Tolentino bares smooth transition to Gilas under ex-coach Cone

In an ambush interview, Tolentino, who was a former Barangay Ginebra player under Cone, said the adjustment and transition was “smooth” for him.

“At first, the adjustment [was a bit tough,] because we only had a few days of practice. But the good thing is I have some familiarity with Coach Tim’s system,” Tolentino said in a mix of English and Filipino.“So the adjustment and transition, it was a smooth for me.” Tolentino and Gilas won over Korean team LG Sakers, 86-81, in their lone pre-Asiad tune-up game Friday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

Tolentino scored nine point in a little over 12 minutes of play, making four of his five shots from the field.Asked about his inclusion in the team, Tolentino said he feels bad for the players who could be cut -- Terrence Romeo, Calvin Abueva, Mo Tautuaa, Jason Perkins and Stanley Pringle. “They have been preparing and sacrificing for our country. They already practiced a lot of times, that is why when Coach Tim called me, I was unsure if I would be happy,” the forward said.

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