Yes, you've read it right.
"Expectation-Failed Syndrome" (EFS) is the term I used to describe Chris "Airforce" Ellis's recent game performance with the Philippines' most popular ball club, The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings.
Before his professional debut, the he has been dubbed as "Airforce Ellis" a phrase tag to his name due to his high flying skill (ask Nonoy Baclao about this).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow2P3Uej_uE
Due to his impressive preseason performance, especially his highlight reels, expectations leveled-up and some BGSM Kings fans saw him as "The Future".
But his jersey-ripping act during their 96-93 loss to Rain or Shine E-painters upon fouling-out with 0 points, some rebounds and a block, showed it all.
At that moment, he's feelin' the symptoms of the syndrome.
Frustration.
He has never been a consistent impact on the court. He has never yet to live to the fans perception as "The Future". Actually, if not for his nicely-done dunks he'll never be remembered.
Recently in www.pbaddicts.net, "Trade Ellis!" were seen on the forums and discussions. Another evidence that fans are now getting frustrated to what he brings to the court (especially that open 3-point attempt that he missed and hit the board, which could have tied their game with ROS).
He was hyped-up by the social media that causes the high expectations of the fans, that as of now is far from realization.
No question about his athleticism.
He's shooting is a blank that should be filled-in.
He's clutch-game poise should be develop.
He's confidence should be lift up.
If the call for trade will be in motion, I wish Chris "Airforce" Ellis will live up to expectations. He is lucky that he's blessed with high-leaping ability, not all basketball players gets blessed with it. He must utilize this while he's young. ADIREPUBLIK
