After Gilas Pilipinas' history-making gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China earlier this month, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) celebrated the team's success, by thanking the team, managers and major supporters.

'The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) are celebrating with immense pride and joy the historic moment brought about by the landmark championship won by the GILAS PILIPINAS MEN'S TEAM at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China – 2023,' the SBP and PBA wrote in their joint statement on Wednesday.