It’s a given that Filipinos are super crazy about basketball, and with the fame ‘trilogy’ between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, almost everyone have an opinion.
Here’s what they say:
“Cleveland ako, dahil kay LeBron James. Maski na nandiyan pa si Kevin Durant sa Golden State… iba pa rin yung LeBron. Pero tingin ko Game 7 yan – Cavs siyempre.”
– June Mar Fajardo, San Miguel Beer, three-time PBA MVP.
“GSW in 6. They are deeper this year with KD.”
– Yeng Guiao, NLEX Road Warriors, Coach
“Golden State Warriors. It’s really too close to call. Very even lineup. Durant might turn out the missing link. He wants a ring. Siya lang and walang Ring among the key players of both teams. 7th game. Warriors!”
– Harry Angping, former chairman, PSC
“I think it’s going to be a great series. It’s what everyone has been waiting for. I’m going with the Cavs in 6 or 7.
Golden State’s bench isn’t as strong as last year, and of course there’s the LeBron effect. He can just dominate both sides of the ball at any point of the game.”
– Jimmy Alapag, former Gilas Pilipinas player
“Gusto ko Cavs para back-to-back champion. Pero Game 7 yan, kasi sa palagay ko hindi kaya ng Cavs tapusin ng six games lang.”
– Ranidel de Ocampo, forward, TNT KaTropa
“Dubs because they got stronger with the addidion of Durant. In six games I think.”
– Peter Cayco, LVPI, acting president
“GSW. Cavs will have a hard time matching up with the starters of the Dubs. Plus Durant will be the big difference compared to last year’s Finals. I think Dubs has a deeper bench also. Dubs in 4 or 5.”
– Kevin Alas, guard, NLEX Road Warriors
