That's harsh!
I wouldn't say that let's just forget all about basketball. It is still our most favorite sport. I just don't like the attitude that it's okay to lose, and just hope for the best next time.
I would encourage parents to let their kids explore different sports. Soccer, baseball, tennis,etc.. And it wouldn't hurt that the sporting community would not focus on a losing cause, in Basketball.
Even our idols in the NBA played different sports when they were kids. Pinoys just play basketball. That's it.
As for the current basketball situation. I think it's fair to suggest that we should play FIBA international rules in every level. Be it high school,UAAP/NCAA,PBL, & PBA. Let's forget the NBA dream. Let's dream for an Olympic berth first. It will not solve all our problems, but it will sure improve our chances in FIBA tournaments.
I'm not in favor of hiring foreign coaches. I loved what Jawo did before, or Yeng Guiao, or Chot Reyes. Just play with FIBA rules, and we'll not be needing a training pool like Gilas.
And only God can help us with the height disadvantage!