TNT feels the itch as it launches a renewed bid for the PBA Philippine Cup title that eluded them in their near-grand slam run the previous season.
‘If you look back at last season, I thought we performed pretty well. So, it’s a matter of continuing that,’ said coach Chot Reyes, whose Tropang 5G won the Season 49 Governors’ Cup and Commissioner’s Cup then valiantly fought San Miguel Beer with a hobbling crew before settling for runner-up honors in the All-Filipino.
‘We are by no means satisfied with how we finished the season and we hope to be able to improve on our last all Filipino placing,’ he added.
Rey Nambatac returns to action after missing the Philippine Cup playoffs due to injury while Calvin Oftana, RR Pogoy and Jordan Heading are back in full strength after playing hurt in the finale.
TNT also loaded up with veteran Kevin Ferrer, athletic wing Tyrus Hill and defense-oriented guard Jio Jalalon ahead of its Season 50 Philippine Cup debut tonight against Phoenix at the Ynares Center-Montalban.
‘Our goal really for this season is to be the best at the things that take no talent. And that’s what for us TNT stands for. We might not be the biggest, most talented team in the league, but we strive to be the best in the things that take no talent – hard work, effort, team-manship, doing the extra mile, caring for each other,’ said Reyes.