Robert Jaworski Revisited

Can Robert Jaworski be relevant again in politics and more importantly in basketball? This fellow (fellow is a term he often used.) is great basketball mind and such a shame he's frozen a bit now.

Sure he made mistakes along his loooooooooooong career but he shoot himself right in his own foot by "trying-out" the congress. Back in the 70's, along with partner (in-crime) Big Boy Reynoso, they KO'd a referee that almost ended what would be 3 decades of pro hoop. He also did the classic Caidic-Slit-The-Throat routine. Against San Miguel Beer team, Caidic went down with an injury. Having the game delayed for few minutes without a time-out being called, he did that actuation which actually implied, "He is not yet dead? Is he?.

Against Purefoods, a young Lastimosa sent the Big J to the deck with a slight nudge. Well, about 20 seconds later, he unleashed one upper-cut right down Jojo Lastimosa's rib cage (in front of a referee under the goal). No fouled called. After all, he is a legend.

Later on during his career, during an intense game (against Presto if I am not mistaken), Fabiosa hurt his shoulder (that injury would end Fabiosa's career BTW). In the dying seconds of the game, during a time-out, he infamously said to his crew, like pointing out that they had accomplished something, he said (to the effect) on live TV, "Fabiosa is now gone...", "...This game is for us to take". Who could forget the walkout that he and Ginebra's team manager led against the Shell in a 1990 tourament. The list will go on. Having said all these, I still feel that taking his game in the Philippine Congress would be the worst shot he took.

I just felt he could have served the country better had he stayed with what he's good at. And that is BASKETBALL. In whatever capacity, like his 3 point shooting, he would have a better chance of succeeding in basketball rather than gaining weight in the senate. A Governtment appointed position is a possiblity for Jaworski, but the bureaucracy and red tape in public service would make Jawo less effective. I still think, Jaworski belongs in the hardcourt.

With the corporation-owned-team set-up of the PBA, having a team of his own in the PBA is not quite available. This won't change in the immediate future, corporation will still be owning teams. Therefore, for Robert Jaworski to be back, he needs an owner that is ready to take him back. Paging Ginebra! Paging San Miguel! I am sure people would be interested in seeing his antics in the PBA again. I'm sure Noli Eala would be thrilled to see him back in the PBA. If ever it happens, expect me to shout out JAWORSKI! JAWORSKI! JAWORSKI! once again.


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OR, if has the funds and the managerial skills (i believe he has both), he can consolidate a team of his own, merge with some other entities and form a Jaworski team. Probably like a TOYOTA backed team. He can then challenge the Ginebra who in effect dumped him in late 90s'. Now this is good basketball publicity: Ginebra versus Toyota. Good to note that Toyota is back in the local basketball scene via the PBL. Tanduay too is feasible, a Tanduay-Jaworski team would make some buzz. Forget Welcoat, forget any other company interested in joining the PBA. A Jaworski team is a must. Who would you and the PBA rather have: Welcoat Paint Masters or the TANDUAY-JAWORSKI Bangers. Welcoat Paint Master or the TOYOTA-JAWORSKI Riders? Is it far-fetched to dream of a Jaworski-owned and coached team?)