Rebuilding the Kings

CHAMPIONSHIP teams or even dynasties are built to last for five to seven years and there should be a transition phase after that.

We've seen it from the great dynasties in Philippine basketball — from grand slam teams of Crispa, San Miguel, Alaska and San Mig Coffee, old ball clubs like Toyota and Great Taste, and modern-day powerhouse squads like the Beermen and the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings — need continuity in their programs.