Sports Banter | Former PBA at Gilas Pilipinas Player Jeff Cha - video Dailymotion

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00:00Now, we have with us the National Basketball League Shooting and Skills Coach, Jeff Chan.

00:06Jeff, welcome to PTV Sports and good morning to you.

00:10Yes, good morning, Raf and Meg, and of course to our viewers, good morning.

00:16He's very friendly here.

00:19He's a superstar with us. Basketball superstar, veteran superstar.

00:24Jeff Chan is with us today.

00:26Yes sir.

00:27But of course, first of all, we just want to know what made you transition

00:31or what inspired you to transition from being a professional PBA basketball player

00:36and now, you're serving as a coach.

00:40Yes, well, as a basketball player, it's hard to let go.

00:45You know, for how many years you've been playing.

00:48Now, I want to help the kids.

00:53Let's say, I want them to reach their dreams.

00:57Hopefully, let's say, they'll go to a good college,

01:01they'll get a good education, and then hopefully, they'll be able to go to a professional level.

01:07So, those are my goals.

01:09And hopefully, they'll mention, oh, wait, Coach Jeff helped me.

01:13Especially, the shooting was correct.

01:15So, that's my goal right now.

01:18How do you feel now that you're no longer playing professionally?

01:25How does it feel, the lifestyle change that you went through?

01:29At first, it was hard because I was looking for practice, I was looking for basketball.

01:35So, once in a while, I still play basketball.

01:39But I'm still open to playing.

01:43But for now, I have a lot of time.

01:45I think, I and my wife thought, why not start a clinic?

01:52But not a camp yet.

01:54Because our plan is more on one-on-one, small groups.

02:00Like three packs, six packs, and a maximum of ten packs.

02:05Because I don't want a big camp.

02:09Because I want to share my knowledge, my experience.

02:15And I want to be the one who can see, monitor.

02:19So, they'll know that, oh, wait, Coach Jeff is really the one coaching me.

02:24So, that's really my goal for now.

02:27Coach, tell us about your role here in the National Basketball League as a skill development and shooting coach.

02:35Yeah, that's why we talked to Ma'am Rose Montreal.

02:39We had a meeting.

02:40So, we partnered.

02:43Since she has a league, we want to expose the young kids.

02:51So, our target, once they sign up, the players, consistent in signing up, we'll have a team.

03:02And then, we'll join the NBL juniors.

03:05So, at least, I think, they'll learn in the basketball clinic, they'll apply in the tournament.

03:16Because we know, we don't want to just do drills.

03:20And you want to have a goal, which is what?

03:22In the tournament.

03:23So, and then hopefully, the NBL juniors will help the kids discover.

03:30Right?

03:31And of course, they'll benefit if there are recruitments.

03:34Oh, I want this, I want this.

03:37To play in specific schools.

03:39Yeah.

03:41Jeff, now, let's go back to your professional career.

03:44Obviously, it was only in 2024 when you retired from the Philippine Basketball Association.

03:50And of course, our teammates knew you from your time, especially with Rain or Shine, right?

03:57Yes, yes.

03:58Now that this chapter of your life is over, have you been able to reflect on the moments that really stand out to you when you think about it?

04:10Always, the best time for me was my Rain or Shine days.

04:13Because, first of all, we're not the superstar-loaded team.

04:20And then, we really felt, especially during our first championship, that each and every player really worked hard.

04:27That's why coaching was a big factor.

04:31Because, you know, you can't have 6-7 players.

04:35You have to give everyone a chance.

04:37So, that was my most memorable.

04:39And of course, the gilas.

04:41During that, especially when we beat Korea.

04:45And booked our return to the FIBA World Cup.

04:49So, that was, I think, my best years.

04:53Of course, we'll go back to the gilas days of Jeff.

04:57But, let's focus on the PBA for now.

05:01What was it?

05:03Because Coach Yeng Yau is also a legend status in the PBA.

05:10Yes, he was a multi-medalist, Coach Yeng.

05:14So, Jeff, what can you say about Coach Yeng that most people don't know about?

05:20What's it about him that makes him so special as a coach?

05:24Of course, we've watched a lot of games, right?

05:26So, what do we see?

05:28Sometimes, his anger.

05:30His bravery.

05:33But, when it comes to practice, he's not like that.

05:38He's very approachable.

05:40If you have questions, just approach him.

05:45He's so kind.

05:47He won't let you down.

05:50Even if you make a mistake in court, it's your fault.

05:55He still supports you.

05:58He's that good.

06:02And he pushes you.

06:03Our players, from 11th to 15th,

06:07don't think that they don't have playing time.

06:10They're always ready.

06:12Because they know that they'll be given a chance.

06:14So, they won't let you down.

06:16So, very good.

06:18Actually, my experience with Coach Yeng Yau,

06:20I thought that he's very brave.

06:22But, when I attended one of the training sessions of Rain or Shine Elasa Painters,

06:26I was just a newbie.

06:28I was also a PBA before.

06:29I said that he's very different.

06:31He's very quiet, right?

06:35And he's always like that.

06:37He's always like that.

06:41He's very approachable.

06:43Now, Jeff, you're known as one of the sharpshooters in Philippine basketball.

06:48Is this your sharpshooting?

06:51You will also instill it in your teachings.

06:54Yes.

06:55How important is it?

06:56Especially in 3.3.

06:58Actually, regarding that,

07:00I started a small clinic,

07:03which I did in Bacolod,

07:06like four days ago, actually.

07:08And I advised the kids that

07:11sometimes, they fall in love with shooting in 3 points.

07:17So, I said,

07:18you know, just one tip.

07:20It depends on the age,

07:21it depends on the skill level.

07:23You have to start here in your comfortable range.

07:26Because in shooting, you have to be comfortable.

07:29So, let's say, for example,

07:31you haven't reached 3 points yet,

07:32why force it?

07:33Your shooting form will be different.

07:35Right?

07:36So, your rhythm will also be different.

07:38So, those are the things that are very important as a shooter.

07:42And then, I slowly advised

07:45that there are movements,

07:47reading the screens,

07:49your defender.

07:50And during my four days in Bacolod,

07:54I think I was very happy.

07:56And I think I was able to help the kids.

08:00And that's why this one,

08:02it's my stepping stone.

08:03And hopefully, my small clinics will continue.

08:07And I think,

08:08sorry,

08:09we were also mentioned by Ma'am Rose.

08:11And we're open,

08:12you know,

08:14we can also go to the provinces,

08:16you know,

08:17to invite us.

08:18So, that's our target.

08:19To reach out to those who can't go here,

08:22to Manila.

08:23That's what we're saying,

08:24that there are a lot of hidden gems or talents.

08:26Yes, that's true.

08:28Because in Bacolod,

08:29which I talked to some coaches,

08:31there are provinces that are tall, talented.

08:36They just don't give opportunities.

08:39And I also noticed that

08:41the standouts from the UAAP

08:44not necessarily translates

08:46that they will be very promising when it comes to PBA.

08:50Yes, that's true.

08:51Only select one, right?

08:53Usually, that's why in PBA drafting,

08:56you only get a few.

08:58So, that's why you have to work hard.

09:00And the discipline is there.

09:03Jeff, as one of the deadliest shooters in history,

09:09we just want your take on the 4-point line of PBA.

09:13Very interesting.

09:14Very exciting.

09:15I wish I experienced it.

09:18I think I can do it.

09:20But again, it's good for the game.

09:25We're evolving,

09:27especially what's happening around the world.

09:30Everyone wants to shoot outside.

09:32Big man shoots outside.

09:35But I think the bottom line is

09:39we're trying.

09:41There's nothing wrong with trying.

09:43So, it's a trial and error.

09:45And I think so far, everyone's enjoying it.

09:48Let's talk about the month with your former team,

09:51Rain or Shine, Elastic Painters.

09:53With your assessment,

09:56how do you assess what they're playing now?

09:58A lot of people are surprised.

09:59Actually, they're doing good.

10:01That's how Coach Cheng is.

10:02You give him 2-3 years to build a team.

10:06By that time, the third or fourth year,

10:08he's a championship contender, pretty much.

10:11That's how we are.

10:12When he joined Rain or Shine,

10:14we didn't play off right away.

10:16We struggled in the first year.

10:17And then after that,

10:18when we got the jelling

10:22and the right combination of players,

10:24look at them now.

10:26Last year, I think they were semi-finalists.

10:28That was okay.

10:29Now, I think they're doing well also.

10:31So, it takes time.

10:33You don't need something new to come right away.

10:37So, it takes time.

10:38One step at a time.

10:39I'm thinking 2-3 years.

10:41Maybe next year, there's a chance.

10:44As long as it's equal.

10:45Coach Cheng is studying current players.

10:49Yes.

10:50I don't think he'll let go of that core.

10:55As we've alluded to earlier,

10:57you're also known, Jeff,

10:59for your stint in the national team,

11:01in GILAS Pilipinas,

11:02Men's National Basketball Team.

11:04And of course,

11:05now, GILAS has a campaign

11:08in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.

11:11Yes.

11:12Heading into this tournament,

11:14a lot of people are happy

11:16with the progress of our national team.

11:18As an ex-member of this team,

11:21what do you see as the biggest change

11:23in the construction of the team,

11:27in the way it moves?

11:29I think it's the line-up itself.

11:32I think every player knows their role.

11:37And then, of course,

11:40we have Justin,

11:42because he's a big deal.

11:44He's used to us.

11:46He has a lot of teammates.

11:48But for this third window,

11:51it's sad because

11:53Kai was injured.

11:55Kai is a very big factor,

11:57especially when they were together in June-March.

12:00But I'm hoping for his fast recovery.

12:03So, there.

12:05Very good.

12:06Let's give them time.

12:08You showed a good start.

12:10So, they just need to continue

12:13that progress.

12:14Pretty much, we'll make it.

12:16To follow on with that,

12:18with the absence of Kai,

12:20what do you think should be the strategy

12:22at this point?

12:23Since we said,

12:24the loss is a big factor.

12:26But since Justin Brownlee is still there.

12:28I think it's best

12:29to find a good replacement for Kai

12:31because you can't replace him.

12:34He's 17.

12:35I mean, who can replace him?

12:37Probably, Joppet.

12:39Or there's another big guy.

12:42But you can't replace him.

12:44He's huge.

12:45Edu.

12:46Yes.

12:47Hopefully, he's healthy.

12:49Right?

12:50Hopefully, Karl will step up.

12:52But again,

12:537 plus height,

12:54you can't replace him.

12:56When it comes to the FIBA Asia Cup,

12:58Jeff, we know that

13:00the FIBA Asia Cup

13:02is where our national team

13:04will encounter

13:06the heavyweights.

13:07And with this current setup,

13:09what do you think

13:11is their chance

13:13to make noise

13:14in the 2025 edition of this tournament?

13:16I think,

13:17if the preparation is good,

13:19we're okay.

13:20We have enough time to prepare.

13:22Because,

13:23I know,

13:24the games are very close.

13:26After the FIBA,

13:27there's a window.

13:29But if we have time to prepare,

13:31I think we'll be okay.

13:34We'll be able to beat the European teams.

13:36What more?

13:37Let's not be overconfident.

13:39We have to trust the coaches,

13:41especially my coach.

13:43We'll be able to win again.

13:45Who?

13:46New Zealand!

13:47That's why it's heavy.

13:48Australia.

13:49It's heavy.

13:50It's the main draw.

13:51Yes.

13:52So,

13:53do you think we can duplicate?

13:54Again,

13:55the ball is round.

13:56That's what they say

13:57when it comes to basketball.

13:58So, any team can win.

14:00It's a 50-50.

14:01Right?

14:02If the strategy is good,

14:04or the players really want to win,

14:07there's a big chance.

14:08Jeff,

14:09a lot of people are curious.

14:10In your stint in GILAS,

14:12who's your favorite teammate?

14:14And in Rain or Shine,

14:15who's your favorite teammate?

14:16Well,

14:17I got close to

14:19Ronny Dell,

14:20Gary.

14:21We were in a group.

14:22We were together.

14:23LA,

14:24and Bo.

14:25We were also there.

14:26The shooters were together.

14:27We were just teasing each other.

14:28He said,

14:29extra rice.

14:31Yeah,

14:32extra rice.

14:33In Rain or Shine,

14:34of course,

14:35there's Gabe,

14:36and Bo.

14:37So,

14:38those are my close friends.

14:39Until now,

14:40we're just teasing each other.

14:41We stay in touch.

14:43Oh,

14:44by the way,

14:45they're Chris,

14:46TY,

14:47Tang,

14:48during that time.

14:49James and I were only there for a short time.

14:50Just one or two conferences.

14:51But we know each other.

14:52So,

14:53he's Counselor James.

14:54We're very close

14:55when it comes to painters

14:56during your time.

14:57Yes,

14:58yes.

14:59We're like brothers.

15:00We're not like,

15:01if you're a superstar,

15:02we'll greet you.

15:03No,

15:04no.

15:05As in,

15:06we're like brothers.

15:07If those are your favorite teammates,

15:08do you have

15:09like,

15:10it's a bit annoying

15:11to watch

15:12those kinds of things.

15:13In the team?

15:14In the team or in other teams?

15:15In the team.

15:16In other,

15:17in other teams.

15:18Wait,

15:19PBA or International?

15:20Okay,

15:21both.

15:22Both,

15:23right?

15:24In PBA,

15:25during my time,

15:26I had a hard time

15:27with James and Mark.

15:28Prime Mark,

15:29Mark Kagiwa,

15:30right?

15:31In,

15:32in International,

15:33we had a hard time.

15:34For me,

15:35it's hard

15:36with European teams

15:37because they're fast.

15:38They're big,

15:39six,

15:40seven,

15:41and they're fast.

15:42And then,

15:43there's a bold movement.

15:44So,

15:45but now,

15:46we've gotten used to

15:47their game.

15:48So,

15:49I think there are adjustments

15:50to that.

15:51So,

15:52yeah.

15:53The,

15:54the,

15:55Jeff,

15:56the,

15:57the,

15:58the,

15:59the,

16:00the,

16:01the European-style

16:02basketball teams,

16:03now,

16:04we're losing.

16:05And,

16:06there are a lot of people

16:07who are attributing this

16:08to Coach Tito's

16:09coaching style.

16:10Yes,

16:11yes.

16:12Do you wish that

16:13you could experience

16:14this system?

16:15And,

16:16what can you say about it?

16:17Well,

16:18we all want to be there,

16:19right?

16:20Yes,

16:21yes.

16:22So,

16:23every time,

16:24but of course,

16:25that's time.

16:26In my experience, I was able to play against Giannis, Skola, but what's happening now is that we're all happy because we lost to a European team, so now they're afraid of us. That's what's good.

16:46But do you think that with that, the target will be heavier? Because before, you weren't that noticeable.

16:54You have to study, you have to prepare. Now, our problem will be the expectation of the Filipino community. Because why? It will increase. But for me, again, the expectation should be not too high, not too low.

17:10Because again, they're European teams. They're top 5, top 10. We're only in the top 30, right? That's all for me.

17:18Very promising. Very promising that we will definitely rise in the world of basketball. And of course, since we're a basketball-loving country, all of us, especially the fans, are able to watch everything.

17:32Correct, correct. And we also have home and away games, so it's a good experience. I hope we have that in our time.

17:39In the current version of Guilas Pilipinas, this is the last question for me, Jeff. Is there a player there that you can see yourself in? Who is that?

17:49There, as a shooter there?

17:52Because now, there's no shooter.

17:56Although, maybe, I would say, there's not much.

18:03It's hard.

18:05But before, I'd say Pogoy and Matthew. So that's our role.

18:12And I'm sure, before we finish, the last question from my end. Definitely, you'll miss the PBA, your basketball fans, but are you open?

18:24Yes.

18:26Playing back?

18:28Playing back, may it be a different league?

18:30Actually, I didn't announce any retirement. I think I'm still in shape. I still play basketball once in a while, once a week or twice a week.

18:41So yes, if there's an offer, why not? And we'll talk about it with my family. Other leagues, maybe also.

18:47But now, I'm thinking of transitioning to coaching.

18:54So that's why I started this small clinic.

19:00Hopefully, it will be successful.

19:03And I'm hoping also, for the sign-ups, if anyone is interested, you can call or contact us on Facebook, NBL Pilipinas, and the contact number is 0991 422 2271.

19:22And we hope to hear from you soon. Because I'm excited and I'm excited to help and share my knowledge in basketball.

19:32Alright. Thank you very much, Jeff Chan, former Rain or Shine Elasto Painters player and member of the Gilas Pilipinas Men's Basketball Team.

19:42Thank you very much.

19:44Thank you. Thank you, guys.

Sports Banter | Former PBA at Gilas Pilipinas Player Jeff Cha

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