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FOR every successful career, there are criticisms. And San Miguel Beer head coach Leo Austria is not without his tirades.
Austria constantly receives a dose of criticism, especially on social media, about its success with the San Miguel Corp franchise. These attacks on Sariaya’s pride limit the brewers from winning five consecutive Philippine Cup crowns, not on their merits. But because he has the material to master the 45-year-old Philippine Basketball Association Filipino conference.
“You can’t please everyone. It is normal for these people to criticize, but who are these critics? “Austria told BusinessMirror in a telephone interview Thursday from his room at the Quest Hotel in Clark.
“The important thing is that we have already won championships with the help of the players and the management,” he added.
Austria was not just any player – he was Rookie of the Year in 1985. As a coach, his trophy collection is testament to his success: eight PBA titles in a seven-year career, including one for the Shell Turbochargers in 2005.
Their streak of Philippine Cup crowns included the classic 2015 Finals when they were down 0-3 only to send the Alaska Aces reeling in the next four games.
The 62-year-old strategist said he is not bothered by his attackers, all of whom he categorized as anti-San Miguel Beer, and in the current season, his defenders have started to get into the rhythm after a 1-2 start in the bubble. .
“The players are taking a step forward because they know the situation,” Austria said, referring to the absence of six-time MVP, 6’10-foot June Mar Fajardo and three-time scoring champion Terrence Romeo, who are recovering. of a leg and shoulder injury, respectively.
Matt Ganuelas-Rosser is in the United States and he is also absent in the bubble.
San Miguel Beer is now on a three-game streak, beating Terrafirma (105-98), Alaska (92-88) and Meralco (89-82) by a 4-2 record in wins and losses.
An encouraging sign, according to Austria.
“It is their pride and willingness because they know that there is still a chance for us to win the title,” Austria said on the eve of their match against Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.
The Beermen-Gin Kings duel is set at 6:45 pm on Friday in the gymnasium of the Angeles University Foundation in Pampanga and Austria will be able to draw contributions from their entire bank in the absence of Fajardo and Romeo.
Mo Tautuaa is averaging 18.3 points and 7.3 rebounds, while veteran Arwind Santos is recording 14.1 points and 10.6 rebounds. Marcio is normalizing 15.6 points in all six of the Beermen.
Geneva, on the other hand, is coming off back-to-back losses, but has the same 4-2 card as San Miguel Beer.
Magnolia (2-4) and Northport (1-4) meet in the first game at 4 p.m.
