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How the first all-pro 1990 Dream Team brought back Asian Games glory

When FIBA formally allowed professional basketball players in international competitions in 1989 with its “open basketball” ruling, the exciting prospect was really witnessing the best cagers to play for their country came true. And this became such welcome news for the Philippines given the dearth in competitiveness in world basketball. Case in point was the 1989 Southeast Asian Games, wherein the Philippines lost the gold for the very first time in history of the biennial cage meet to hosts Malaysia after an embarrassing 99-107 loss. Something had to be done, and the FIBA ruling could not have come at a better time. “Dream Team” The country’s basketball governing body, the Basketball Association of the Philippines, immediately forged a deal with the PBA to send only the best Philippine team for the next major international tilt, the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing. Thus, the Philippine “Dream Team” was formed, consisting of an all-star dream selection of PBA players, half of which became part of the PBA’s 25 Greatest Players list several years later. The team consisted of active players who were making waves in the PBA at that time, including Mon Fernandez, Hector Calma, Samboy Lim, and Yves Dignadice of the Grand Slam-winning San Miguel Beermen, Chito Loyzaga, Dante Gonzalgo, and the late Rey Cuenco of the most popular Anejo Rhum squad, Benjie Paras and Ronnie Magsanoc of Formula Shell, Allan Caidic and Zaldy Realubit of Presto Tivoli, and Alvin Patrimonio of Purefoods Hotdogs. Jerry Codinera was originally part of the final lineup but had to beg off due to a bout with hepatitis and was replaced by Realubit. Nelson Asaytono and Paul Alvarez were named as alternates but were unable to join the team in Beijing. And the coaches? No less than living legend Robert Jaworski of Anejo Rhum was named head coach, with Norman Black of San Miguel as his assistant. Two months to prepare As the team was finalized in late July 1990, Jaworski and the Philippine Dream Team had only less than two months to prepare. Given the short time to train and prepare for the Beijing Asian Games, the team had to work overtime to gel and strategize, without the privilege of tune-up games or international scrimmages. It was a packed schedule and they knew that their mission of reclaiming Asian basketball supremacy was a tall order. On September 23, 1990, the Philippines began their campaign auspiciously. The dream team drubbed Pakistan, 129-81, in their first game that really sent shockwaves throughout the tournament. And with their subsequent victory over Japan, 86-78, in their final game in the preliminaries confirmed fears that the Philippines was a serious contender for the Gold. The Filipinos continued their winning ways in their first game in the quarterfinals. With Loyzaga limiting 7 foot 9 center Ri Myong Hun, the Philippines managed to beat the tough North Koreans, 98-82. The victory sparked hopes among millions of Filipinos watching live that they would re