Filipino Players in Foreign Leagues

[Silent Killer2]

kai played 4 minutes in this final canto.. more or less another 20 plus minute game for him..

he’s improving on box out part.. even scoring less, he did well in this game..

like i said before, i don’t mind kai scoring 0 as long as he does the other parts of the game.. small things..

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

kai played 4 minutes in this final canto.. more or less another 20 plus minute game for him..

he’s improving on box out part.. even scoring less, he did well in this game..

like i said before, i don’t mind kai scoring 0 as long as he does the other parts of the game.. small things..

Yeah. He is rebounding better this game.

First ever 10 Rebs in NBL.

Also, he earned 20 mins this game.

And seems like Adl will win with a game Kai is +16 in plus minus

Is this a mini break out game defensively for Kai SK? Hahaha

 

[amabeast2]

Good thing that CJ is using Kai as playmaker in the high post most of the game and let mitch in the low post against smaller guard. Kai attracts the opposing big man and let Franks and Mitch bully their man in the paint.

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

Good thing that CJ is using Kai as playmaker in the high post most of the game and let mitch in the low post against smaller guard. Kai attracts the opposing big man and let Franks and Mitch bully their man in the paint.

Oops. Kai plus minus down to + 8

Still a Positive Game for Him


7 pts
10 Rebs
1 ast
3/6 FG
1/2 FT
+8 plus minus

21:50 mins playing time

 

[Juan Lun2]

kai played 4 minutes in this final canto.. more or less another 20 plus minute game for him..

he?s improving on box out part.. even scoring less, he did well in this game..

like i said before, i don?t mind kai scoring 0 as long as he does the other parts of the game.. small things..

Kai boxing out well this game, that's what we've been clamoring for, hope this will be the norm

 

[amabeast2]

It looks like CJ already noticed that he can maximize Kai when he is in the high post (top of the key). reminiscent of how he was used in TSF. The reversal of roles also applies to Mitch and Kai. Kai as playmaker and Mitch as low-post threat

 

[NOiNU2]

Kai failed to block a shot but he altered at least a couple of them. Also didn’t attempt a 3 this game.

Timeshare brewing between Kai and DJ. I hope Kai settles to at least 15mpg from hereon.

His best move was giving the fans free burgers. Lol what an odd way to give away freebies.

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

Kai failed to block a shot but he altered at least a couple of them. Also didn’t attempt a 3 this game.

Timeshare brewing between Kai and DJ. I hope Kai settles to at least 15mpg from hereon.

His best move was giving the fans free burgers. Lol what an odd way to give away freebies.

The Best Change in Kai for me last 3 games is that

"Kapal Ng Mukha". (I can't find an accurate English term)

I mean he is more aggressive and he is more decided on what will he do.

In Coach CJ system, I think you need to have that mentality to thrive in.

 

[NOiNU2]

You really don't get the concept that once you either dont get drafted or signed in your draft year (like Kai and Cooks), you automatically fall under having to make the NBA outside of the draft process . (A much more difficult route)
Kai regardless of his age is no longer going to make the NBA through the draft process, either as a drafted or signed (two way etc)
Travers , Besson , MAker all made the NBA through the draft process. (Kai and Cooks have NoT).
Again you're ignoring what happened to Kai in the draft process whee he was not invited and offered nothing., understand the implications of that and why he making the NBA is totally different than those who have yet to enter the draft . IS that so hard to understand.

Where did you get this notion that undrafted players not offered contracts on their draft year can no longer enter the NBA via two way contract? I am familiar with the CBA and the eligibility section of two way contracts have no mention of this. In fact, players like Torrey Craig played overseas for 3 years, in NBL no less (even played for Adelaide) after going undrafted. That didn?t stop the Nuggets from offering him a two way contract. Pretty sure there are other lesser known players who secured two ways past their draft years.

Moot point anyways and just a technicality, what you guys are arguing. Bottom line is, only team GMs and coaches can decide whether Kai would at some point be worthy of an NBA roster spot or not. No harm in discussing or debating but it makes me cringe when people have this strong conviction that his opinion is superior than the ones on the other side. At magmove on na kayo sa draft, combine at SL invites. Lol that ship has sailed already and we are already on Kai in NBL and Kai in FIBA watch.

 

[DAdmiral2]

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I never said that , "can't get a 2 way contract after draft year "., casing point white got a 2 way contract, not in his draft year .

The concept is so simple actually, "it's as simple as it's tougher to make a NBA full.roster outside your draft year process ".
For nth time draft decisions are heavily based on upside potential ( not who is best ), while free agent undrafted recruits are based almost only on "finished product (who is best )level (almost no upside factor).

Obviously there are exceptions to the norm, but this is the general rational on draft decisions as opposed to free agent recruits .
As Kai is already undrafted, his.age relative to his upside is irrelevant for a call up. NbA teams who decide to sign Kai after going undrafted or past his draft year, or much more in 2024 or 2025 are after his immediate impact contribution (no longer his upside )
This issue isn't actually debatable, but is actually common knowledge or a common school of thought.

Yes for 2023 , 2024 Kai is competing for a free agent spot with all.tall the vets like Cooks, etc .
While Travers who is drafted is NOT, why? the Cavs are happy to sign him to a contract and develop his upside , or continue to stash him in Perth (while alloting development resources to Travers growth) totally different

 

[NOiNU2]

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I never said that , "can't get a 2 way contract after draft year "., casing point white got a 2 way contract, not in his draft year .

The concept is so simple actually, "it's as simple as it's tougher to make a NBA full.roster outside your draft year process ".
For nth time draft decisions are heavily based on upside potential ( not who is best ), while free agent undrafted recruits are based almost only on "finished product level (almost no upside factor).

Obviously there are exceptions to the norm, but this is the general rational on draft decisions as opposed to free agent recruits .
As Kai is already undrafted, his.age relative to his upside is irrelevant for a call up. NbA teams who decide to sign Kai after going undrafted or past his draft year, or much more in 2024 or 2025 are after his immediate impact contribution (no longer his upside )
This issue isn't actually debatable, but is actually common knowledge or a common school of thought.

Read your post I quoted. You specifically mentioned two way in the parenthesis.

Harder to get in is a given. Para ka lang nyan tumataya sa liyamado sa ginagawa mo. Lol Making a fuss and a debate off it while being on a side one could easily argue for. But when you play God and declare with conviction Kai getting a full contract isn’t plausible, that’s you declaring you know better than the actual people that makes the call. Saying Kai would need to through the proverbial eye of the needle is acceptable, though of course refutable. For you to outright say it isn’t plausible, that’s just you being so sure of yourself.

 

[NOiNU2]

And just to make things clear, I was referring to your claim a few pages back, not this recent exchange with coach cj. Just saying statements like that make you come as arrogant. Anyways, Merry Christmas na lang sa inyong lahat.

 

[DAdmiral2]

Not Plausible does not mean impossible.
Any plausibility is another word for probability , any absolutely there actually is historical records on probability. And absolutely more players secure initial roster contracts via the draft every year over entering the NBA via free agents.
Citing probability or common pathway entries to correct false premise (CJ stated since many 2nd round picks don't secure contracts right away, but there are more who ) enter the NBA as an undrafted FA )this is incorrect based on history records.

 

[NOiNU2]

Not Plausible does not mean impossible.
Any plausibility is another word for probability , any absolutely there actually is historical records on probability. And absolutely more players secure initial roster contracts via the draft every year over entering the NBA via free agents.
Citing probability or common pathway entries to correct false premise (CJ stated since many 2nd round picks don't secure contracts right away, there ar more who ) enter the NBA as an undrafted FA ) this is incorrect based on history records

Not plausible is indeed synonymous to not probable AND not possible (impossible). Consult a thesaurus if you don’t believe me. Don’t go stretching things again just to save face.

 

[KoolAid2]

The influx of Fil-Central/South American basketball talents is a very welcome sight, especially if they're US born and bred/developed. Aside from the physical attributes (height and length due to Spanish/mestizo ancestry) fit for high-level basketball, they're not far off from us culture-wise. I think it would not be really hard for them to assimilate once they choose to stay in the PHL for pro basketball opportunities.

I have read somewhere that Latinos are pretty short (especially the Central ones with large indigenous populations). The taller ones are probably in South America with large black & white population (Brazil/Argentina)

 

[KoolAid2]

Thank the heavens it's just Canaleta developing their bigs. He'll probably teach them on how to be passive and waste their God given talents and just show up every few games. He'll also show them how to win dunk contests which nobody cares about.

To be fair for KG, he lacked the quickness and strength to blow by defenders. He just jumped high and that's it.

 

[magic_chiongson2]

Thank the heavens it's just Canaleta developing their bigs. He'll probably teach them on how to be passive and waste their God given talents and just show up every few games. He'll also show them how to win dunk contests which nobody cares about.

what are you talking about!?? canaleta's BBIQ is off the roof.... on the ground

 

[jasper2222]

Just finished watching Unrivaled Ep 3. I didn't know Kai was playing injured after FIBA.

I think Randall was portrayed too villainous, but if all those reports are true even before their NBA preseason leg, then he was the reason that Adelaide wasn't working on all gears. Not Kai, like many people here implied. Internal problems can wreck a championship-level team, ask Golden State and Phoenix.

I already mentioned before that CJ didn't have Kai in his plans at the start of the season and it was confirmed. I guess I should thank the Phoenix Suns for having Ayton and Landale to match up with Kai.

What wasn't mentioned here was Craig's apparent problem with Kai. It's info from vloggers, but when it comes to gossip they are the source to have. There's been multiple reports of Craig not really liking Kai. I'm glad our boy had the maturity to never act on it or even mention it at all. That toxic behavior will only lessen his chance to get signed to the NBA.

Anyway, Merry Christmas to IBN!

 

[ArAg0n2]

The Best Change in Kai for me last 3 games is that

"Kapal Ng Mukha". (I can't find an accurate English term)

I mean he is more aggressive and he is more decided on what will he do.

In Coach CJ system, I think you need to have that mentality to thrive in.

You mean "confidence".

 

[Tuck2]

We need to quit the notion that just because you can jump high doesn’t mean you are athletic.

Beal is probably more athletic than Lavine. Hayward is more athletic than Conaughton having low hips and can stop on a dime and be quick plus have body control .

Kobe is the same as KG tbh