Asian Games: Philippines bring NBA and US college experience to ensure China face a tougher ...
(WorldNews China)

For the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing, the Philippines decided to send their professional players from the PBA for the first time. The Gilas had won the first four editions of the Asian Games basketball competition and wanted to show Asia their true colours by sending in the pros. They were aiming at China, who were hosts and favourites for gold. They met first in a quarter-final group match. And the Gilas were nowhere in sight as China romped to a 125-60 victory – a clear statement that,......