Gilas Pilipinas Celebrates Historic Semifinal Win Over China in the 19th Asian Games
Posted on October 4, 2023
The Philippines’ national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, made history by reaching the finals of the 19th Asian Games after a thrilling comeback win against defending champion China. Former Gilas coach Chot Reyes and NBA star Jordan Clarkson joined the nation in celebrating this momentous achievement.
Chot Reyes, who recently left his coaching position after the Fiba World Cup 2023, expressed his support on Instagram for Justin Brownlee, Gilas coach Tim Cone, and the entire team. He commended their fighting spirit and resilience, saying, “What Brownlee and the whole Gilas Team are showing is what happens when you don’t give up.”
Jordan Clarkson, who had an outstanding performance in the World Cup, tweeted his enthusiasm with the word “Puso,” which means heart in Filipino. Gilas player Chris Ross also praised Brownlee’s phenomenal fourth-quarter performance, describing his stepback trey as “filthy.”
Current national team stars Kai Sotto, AJ Edu, and the Ravena brothers, Kiefer and Thirdy, took to Instagram stories to share their excitement about Gilas’ win and Brownlee’s amazing game. Former Gilas players Gabe Norwood and Ranidel De Ocampo also congratulated the team ahead of the gold medal match.
Jared Dillinger of Barangay Ginebra, Brownlee’s teammate in the Philippine Basketball Association, praised his performance, stating that it will be remembered as one of the best in history. Dillinger emphasized Brownlee’s outstanding skills and referred to him as “the greatest of all time in our country.”
Brownlee’s heroic performance in the semifinals, where he led the team from a 20-point deficit and hit back-to-back clutch triples in the final seconds, solidified his status as a national basketball icon. The media, including sportswriters and collegiate press corps, celebrated Gilas Pilipinas’ historic victory, highlighting the team’s resilience and heart.
Gilas Pilipinas will now face Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Jordan in the gold medal match, and the nation eagerly awaits another gripping game as they vie for Asian Games glory.
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