![The Philippine basketball national team prior to thier arrival in Hangzhou, China. [photo credit: SBP Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/381455791_1285705815430943_4317041236993903270_n-e1695568557542-400x200.jpg)
Coach Tim Cone and his 12-man crew checked in at the Hangzhou International Airport on Sunday, September 24, afternoon following their six-hour flight from Manila.
![Coach Leo Austria of the San Miguel Beermen. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PBA-Images17-400x200.jpg)
While everybody was going crazy as Chris Ross buried a killer trey, Leo Austria, with the action-star looks, remained calm and composed at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, knowing that the final buzzer confirming San Miguel Beer’s return to the top as 2022 PBA Philippine Cup champion was still to sound.
![CJ Perez [photo credit: PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/PBA-Images-21-e1612345094369-400x200.jpg)
We can discuss and judge the CJ Perez trade but at the end of the day, it’s a done deal.
Calvin Abueva and CJ Perez headline the nominees for the PBA’s special awards, including Best Player of the Conference and Elite Five.