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    Cone eyes 'resolution' in ongoing talks with SBP on Gilas coaching job

    Tim Cone admits talks with SBP on possible Gilas coaching stint
    Sep 21, 2019
    PHOTO: Jerome Ascano

    BARANGAY Ginebra mentor Tim Cone admitted being in conversation with Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) President Al S. Panlilio regarding the possibility of him calling the shots for Gilas Pilipinas in the 30th Southeast Asian Games.

    "I've been in conversation with SBP President Al Panlilio regarding the SEA Games head coaching position for basketball," said Cone in a statement on Saturday.

    The two-time grand slam coach said he’ll be talking first to his family and then sit down with Panlilio anew regarding the matter on Monday.

    “Mr. Panlilio and I will continue our conversation regarding the appointment, at which time we will come to a resolution,” he added.

    Panlilio and SBP Chairman Emeritus Manny V. Pangilinan made mention of the 60-year-old Cone as their choice to handle the national men’s basketball team set to defend its title in the coming SEA Games, which the country is hosting from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11.

    What made the line of communication open is the good working relationship between Panlilio and San Miguel Corp (SMC) sports director Alfrancis Chua, who are known to be good friends.

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      Chua at the same time, is Barangay Ginebra board of governor.

      "I know that Mr. Panlilio and my boss, Alfrancis Chua, have also had discussions regarding the position," said Cone.

      At the moment, the multi-titled mentor however, would rather have his focus first on Barangay Ginebra's opening game in the PBA Governors Cup against Alaska on Sunday.

      In the event Cone takes the SBP offer, it would mark his return as national team coach or 21 years after since steering the Centennial Team to a bronze medal finish in the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok.

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