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    Barangay Ginebra Kings

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    sarap lang basahin..

     

     

     

     

    THE BIRTH OF "NEVER SAY DIE"

     

    Robert Jaworski has become synonymous with the “Never Say Die” spirit, which in turn has become synonymous with his old team, Ginebra. But while Jaworski enjoyed fame in the PBA from his days as a stalwart of Toyota, one night in 1985 cemented his legend forever.

     

    It was a game between Ginebra against the Northern Consolidated Corporation (NCC) guest team in the semifinals of the 1985 Reinforced Conference.

     

    Jaworski led the Ginebra charge, which also featured his best buddy Francis Arnaiz, former Toyota teammates Arnie Tuadles and Ricky Relosa, and their rebound demon of an import Michael Hackett, among others.

     

    American coach Ron Jacobs, meanwhile, mentored the youthful NCC team, which featured naturalized frontcourt pillars Dennis Still and Jeff Moore – a third naturalized player, sharpshooter Chip Engelland, wasn’t allowed by the PBA to suit up for NCC that conference – as well as amateur standouts Hector Calma, Samboy Lim, Allan Caidic, Yves Dignadice, Elmer Reyes, and Franz Pumaren.

     

    When the game began, NCC played with precision, as usual, working on set plays anchored on Calma’s quarterbacking. Ginebra, on the other hand, was your typical run-and-gun team, who became prone to several errors.

     

    Jaworski, then playing coach for the Gins, usually fielded himself at the start of the second quarter, this game not being an exception. But NCC remained in control even after Jaworski entered the court.

     

    Midway through the second period, Jaworski’s lips ran smack into Jeff Moore’s elbow, cutting and bloodying the Big J’s kisser. Ginebra fans turned silent, as they worried about losing not just the team’s playing coach, but its undisputed leader. Jaworski had to be brought to nearby Medical City’s emergency room to get stitches on his lips.

     

    A pall of gloom engulfed the ULTRA as NCC piled up the points and established a huge margin. Without Jaworski, there was nobody to provide direction and leadership to a rudderless Gins team. Moore was dominant, Still controlled the boards, Caidic was scorching from the outside, Lim had an easy time penetrating the lanes, and Calma took control. By the end of the 3rd quarter, hopes of a Ginebra comeback were slim as the Gins played lackadaisically.

     

    Then the unthinkable happened. Fans roared after seeing Jaworski return to the bench and take off his jacket, even with a bandage covering the seven stitches on his lips. They grew even wilder when Jaworski fielded himself in with just under eight minutes to go in the game. By then, NCC had established a decisive 15-point advantage with no sign of losing control. At least not until the Big J came in.

     

    Jaworski took over the point guard chores for the Gins, and took command of the game. He didn’t score much, ending up with only 3 points, but it was his quarterbacking, leadership and the immense motivation and inspiration that propelled Ginebra to fight back.

     

    Suddenly, Ginebra found it easy to score. NCC, known for its poise and mental toughness, became unusually rattled as the decibels mounted, while the crowd egged the Gins on. Like every Ginebra rally we’ve come to know, they ran, played physical defense, and made not just outside shots but ‘miracle shots’ as well. They slowly chipped off the lead while Ron Jacobs frantically called one timeout after another to regroup his squad.

     

    But there was no stopping the Gins. The tide of momentum had swayed to their favor. Suddenly, Caidic’s guns fell silent, the defense kept Lim from slicing the lanes, and Calma couldn’t re-establish control, while Still and Moore couldn’t hold off Hackett inside.

     

    Ginebra ended up winning the game, 101-97. In the post-game interview, Ron Jacobs shook his head, almost in admiration, for how the Big J re-ignited his team to victory.

     

    I would argue that this game catapulted Jaworski to his demi-god status, making him the most popular player in Philippine basketball history.

     

    http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/jaworski-files-the-birth-of-never-say-die

    Barangay Ginebra Kings

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    BIZ BUZZ

    Ginebra play

    By the staff

    Philippine Daily Inquirer

    1:09 am | Wednesday, March 19th, 2014

     

    Shares of conglomerate San Miguel Corp., which have long lagged PSEi peers during the recent run-up, have rebounded by 26.8 percent in the last two trading days. So what’s brewing in SMC? Stock dealers cite a play ahead of the company’s March 27 investors’ briefing on its 2013 annual results. Some say prices are catching up with the company’s net asset value of more than P100 a share. There was likewise speculation in the market that hard liquor unit Ginebra San Miguel will soon be up for grabs, which market sources say would be logical given the strong investor appetite for branded consumer businesses.

     

    Asked about what he thinks of SMC’s run-up, company president Ramon Ang said the market could only be digesting the impact of SMC’s recent asset sale. “(It’s) maybe due to profit from Meralco,” he said in a text message Tuesday.

     

    In January, Ang said SMC might post a P57-billion net profit in 2013, double the level in the previous year, due to extraordinary gains from the sale of its interest in Manila Electric Co.

    On whether SMC was considering offers for Ginebra, Ang said: “I think it’s not yet in the agenda for the March board meeting.”

    The operative word is “yet.” Doris C. Dumlao

    Barangay Ginebra Kings

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    maganda ang bilis ng laro pag nasa loob si forrester at tenorio idagdag mo pa si melton and barroca. this calls for a revamp in bgk's coaching staff. jayjay helterbrand will not be able to cope up with the guards today, he deserves an assistant coach job for what he has done to the team in the past.

     

    grabe kamay ni rodgers, deadly kahit si pingris pa bumabantay sa kanya. inabot lang talaga ng law of average kaya sablay na mga tira nung huli kahit si mallari na shorter sa kanya ang bantay nya. maybe pacing lang ang kelangan para wag maubos sa first half ang mga baon nyang tres.

     

     

    i really can't fathom how some "fans" think. they would bash Helterbrand and Caguioa relentlessly when they play bad. minsan minumura pa. have they ever thought that these players once upon a time contributed immensely when they won championships?

    Barangay Ginebra Kings

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    Posted · Edited by ray004

    sorry guys..but this time i'm hoping ginebra would lose tonight. that is to put more pressure on the coaching staff :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

     

     

    oh well.. just like i predicted :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

     

    talo na naman...

    Barangay Ginebra Kings

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    See pati si ray napansin nya.... For an import na nde 6'9 to 7'0...dapat maliksi and athletic gumalaw si rodgers eh...mas mabilis pa gumalaw si kuya marcus sa kanya...

    Dapat sa thread na gilas to eh.... Nde ko magets yun logic ni chot reyes na yun lineup nya is only geared for the fiba asia specifically korea??? Tapos magpapalit na naman ng lineup pag nakalusot tayo???? Eh kung yun US nga from tournament of americas hanggang olympics or fworld championship iisa lang ang lineup eh...

     

     

    can't deny the fact that BB's import outclassed our "Ginebra Saviour" import.

    Barangay Ginebra Kings

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    Minsan kasi tama rin ang reasoning ni Greg. Dapat lang yung original na players ang pumunta sa Spain. Sila ang nagpakahirap.

     

    i agree with Greg.

     

     

    on to the game.. i'm not impressed with rodgers though he scored big. he can't even get through willie wilson's defense. he's too slow for me.

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