One thing is certain in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup—the All-Filipino champion will come from the San Miguel Corp. (SMC) umbrella. Now the Beermen, the defending champions in the tournament, await their survivor of duel of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Star, two teams that are also under the SMC fold. Come (finals) series, you expect that it will be a war,” said Austria, who is eyeing to lead the team to its third straight Philippine Cup crown. Austria knows either team poses a great challenge for them with the Hotshots and the Gin Kings playing their best basketball at this moment. And they (Gin Kings) will only get better because of the experience of coach Tim Cone,” said Austria.

Source: Manila Times February 21, 2017 12:22 UTC