See you all in Manila this August- nope, let’s meet next August in Spain instead!

After the Tall Blacks game and Gilas last night in New Zealand, I mentioned to team- Gilas playing the Tall blacks which required a lot of effort and luck was a dream come true for me (1st Tall Black vs Gilas game in 51 years). But I said while this is great, this is not “The goal”.  A bigger dream is to join the Tall Blacks (already qualified for the World cup) in Spain!   This was a fitting way to end the NZ tour, we raised our glasses (toast) to the players and the team for a great tour and a blessing for FIBA Asia, then Chot spoke (he was just discussing things with Tall Blacks coach Nenad Vucenic over the post-game dinner) and said we are now planning a joint Tall Blacks and Gilas European tour prior to Spain next August!  That my friends, is our goal. While it will be great to meet you all in Manila this August, no offense, but I’d rather meet all of you in Spain in August 2014!