When I knew that the Smart Gilas Team Pilipinas were coming to Cebu (July 6, 2011) for a tune-up game against the Cebuano Ninos, I was really giddy and excited. I couldn't wait to buy my ticket and meet them especially my long time crush and idol, Chris Tiu.
So, I went with my friends Kim, Ron, Arlyn and Jan, and a few other colleagues. We were at courtside to have a better view of the game as well as to really meet them and take pictures. :)) The first one to go out of the dugout was Chris Tiu and his younger brother, Charles. I got soo starstruck-ed, I couldn't believe my eyes. Is he even real? Haha! Wow. He's sooo blessed with good genes.
Anyway, the game was pretty physical especially at the beginning. The Cebuano Nino's played rough and 'dirty' against the Smart Gilas team. Nevertheless, Smart Gilas won. Japeth Aguilar's dunks were crazyy!!! Wow. He's just unbelievable. I've been converted. Haha. I also got to meet my other idol, JV Casio. Sayang Lassiter wasn't there due to injury. :(
I really had a great time! Thank you Smart Gilas for coming to Cebu! And best of luck in your future tournaments. God bless.
Photo dump:
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Chris Tiu |
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Mac Baracael |
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Japeth Aguilar (blurryyy :( ) |
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Japeth and Arlyn.. Haha. This pic is too funny. :)) |
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The boys with Japeth. They look like dwarfs. |
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with Andy Barocca |
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Andy Barocca |
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Dylan Ababou |
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Chris Lutz. Blurry again. :( |
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Marcus Douthit |
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Asst. Coach Charles Tiu |
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Coach Rajko Toroman |
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JV Casio |