EP2 Coach Cristian Gopez

In this episode we interview Coach Cristian Gopez, founder of Fil-Am Nation Select. We discuss one of his early players, number 6 overall in the 2020 NBA draft, Onyeka Okongwu, how Fil-Am Nation Select got started and what it takes to play in the professional league in the Philippines or PBA. Join Mike Abasolo, Noel Pascual and Arthur De La Rosa in the 2nd episode of The Locker Room Talk Show.

Contents:
00:00: Intro
00:36: How Fil-Am Nation Select Got Started
06:53: Early Days in the Filipino Basketball League, PacRim
19:45: Building the Bridge Private Showcase Event
20:54: How Fil-Am Nation Select Develop Their Athletes
28:09: Lessons Learned from Kobe Bryant
30:50: Coach Cristian and Onyeka Okongwu
33:52: Why Chino Hills has Become a Hotbed for Recruits