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Jason Castro - the Tony Parker of SouthEastAsia

artful[D]odger said:
yea but isnt that the point of a forum .. u put ur idea out there and get something back ? wether it be for or against ur idea .. i know there are gonna be some stupid brain dead f**cktard replies and some stupid posts but there free 2 do it .. jus dont let urself get sucked in i guess ;) ( thank you thank you im here all week :P)
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It's not easy to try to be "above it all", when you are minding your own business, then some idiot starts attacking you personally for no reason at all, just like what happened to me in another thread.

There are flamebait trolls out there, & I think they have no place in these threads mainly because they don't contribute much to the discussion in the threads, & they serve only to dirty the threads w/ their useless attacks.

I think forums should be regulated on which posters are able to contribute what, & also which ones are intent on sharing opinions, rather than attacking others.
 
I'm not letting myself get dragged into a namecalling match right now. I've already said that my previous post was going to be my last word on the subject, but Project_Olympics here just won't stop talking his head off.

Whether you like it or not, you've got a pretty bad rep here in the forums. And it's not the first time you posted something off-tangent here.

I included Dillinger's name in the lineup since this guy crouchingtiger said that we'll be having 6'0" shooting guards in future NTs, even comparing them to what other NTs have. Since Dillinger is 6'5" and does play shooting guard, I put his name in the hypothetical lineup, not Caguioa, not Yap, not Baguio.

If you look back at other posts of yours in the past, Project_Olympics, you've been more of a threadstarter than I was this time. And it was about time that someone put you in your rightful place. And if you ever decide to type in something, make sure you've got something to back it up. A statline of 9.7 ppg and 38% 3PT in Division I play is still not something to sneeze at.
 
Project_Olympics said:
...place to express yourself: a medium in which the public may debate an issue or express opinions
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yeah but expressing them in a tolerant way. If you're not able to do that you can as well leave from here. Just if there aren't enough mod's at Filipino section it doesn't mean the same rules don't apply here as they do on the other parts of forum.

This thread is on probation now, i'll leave it opened for now, while if flaming will keep going on it'll get closed.

that's all

JPF
 
PBL's Jason Castro first Pinoy to play in Aussie pro basketball league

PBL's Jason Castro first Pinoy to play in Aussie pro basketball league

By TJ MANOTOC
ABS-CBN News

Just last week, news came out of the National Basketball Association (NBA) that the new coach of the Miami Heat in the NBA will be Filipino-American Erik Spoelstra. Now, more good news comes the way of Philippine basketball.


For the very first time, a Filipino will play in the Australian professional basketball league, the NBL or National Basketball League.

Executives of the NBL team Singapore Slingers are in town for that one purpose: to go after the Pinoy basketball player they so badly want.

And this player is none other than former National Collegiate Athletic Association and Philippine Basketball League (PBL) Most Valuable Player Jason Castro.

The Slingers first saw Castro play in exhibition tournaments in Singapore and in Brunei last year, and since then have been in awe of the 5'10" point guard's talents. It only took another nudge from their star player, Australian Ben Knight (who has played against Castro several times), to tell the team's management that Castro is the kind of player that they need to boost the team's chances.


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The Slingers' executives, led by managing director Bob Turner himself, flew into town Thursday to watch Castro play in the PBL, and brought along with him a handsome contract to get one of the most sought-after Filipino amateurs to strut his wares in the NBL.

"When we saw Jason last year, we just knew he was the one we've been looking for. We really wanted to find a talent from the region, and we

were not surprised that we found him here in the Philippines," admitted Turner, who himself has been a basketball coach in the NBL for 20 years.

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Turner adds that getting a Filipino to join the team is also a good marketing move considering the big Filipino population in Singapore. He is confident that the Filipinos living and working there would be proud to support their countryman. "This is a great moment for Singapore, a great moment for Philippine basketball and great for Jason."


The Slingers are the only NBL team based outside of Australia, a first in FIBA (International Basketball Federation) history that Turner admits they had to get special permission from the FIBA. But with this new first, they open up doors now for other nationalities aside from Aussies and American imports to play in the NBL.

"David Stern of the NBA has been to the NBL several times, and he admits that this is one of the top 5 pro leagues in the world. So, definitely, having a Filipino play in the NBL is a big, big step in the right direction," he says.

As for Castro, he is ready for this next challenge in his young, yet already extremely successful career.

"Hindi naman ako kinakabahan. Sanay na ako sa pressure. Di ba nga, sabi nila, embrace the pressure. Proud ako na akong unang Pinoy na makakalaro dun. Gagawin ko ang lahat para pakita sa kanila yung kaya kong gawin," Castro humbly shares.

PBA dream on hold
In the upcoming Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) draft late this year, Castro is a shoo-in to be in the top 3 picks. But his opportunity of playing abroad and reperesenting the country in an international pro league is a chance he did not want to pass up on.

"Nandyan naman ang PBA, puwede kong balikan yan. Sabi ko sa sarili ko, sayang naman 'to. 'Wag ko na palampasin 'tong opportunity na ito, kaya grab ko na," he says.


Turner and Castro signed Friday at the Dusit Hotel the 7-month contract that will run from July to January. Joining them were team executive Michael Johnson, head of basketball operations, and Castro's manager, Danny Espiritu.

Financial details were kept private, but Espiritu admits it is quite bigger than what he would make in the PBA as a rookie.


ABS-CBN's Sky Cable sports channel, "Balls", has already signified interest in airing the games of the Sligners for Pinoys to follow Castro's international career.
 
HoopNightmare said:
PBL star to stay amateur


WITH HIS athleticism and attitude, Jason Castro is certainly be a big catch in the pro league’s annual draft pick next month.


But the prolific Harbour Center guard passed up that rare opportunity yesterday after revealing his decision to play for the national team for one last time.

"Playing in the PBA is everybody’s dream but playing for flag and country is something you have to embrace and experience. Walang katulad ang maging member ng national team" said Castro. "I’m still young, so I decided to forego my plan of turning pro this year."

The soft-spoken Pampanga pride is being considered as one of the probable members of the Philippine team that will play, and hopefully restore the country’s pride in the SEA Games which is slated in Thailand this December.

Castro, who made a history in the PBL after winning back-to-back MVP titles, just turned 21 last month. He also played a key role in Harbour title-clinching win in the recent Unity Cup.

Castro’s decision was warmly welcomed by amateur basketball godfather and Harbour Center owner Mikee Romero.

"I’m glad Jason made that decision, at least we are assured of having one good guy in the team," said Romero. "That is a great sacrifice on his part because most of the big stars in the amateur ranks are all set to join the pro ranks."

Erick Arejola, tasked by Romero to supervise the ongoing tryouts for the RP team, also heaved a big sigh of relief and said: "With Jason around, we’re assured of at least one go-to-guy in the team."

Also one reason why he deferred his decision to turn pro is his plan to finish his studies at the Philippine Christian University where he’s taking up a business management course.

If given another chance, he also wants to play for the PCU Dolphins next season.

"I still want to play for PCU next year, " said Castro, who played for the Harbour-RP team in the SEABA Club Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia last April.

Meantime, RP team coach Junel Baculi was also overjoyed by Castro’s decision to stay in the amateur ranks for at least another year.

"I salute him for doing this patriotic act," said Baculi. "I hope others will follow."
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His sacrifice for his country paid off. Staying amateur and skipping the PBA draft was a blessing. Now he has the oppertunity to play on a bigger stage. Good Luck Jason. We know you will do well.
 
labeling jason castro as the " tony parker of asia " is unfair to the guy. it would put pressure on him during his stint in the aussie league. let jason castro be himself. let us just be proud of him as a filipino. no more name calling please.
 
crouchingtiger said:
I guess you guys haven't solve the "height problem" :rolleyes:
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I do not think Height problem is the issue. I still think that if a player is talented not matter what is his size i think he can play competitive basketball in a higher level.


Remember guys like Spud Webb made it in the NBA because of their basketball skills not because of their size, and they have proven that they can be hard workers in the playing court.

Sort of off topic, but i have found Spud Webb's Draft Measurement and the guy is barely 5'5 1/2" in Stocking Fee, which is really impressive because he played for more than 10 yrs in the NBA, and in 1986 winning the NBA Slamdunk Contest being the smallest dunk champion in NBA History.


He survive in the NBA because of his dedication, and his love for the game, and he never let his Lack of Height affect his confidence playing againts some of the biggest, tallest, athletic freaks in the history of the game.

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Trivia Time: Rookie Spud Webb of the Atlanta Hawks, listed at 5 feet 7 inches, has been measured by the club at 5-5 1/2, which makes him the smallest player in NBA history
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On his first attempt of the first round, Webb drove up the right baseline and went in for a reverse slam. Webb's vertical jump was measured at 42 .
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Bill Blakely, a former college coach who has known him since he played high school ball in Dallas, said Tuesday, "Spud is actually 5-5 1/2. He just likes being 5-7. I asked him how he got to be 5-7 at North Carolina State and he said they never really measured him.
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Spud Webb at 5-5 1/2 and 135 pounds is both the shortest and lightest player in the league.
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http://news.google.com/archivesearc...984&as_hdate=1986&scoring=t&um=1&sa=N&start=0


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CitnrHyoONU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkMF0RZKMDw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzNpqo2_kjs
 
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Lebron23 said:
I do not think Height problem is the issue. I still think that if a player is talented not matter what is his size i think he can play competitive basketball in a higher level.


Remember guys like Spud Webb made it in the NBA because of their basketball skills not because of their size, and they have proven that they can be hard workers in the playing court.

Sort of off topic, but i have found Spud Webb's Draft Measurement and the guy is barely 5'5 1/2" in Stocking Fee, which is really impressive because he played for more than 10 yrs in the NBA, and in 1986 winning the NBA Slamdunk Contest being the smallest dunk champion in NBA History.


He survive in the NBA because of his dedication, and his love for the game, and he never let his Lack of Height affect his confidence playing againts some of the biggest, tallest, athletic freaks in the history of the game.

Spud_webb.jpg














http://news.google.com/archivesearc...984&as_hdate=1986&scoring=t&um=1&sa=N&start=0


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CitnrHyoONU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkMF0RZKMDw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzNpqo2_kjs
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I can understand what you are trying yo say, but RP teams have had "Spud Webb" at PG, SG, SF, PF and C postitions.....RP ballers are full of talents with great individual skills, but without height, your individual skills will just be flashes of excitement that will never become the foundation of winning a game. Without height, game plans will not be executed the way it should be....
I havn't come to this board for almost 6 months but i can see "height" and "coach" problems are still haunting RP team.
 
crouchingtiger said:
I guess you guys haven't solve the "height problem" :rolleyes:
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how do you solve that then? please enlighten us.


for now, since we don't have height, might as well get the best possible players in a particular spot. sure there are taller pinoy PGs, but are they better then Jason? if they show their stuff and they beat Jason, let's get them. if not, let's train them and hope they become better.
 
crouchingtiger said:
I can understand what you are trying yo say, but RP teams have had "Spud Webb" at PG, SG, SF, PF and C postitions.....RP ballers are full of talents with great individual skills, but without height, your individual skills will just be flashes of excitement that will never become the foundation of winning a game. Without height, game plans will not be executed the way it should be....
I havn't come to this board for almost 6 months but i can see "height" and "coach" problems are still haunting RP team.
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The Main problem with the Philippine National Team is they didn't have any local players that stood more than 7 feet. That is why they are planning to get a naturalized big men to help the Philippine Team in competing againts some of the best Center in Asia.

The current National Team are talented enough to be a top 4 teams in ASIA, and If they can have an early preparation next tournament i personally think that they will have a more successful stint in the FIBA Competition, and we can see them finally qualifying in the 2012 Olympics.
 
anyway back to JASON CASTRO


what is his status in the NBL; will he be considered a local or an import? Is he going to be given limited privileges like the PBA imports?
 
b3lowzro said:
anyway back to JASON CASTRO


what is his status in the NBL; will he be considered a local or an import? Is he going to be given limited privileges like the PBA imports?
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since the team's based in singapore, there's a concession that the team can sign singapore natives to play alongside the 2 american/euro imports (which is the quota). The team i believed stretched the local player rule by extending it to include players from singapore's immediate-neighbors. IMHO

so back to the tony parker of s.e. asia..who do you think will be the eva longoria of the region?
 
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