Tab Baldwin is among those in awe of Gilas Pilipinas' historic gold-medal victory at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
The Filipino cagers defeated the Rondae Hollis-Jefferson-starred Jordan to bring home their first 5-on-5 men’s basketball gold in the Asiad in 61 years last night, and for former mentor Baldwin, it was a win that was built on tenacity, especially on the defensive end.
“Tim Cone did an outstanding job manipulating that lineup. Chris Newsome’s job on Rondae was otherworldly.” “Ange Kouame getting the minutes that he got and controlling the paint against Al Dwairi,” said Baldwin who also previously coached Jordan in 2011.
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