The South Korea Curse, As Explained In NBA Terms

So yes, it has happened again. South Korea has once again broken the hearts of the Philippine national basketball team, as well as its millions of rabid followers.

It has happened so often and so painfully to us that, in every basketball tournament we play, we live in fear of the Korea Curse.

But much like any curse, there is a logical and rational explanation behind it. We just need to understand it. So here's my take on the Korea Curse, as explained through the NBA landscape.

One, South Korea is International Golden State.
You have to admit, the always-a-green-light, freeflowing, three-point shot hoisting, pinpoint passing, long range bombing system of Korea is reminiscent of the Golden State Warriors' system...except Korea's been doing it since the 60s.

Asian Games 2018: Gilas Vs South Korea

Tomorrow, we get to face the basketball team that has been responsible for so many heartbreaks for Pinoy fans: South Korea. It's a match up that's been hyped up so much the past few days that it's hard to find an angle to discuss that hasn't been discussed yet.

And yet here I am. For this article, we'll look at key match ups to look out for in tomorrow game:

Key Match Up #1 Jordan Clarkson/Stanley Pringle vs Kim Sun-hyung/Lee Jung-hyun/Heo Ung
The Gilas starting backcourt is some kinda amazing and should dominate their South Korean counterparts, who are all solid but not spectacular.  Clarkson/Pringle are deadly on both sides of the floor and will pose the biggest problems for South Korea.