“But if the decision is to appoint him as full-time national coach, we will explore options as to whom to take over his position at NLEX. Beyond 2019 leading up to 2023, it’s still not sure how the national team will be formed. “I’m not sure if the approach of calling up PBA players for the national team is sustainable over the long term,” he said. “In 2019, we’ll have the sixth window of the FIBA Qualifiers, the World Cup and the Southeast Asian Games. Guiao said his job as coach, whether with the national team or NLEX, will not be a hindrance to his candidacy.

Source: Philippine Star September 09, 2018 15:32 UTC