Gilas Pilipinas
About Gilas Pilipinas: Gilas Pilipinas is the men's national basketball team of the Philippines. They represent the country in international competitions and are a source of national pride.
Current NBA Players with Gilas Pilipinas Connections:
• Jordan Clarkson (Utah Jazz): Clarkson is a Filipino-American guard who has represented the Philippines in several international competitions, including the FIBA World Cup. He's a key player for Gilas Pilipinas, and his NBA experience is invaluable to the team.
• Jalen Green (Houston Rockets): Green, while representing the United States in his youth, has Filipino heritage and has publicly stated his openness to playing for Gilas Pilipinas in the future. While he is currently focused on his NBA career, his potential inclusion in the Gilas roster is a topic of much discussion among Filipino basketball fans.
Coaches with Gilas Links:
• NBA: Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat): Spoelstra, the head coach of the Miami Heat, is of Filipino descent and a highly respected figure in the basketball world. His success in the NBA is a source of pride for Filipino basketball fans. However, it's important to note that he is not currently involved in a coaching capacity with Gilas Pilipinas.
• PBA: Several PBA coaches have strong ties to Gilas Pilipinas.
○ Tim Cone: Currently the head coach of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, Cone is also the current head coach of Gilas Pilipinas. He has a long and successful history in the PBA, with numerous championships. Cone has coached Gilas Pilipinas in various international competitions, including the Asian Games.
○ Chot Reyes: A highly respected coach in the PBA, Reyes has also served as the head coach of Gilas Pilipinas in the past, leading the team in tournaments like the FIBA Asia Cup and the FIBA World Cup.
Key Gilas Pilipinas Players (Beyond NBA):
Gilas Pilipinas consists of talented players from various leagues, including the PBA and other international leagues. These players form the core of the team alongside NBA stars like Clarkson.
Where to find news about Gilas, NBA players with Gilas connections, and related coaches: • NBA: NBA.com, ESPN, and other major sports news outlets. • Philippines: ABS-CBN Sports, GMA Sports, One Sports, PBA.ph (for PBA coaches). • International: FIBA.basketball (the official FIBA website)