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SMART CLARK GIGA CITY – Norman Black was very pleased to see four of his Meralco players make some extra shots shortly after the team’s PBA Philippine Cup game against Rain or Shine on Thursday night.
While the champion coach knew the Bolts’ reserves might be a bit disappointed that they didn’t play, Black still believes the players weren’t taking things personally.
Black really praised the players for taking the time to shoot instead of sulking in a corner.
“I never have a problem with the attitude of my players, they have a great attitude,” Black said moments after the Bolts’ 85-78 win over the Elasto Painters at the University of Angels Foundation gym.
“They’re probably not very happy with me because they didn’t play tonight,” added the Meralco coach with a chuckle. “These guys didn’t play, so they’re here shooting and that’s a good sign.”
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Bryan Faundo, Anjo Caram, Raymar Jose and Nico Salva found time to shoot around the practice range on the second floor of the AUF gym assisted by assistant coach Patrick Fran as they wait for Black to finish his post-game press in the media adjacent. room.
Faundo, José and Caram were all DNP (they did not play), while Salva dressed for only 12 seconds.
But for the pros that they are, the four of them hardly complained about the lack of playing time.
“These guys, they don’t show it, they don’t show it if they’re disappointed,” Black added.
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Once again, that’s the reality of basketball, according to the 62-year-old mentor.
“It’s sad that in sports you can’t play with everyone. So some guys are disappointed when they don’t play, ”Black said.
Not in the case of the Meralco Bolts, who came one step closer to securing a playoff spot in the All-Filipino conference after notching their second straight victory for a 5-3 overall record.
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