Observation: Is Coach RG the problem of the Meralco Bolts?

Meralco bolts Entered the PBA at 2010 replacing the Sta. Lucia Realtors. Meralco bolts also tapped Coach Ryan Gregorio as their head coach.

Coach RG was the Head coach of Purefoods (San Mig Coffee) before he was tapped as Head coach for the Meralco Bolts. Coach RG led the Purefoods into 4 championships and 3 runner-up finishes during his stint. He was even hailed as a 3-time Coach of the year (2002, 2006, 2010) and became a 4-time all star coach. 

With that credibility, no wonder Coach RG would be a prized possession for the teams who's looking for a head coach and I can say Meralco is very lucky to have him. 

But now in his stint at Meralco, looks like all that credibility wasn't able to fit for the team. Yes He was able to create Meralco a Formidable team but still their performance is Inconsistent. Meralco's greatest performance was during the 2012 PBA Governor's Cup where they defeated the Powerade Tigers for a semis berth. 

But until now Meralco's still struggling..

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What might be the problem? is it Coach RG or the choice of players?

All I can say not all is Coach RG's fault I guess the lineup is the problem and also the executions are the problem for the Meralco bolts. Coach RG was able to win those championship at Purefoods because he had a formidable lineup composed of Kerby Raymundo, James Yap, PJ simon, Marc Pingris, Paul Artadi, Raffy Reavis and a lot more. Those guys are energy guys and the guys who really can step up to the occasion. 

That is what's Meralco's Lacking, The Plays are fine and the Rotation's fine it's just that the consistency of the players. Meralco Basketball is always like this: They go all out at the 1st to 3rd quarter and when they've reached the 4th quarter their energy and hunger just got depleted instantly. try to watch a Meralco game and you can see that their only problem is the inconsistency throughout the game. 

Some fans are blaming Coach RG that's why Meralco is not a contender, but when you look at the credentials you will know what's really wrong. Props to the Meralco Management that they've given Coach RG a lot of chances, it's about 3 years since he was the head coach of the Meralco bolts and in those 3 years same results are given. 

But if you were to ask me if Coach RG needs to stay at the Meralco bolt's Camp as their head coach? 

My Answer is no, Why not try someone else? they've already given a chance to Coach RG for at least 3 seasons already. I'm not saying Coach RG is not a good coach, I have all my respect to him but I guess 3 seasons are enough and they should try someone else. Why not put coach RG as a assistant or team consultant and put someone to the head coach position and with that it might change the Fortunes of the Meralco Bolts. 

I Know this team is still young, but I really have this hunch that they will become a contender in the future but just as I said, The pieces are not right. they should try to explore other options to get the pieces right be a contender in the future.