The Philippines’ Finest Ball Brothers (ft. Gomez de Liaño bros) | Let It Fly S3 E12

The GDL Brothers join the Let It Fly Podcast for one of the most entertaining conversations in Philippine basketball. From growing up competing with each other to becoming household names in Filipino hoops, the Gomez de Liaño brothers share their journey through UP Fighting Maroons basketball, the PBA, overseas opportunities, and the culture of the game in the Philippines. Expect real stories, locker-room humor, and a deep dive into the mindset of one of the most recognized basketball families in the Philippines. 🎙 Let It Fly. Real players. Real culture. Real conversations. ____ Join us on your favorite platform! 💬 Discord:   / discord   🖼️ Instagram:   / letitflypodcast   ____ 🦄 Get 100 free credits when you use our link: https://bit.ly/JoinDFLetItFly 0:00 Intro – Welcome to the Let It Fly Podcast 0:05 Meet the Guests – The Gomez-Delano Brothers (Javi, Joe, Juan) 0:40 Why All Their Names Start With “J” 1:10 Growing Up in a Big Family (5 Brothers + 1 Sister) 2:00 How the Brothers Got Into Basketball 2:30 Multi-Sport Childhood (Triathlon, Football, Swimming) 3:00 Living Next to a Basketball Court – Early Hoops Influence 3:30 Comparisons to the Ball Brothers 4:30 Playing Together in High School 5:00 Almost Having Four Brothers Play for UP 5:40 Pandemic Changes Their Basketball Paths 6:00 Brotherly Competition & Supporting Each Other 6:30 Who’s the Best Player Among the Brothers? 7:30 Basketball Skillsets & Playstyles Discussion Pro Basketball Journey 8:00 Entering the Pro Level During the Pandemic 8:40 Challenges Playing During COVID Protocols 9:00 Rookie Season in the PBA 9:40 Learning Professional Habits from Japan Basketball 10:10 Decision to Enter the PBA Draft 11:00 Draft Night Expectations 11:30 Getting Drafted by Ginebra 11:50 Surprise Trade Right After the Draft The Trade Story 12:30 Finding Out About the Trade on Social Media 13:00 Reaction to Being Traded 13:30 Motivation After the Trade 14:10 Proving Yourself in the League Juan Gomez-Delano Breakout 15:00 Big Performance vs Ginebra at Araneta Coliseum 15:50 Playing the Villain Role vs the Crowd 16:30 Handling Pressure in Big Games 17:00 Aggressive Playstyle and Confidence Mentors & Player Development 17:40 Learning From Willie Miller 18:30 Skills Training and Mentorship 19:00 Rookie Triple-Double Story (PBA History) 20:00 Family Reaction to the Historic Game Overseas vs Philippine Basketball 21:00 Playing in Japan vs Playing in the PBA 22:30 Differences in Roles and Playing Style 24:00 Adjusting Back to Philippine Basketball Basketball Mindset & Growth 25:00 Confidence and Mentality as a Pro 27:00 Adjusting to Different Coaches and Systems 30:00 Player Development Over Time 35:00 Learning from Veterans in the League Brotherhood & Competition 40:00 Growing Up Competing With Your Brothers 45:00 Who Wins in 1-on-1? 50:00 Fun Stories From Their Childhood 55:00 Family Support System Future Goals 1:00:00 Goals in the PBA 1:05:00 Playing Overseas vs Staying in the Philippines 1:10:00 Advice for Young Basketball Players 1:15:00 Final Thoughts From the Gomez-Delano Brothers 1:18:09 Outro – Thanks for Watching