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Tim Cone

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Head Coach, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings, San Miguel Corp., Philippine Basketball Association. Tex Winter protege. True Triangle guy.

Manila, Philippines
Joined June 2009
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Tim Cone
4 years
It's always men's b-ball or women's v-ball, but it's awesome to now see the other sides making news!! Congrats to women's b-ball and men's v-ball!!! Go for the gold!! #SEAGames2019 #WeWinAsOne
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7 years
After 8 long years, now we have TWO! More to come!! How sweet it is! Thank you, Ginebra, for allowing me to be a part of an awesome family.
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6 years
Big CONGRATS to Coach Yeng and the guys. Now the focus goes to Korea. Get past them, then the guys will put the hurt on China the second time around. #learnfromfailing #puso #nsd
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7 years
Who's next??? Bring 'em on!! Gilas is ready for anyone!
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6 years
Angry at myself for not coaching better, but incredibly proud of the guys for playing with their hearts. They could have quit multiple times and didn’t. No excuses. #NSD
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6 years
Proud to have 4 players representing the Ginebra NSD spirit on the National Team. Bring it, guys!!!! We'll be cheering!
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8 years
Players played their hearts out, fans screamed their hearts out. Despite the loss, that makes it a great night. We'll be back stronger. #NSD
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6 years
Congrats to Mark, PJ, Rafi, Ian, Justin and Ping (and the rest, including Coach Chito and staff). Back where you belong. Wishing you all the luck in the next series.
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8 years
It was an honor to be involved in Game 4 & see up close the incredible exploits of JayJay & Mark. One of the greatest moments of my career.
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6 years
Loved the GI-NE-BRA chants last night!! That really fires us up! Thanks, guys!
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4 years
He gave so much to all of us and still had so much more to give. Too young, too much life ahead of him. Tragic. #KOBERIP
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5 years
A special Congrats to Ping, Mark, PJ, Justin, Raf, and Ian. I know how much you guys wanted it. And to Mr. Pardo and Reena!!
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Tim Cone
1 year
Scottie missed two free throws? I didn’t notice. I did notice the D he played on Ibrahim in the 2nd half, the many assists to JB, the hustle, the energy, the rebound. What a blessing to have him on Gilas! #NSD
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Tim Cone
8 years
BUT we will pick ourselves up and fight for the fans in Game 5. We will make you proud.
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Tim Cone
3 years
Congrats again, Gilas. Just Wow! Only thing missing was the fans! Imagine a full house in Araneta or in the Philippine Arena. That would have been something to behold!!
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Tim Cone
7 years
As I have said, there is no one I respect more than Norman Black, an incredible basketball mind and a great representative of the PBA.
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Tim Cone
6 years
Just received word that our Game 2 is cancelled tonight and will be played on Thursday instead. I hope all the PBA fans and our Ginebra family stay safe through the rain.
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Tim Cone
7 years
Also want to thank the Big J for coming to the games and inspiring all of us with his locker room talks. Incredible charisma. Just special.
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7 years
Chris Ellis: incredible work ethic, developed into a great teammate, unselfish, and our defensive stopper. We will miss him in so many ways.
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7 years
Game 7 is always about the players and who steps up, not about the coaching. Its a player's game. For this night, our guys stepped up.
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6 years
SMB proved again that they are a powerhouse. Congrats to Coach Leo and the players. I wish them well.
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5 years
Never in my 30 years of coaching have I seen a player improve so much from the beginning of his career to now than Chris Ross @cmross6 . Just hard work. Evolved into a superstar.
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Tim Cone
3 years
Wow, what a way to win. Awesome! Congrats Gilas!!
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Tim Cone
7 years
Missing my first PBA draft in 27 years. Thankful for technology—I’ll be there on FaceTime making the pick with Richard and the staff.
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8 years
Such a beautiful crowd last night, yet we fell flat on our faces. We're so sorry to let the fans down. They were great even if we were not.
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6 years
I'm hurting for Ping. But no one knows him like I do. His character to return and work ethic is off the charts. He'll be back stronger than ever. Miss you, Bud!
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Tim Cone
8 years
I wish @jcy18 only the very, very best in his new journey. I miss you, Bud!
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Tim Cone
7 years
Congrats to Japeth, Coach Chot and the rest of the guys. You made it look easy, but I know it wasn't. Now happy to have Japeth back!!!
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Tim Cone
6 years
... understand the need to not back down. My hope is that this incident does not damage the National Team Program. #PUSO
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Tim Cone
6 years
Said good bye to Paolo Taha. One of the toughest things I had to do. What a great person he is, and great teammate. We're truly going to miss him, and we wish him the best at Globalport.
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Tim Cone
6 years
Thank you for all the UPLIFTING responses! You are always there for us, we want to make sure we are always there for you. #NSD
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Tim Cone
6 years
Tough night, embarrassing night. One, that I will always remember especially because the Big J was there to witness it. We need to live up to his legacy, and we will. #NSD
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Tim Cone
7 years
Sweet win. Proud of Japeth. Chot coached brilliantly. Like all of us in the PBA, China didn't know what to do with Terrence. Again, awesome!
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Tim Cone
7 years
Best of luck to Japeth, Coach Chot and the rest of the Gilas crew! Play hard, play smart! #Puso !
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7 years
Awesome!!!!!
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3 years
I can’t find the words to express our sorrow and embarrassment over our performance in the bubble. We didn’t live up to the Ginebra legacy, and that was totally my fault. I apologize to the Ginebra nation. All I can say is that it won’t happen again as long as I am the coach.
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Tim Cone
6 years
It has certainly been a struggle this conference—we’ve been kind of battling ourselves—but we will smooth ourselves out and be there at the end. #NSD
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Tim Cone
3 years
Just think of all the work Hidilyn has done through her lifetime to get to this point. An Olympic GOLD Medal!!!
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Tim Cone
5 years
Thanks to everyone who greeted me over Twitter. Its so nice to be part of a great Ginebra family!! All the best to all of you! #NSD
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Tim Cone
4 years
My biggest disappointment of the SEA Games—not being able to talk to my idol, Mon Fernandez. It was great to see him from a distance, though.
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Tim Cone
9 months
I don't want to start off this journey with a controversy, so I'm going to do my best to clarify it. I apologize to Justine Baltazar for my hasty remarks regarding his exclusion from the World Cup pool. I did not mean to infer that he didn't want to play for Gilas, but rather..
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Tim Cone
7 years
Dave Marcelo: gave us so much during our championship run, the most loved guy on the team, comes to work with a smile. He will be missed.
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Tim Cone
8 years
I'm not sure we can ever thank the fans enough, but we're going to try! Thanksgiving Fan's Day at San Juan Arena, Sunday, Oct. 23, 12 pm!!!
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Tim Cone
5 years
I just want to congratulate Coach Chito and his Magnolia crew. They played with incredible hunger and togetherness. Well-deserved!!
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Tim Cone
3 years
Didn't think Gilas could do it better, but they did!! Huge Congrats to Coach Tab and Jong and the rest of the Staff. That was awesome!!!
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Tim Cone
3 years
End of an era. Certainly one of a kind. I loved, in every way, coaching Ping. Tough as nails on the court, gentle in spirit off it. @MPingris15 will be the standard from which I coach future players. My fav.
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Tim Cone
3 years
It's sayang that players like PJ and Cyrus didn't have a chance to play their last year because of the pandemic and not be able to feel their fan's appreciation on the court. I loved those two and I hope they know my appreciation!!
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Tim Cone
5 years
Wow! What a great, grind-it-out, game 7 win by Magnolia. Great character win. Congrats, guys!! Best of luck against the Power House. If anyone can, you guys can.
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Tim Cone
5 years
Mark the Spark... great on and off the court. His teammates, his coaches love him, I love him. Happy Birthday, Buddy!!
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Tim Cone
7 years
Outgunned, outplayed, outcoached. Definitely out-coached. Hats off to Coach Nash. Wake up call. But we'll be ready for the playoffs.
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Tim Cone
7 years
It was awesome to win in front of the Pangasinan fans. Their hospitality certainly made the trip enjoyable. Thank you! #NSD
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Tim Cone
6 years
Terrible, terrible, terrible. I’m sorry you had to watch that. No excuses. But we’ll be better. A lot better. #NSD
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Tim Cone
8 years
No one was happier than Ronnie N after our championship. He was a die-hard Ginebra fan. Glad he was able to see Ginebra win one last time.
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Tim Cone
8 years
Star looks good, Jalalon could turn out to be special. But SMB is so incredibly confident. No doubt, the team to beat.
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Tim Cone
7 years
Sorry to see Calvin go, but Gilas is playing great defense. Just too quick for the Chinese.
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9 months
It's been tough on all of us, the players, the coaching staff, everyone involved. Needless to say, the results have not been what we wanted, but we're proud of our effort. We're now going to go out and give one more superhuman effort to beat China tonight. #NSD
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3 years
Thank you everyone for all the birthday greetings!! Just being a part of the Ginebra family is one big present!! #NSD
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Tim Cone
6 years
I think Paolo is really going to surprise everyone at Global. He's been buried behind his best buddy, MC47, in the rotation, but we all know at Ginebra how dynamic his game is. For sure, he'll blossom over there.
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Tim Cone
3 years
We welcome newly signed MJ Ayaay to the Ginebra Family! We're looking forward to pairing him with Scottie in the backcourt.
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Tim Cone
5 years
Honored that Senator Jaworski attended the game tonight. Always a thrill to see him.
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Tim Cone
5 years
For those who want to know, Jared is still a few weeks away from playing. Rest assured, he will play in the games as soon as he is available.
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Tim Cone
8 years
@jcy18 was just an incredible Big Game player, and I had the honor to watch him up close. Plus there was never a nicer, more mabait player.
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Tim Cone
6 years
Wow, great game, Global/RoS. These playoffs are exciting this conference!
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Tim Cone
1 year
Finally have a chance to take a breath! I want to thank everyone for their birthday tweets, and of course, give a shout out to the fans for helping us get to the Finals!! Excited. Let's GOOOO!!
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Tim Cone
3 years
We ready!!
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Tim Cone
6 years
Game time tomorrow!! Want to get off to a great start. Let’s get excited!!
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Tim Cone
6 years
See you there! #NSD
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Tim Cone
2 years
That was a fun game, fun series. Congrats to UP!!
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6 years
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7 years
The guys really picked me up last night. I lost my head but they kept their cool and had my back. Bad loss turned into a great win.
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Tim Cone
5 years
Crushed to hear of the passing of Sheryl Reyes. She was so full of life and so young, its tough to imagine she’s gone. She changed the fortunes of myself and the Ginebra team by bringing in our champion import. Forever grateful. She will be missed greatly.
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Tim Cone
8 years
We can play with anyone.
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Tim Cone
3 years
Stay healthy, Justin. We're waiting for you with open arms!!
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3 years
Brownlee shared that he's committing to Al Sharjah, part of the UAE National Basketball Leage. His contract will last until the end of the first quarter of 2021. "I will sign here with Al Sharjah, and play until April," he said. "Then hopefully back to the Philippines...©
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Tim Cone
4 years
I'm broken up because of the loss of Coach Aric. I am so sorry I can't pay my respects to him and his family. He was such an influence early in my coaching career, teaching me about humility and compassion. He touched so many lives through his journey. He will be terribly missed.
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Tim Cone
9 years
I'd like to apologize to the Purefoods fans. From the very beginning, we never got going. We should have been better. I promise we will be.
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Tim Cone
8 years
This Sunday, Sept 4, we'll have an "open to the public" practice at San Juan Arena, 10-1. You can watch the players run a regular practice!
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4 years
Proud to be part of the SMC family, and cannot be more honored to work under our big boss, RSA!!
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Tim Cone
9 months
Gilas Men's Team will have a joint practice with Gilas Women's Team at Philsports on Thursday, Sept 14. We will share the court and have interactions between both teams. The public is free to come and observe. The gates will open at 4 pm. NO tickets necessary!
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Tim Cone
5 years
For those fans who are asking, Mark has been bothered by an Achilles problem and has not been available to play. We’re hoping he’ll be ready after the break.
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Tim Cone
3 years
For JunMar to be the player and person that he is, his mother must have been an incredibly wonderful woman. She raised him right! My condolences.
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3 years
Amazing Hidilyn, just amazing!! So PROUD!!
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6 years
Awesome matchups mamaya! Alaska/SMB, Phx/Meralco. Grabe! Huge battles. Can’t wait to watch.
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Tim Cone
6 years
I’m crushed after hearing about the passing of Tex Winter. Never understood why he would allow a coach like me to hang out and learn from him, but, wow, he really impacted my life. Will miss him forever. #TexWinter
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Tim Cone
3 years
Our prayers lifted for the BIG J. May he be infused with the Ginebra NSD spirit!
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Tim Cone
7 years
A great run, Coach O! A lot to be proud of.
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6 years
I was at the game last night. Reminded me of the Minnesota rumble with our Centennial Team in ‘98. Learned then that things can quickly....
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Tim Cone
8 years
What an incredibly exciting and hard fought game!! Watch out New Zealand. Here comes Gilas!
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Tim Cone
6 years
Just heard about Joel Banal's heart attack. Great coach, even greater person! A true gentleman. I'm praying for his complete recovery. Prayers also to his family.
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4 years
Just heard the news of the passing of Mang Jun. He was really loved by the players and the organization, and he was my connection to the great Ginebra past. We all will miss him dearly.
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Tim Cone
7 years
Gilas in good shape heading into 4th. Castro well-rested. Coach Chot has rotated his players well. Only fear, China hitting shots now.
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Tim Cone
7 years
Attending our SMB game later are 25 kids from the Hero Foundation. We hope to bring a little joy to kids of fallen soldiers. #youcanbeahero
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Tim Cone
4 years
Ginebra Family Dinner!!
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Tim Cone
9 months
LETS GOOOOOO!!
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Tim Cone
6 years
... can quickly spiral out of control no matter your intentions as a coach. Certainly an unfortunate incident, but I also understand ...
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Tim Cone
7 years
"After a loss: 1) take the positives and learn, 2) we've still got a chance, 3) how much do you want it?" My favorite quote from Coach Chot!
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Tim Cone
9 years
We will get better. We will be there at the end. We will make you proud. #NSD
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Tim Cone
6 years
Great PBA games tonight, btw!! Things are heating up! #nsd
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Tim Cone
5 years
@charlestiu I’m a foreigner who grew up in the Philippines and learned his basketball in the Philippines. I think that puts me in a different category than simply being a “foreigner”.
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Tim Cone
6 years
Conference warm-up for you, the fans!! Saturday, Ynares Pasig, 10 am, OPEN PRACTICE. See you there!!
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Tim Cone
7 years
Congrats to Coach O (Olsen) for making the Final 4!!
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