang sa akin lang naman, ay huwag na sana nating maging kalaban ang kapwa Pilipino.." But unfortunately, many of us did not respond to the call. Blames were thrown from anywhere. Even the 7 year-old ballers from our place were saying "buwaya kasi ang mga..". It's hard to admit but that failed campaign to Olympics resulted to a fewer supporter and believer of Pilipinas Basketball. "Magtanim na lang sila ng kamote..." as some would even say. But what they (Pilipinas Basketball Team) need right now is our continues support. They need every support they can get from the Filipino people, here and abroad. Withdrawing support to our very own Team Pilipinas will never help them in any way..."Di na makikita, di na mahawakanAng maganda mong mukha pagka’t[chorus] Wala ka na Wala ka na pala Wala ka naNasaan ka?Nasaan ka?Nawala ng parang bula"Right now, many plans were laid by The Samahan ng Basketball ng Pilipinas - BAP. From improving the Basketball programs in the country up to hosting FIBA International Games. The FIBA World Qualifying in 2009 is the nearest target for our Basketball Team, where we will have a better chance because three(3) teams from Asia will qualify. With this moves from SBP-BAP, our Pilipinas Basketball Team is hoping that OUR lost Basketball Glory and even Basketball FANS will once again be found."Mahahanap din kitaMahahanap din kitaMahahanap din kita(kung may langit nga ba)Mahahanap din kitaMahahanap din kitaMahahanap din kitaMahahanap din kita…."Mabuhay ang Pilipinas Basketball.... Astig!