Is it sort of like a sporting tariff to protect local talent?
Rafe Bartholomew: It probably is a form of sporting protectionism which I think the Philippines, it’s their prerogative, and it’s their right to do it, and I think it helps the game out here, because you get to highlight some of the flashy local guards who aren’t so tall, they might be only 5’10” or something, but they’re really extremely creative with the ball and they come up with moves and shots that are different than you’d ever see in like the NBA. Mick O’Regan: Right, but there has been a tradition within the NBA of brilliant smaller players, and I think of someone like John Stockwell from Boston, who were fabulous with the ball on the ground. Rafe Bartholomew: Oh yes, there’s always been speedy guards in the NBA and everywhere where there’s basketball, who are quick and don’t play above the rim. I guess there’s a certain style in the Philippines for guards that I haven’t seen anywhere else. They love to shoot very difficult lay-ups where they’ll jump on one side of the basket an
