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Filipino Players in Foreign Leagues

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My 2 cents: no matter which way you look at this, EWP is just not prioritizing kai’s gilas commitments. The same commitment he gave during the roundtable presscon organized by EWP to recover from the bad pr kai’s camp got due to the failed ignite stint.

This issue is no longer about the correct path for kai’s development, but about honoring his word.
 
lurklurk said:
My 2 cents: no matter which way you look at this, EWP is just not prioritizing kai’s gilas commitments. The same commitment he gave during the roundtable presscon organized by EWP to recover from the bad pr kai’s camp got due to the failed ignite stint.

This issue is no longer about the correct path for kai’s development, but about honoring his word.
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Although it isn't final yet, had it been any other player who refused to play for GILAS for absurd alibi, they would likely been given the Ray Parks, Super Ubo, Barney treatment. I'm not big on forcing players to play especially Kai who needs to focus in raising his stock but that statement is just ridiculous.
 
interxavierxxx said:
It's not like we're expecting him to be the focal point on offense. Kai did not join the pool from its foundation in 2020. Whether or not he has 3 weeks of practice is irrelevant, the point is that he is new to Tab's system and will need more time to fully acclimate himself. Guys like Dwight, Ange, and Matt have been there from the start so they will be the main cogs.

I think people here are expecting too much from a kid who hasn't played competitive ball for more than a year.
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Brad, Kai having 3 weeks of training with Gilas is still significantly better than Kai having 7 days of training with Gilas. Of course that 3-week training with Gilas won't put Kai in the same level of familiarity with coach Tab's system as the current & former Ateneo guys at Gilas like Dwight Ramos, Will Navarro, Matt Nieto, Isaac Go, or Kouame. But having a longer training with Gilas would make Kai better assimilated with coach Tab's system as well as bond better with his Gilas teammates.

Even if don't expect Kai to be the focal point of our offense, still better assimilation of Gilas system is crucial.
There are a lot of aspects in the game aside from scoring or offense. Things like defense & rebounding require familiarity, teamwork & coordination which are not developed overnight.

As I've said in my previous posts, its a long process as far as Kai's assimilation with Gilas system & given Kai's situation in which he is training in the US & would be playing pro basketball in Australia, coach Tab, the SBP & Kai's handlers must be innovative & creative on how to arrange things to syncronize Kai's stint with Gilas while still be able to honor his other commitments, in particular his stint with the Adelaide 36ers in Australia' NBL. Of course, its not easy.

Lets face it, Kai can't train with Gilas in the same way as fellow Gilas teammates Justine Baltazar, Javi GDL, Isaac Go, Will Navarro do becoz Kai has overseas commitment.

I'm thinking of Kai able to train with Gilas for about 2 weeks in each window of the 2023 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers. Then during the NBL off season, Kai can train with Gilas for about 2 months full time. With this set-up, I think prior to the 2023 FIBA World Cup tournamet proper, Kai would already be well assimilated with coach Tab's system & would already have established enough chemistry with his other Gilas teammates.
 
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at this point ewp is acting up like a pba team. kai's training aside, the way they handled him is a debacle. the saving grace is nbl signing. i would say those europe offers would put him much closer to his nba dream, not ewp.
 
Preparing to play for a pro team(Adelaide) versus preparing to play for your national team. NBA dreams versus playing for Gilas Pilipinas. If Kai will play for Gilas this June up to August, wag sana ma AJ Edu..
 
tomcat said:
Preparing to play for a pro team(Adelaide) versus preparing to play for your national team. NBA dreams versus playing for Gilas Pilipinas. If Kai will play for Gilas this June up to August, wag sana ma AJ Edu..
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injuries can happen anytime. if you want to preserve him for his nbl team, then he then should also stop doing training as injury can also happen in training. while as well change his sport to chess
 
PeeZones said:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/350191315388095/permalink/1041154786291741/

It seems Kai is about to end his miami training. I reviewed EWP statements and they stated that Gilas June schedule isnt part of Kai's calendar.

I dont think it is easy for Kai to arrange his schedule and his families schedule.

I think Kai will most likely attend at least one Gilas event.
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again why keep dragging his family into his schedule. he will be a pro player yet you keep insisting his schedule or commitments must include family?
 
JAMSKIE said:
Brad, Kai having 3 weeks of training with Gilas is still significantly better than Kai having 7 days of training with Gilas. Of course that 3-week training with Gilas won't put Kai in the same level of familiarity with coach Tab's system as the current & former Ateneo guys at Gilas like Dwight Ramos, Will Navarro, Matt Nieto, Isaac Go, or Kouame. But having a longer training with Gilas would make Kai better assimilated with coach Tab's system as well as bond better with his Gilas teammates.

Even if don't expect Kai to be the focal point of our offense, still better assimilation of Gilas system is crucial.
There are a lot of aspects in the game aside from scoring or offense. Things like defense & rebounding require familiarity, teamwork & coordination which are not developed overnight.

As I've said in my previous posts, its a long process as far as Kai's assimilation with Gilas system & given Kai's situation in which he is training in the US & would be playing pro basketball in Australia, coach Tab, the SBP & Kai's handlers must be innovative & creative on how to arrange things to syncronize Kai's stint with Gilas while still be able to honor his other commitments, in particular his stint with the Adelaide 36ers in Australia' NBL. Of course, its not easy.

Lets face it, Kai can't train with Gilas in the same way as fellow Gilas teammates Justine Baltazar, Javi GDL, Isaac Go, Will Navarro do becoz Kai has overseas commitment.

I'm thinking of Kai able to train with Gilas for about 2 weeks in each window of the 2023 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers. Then during the NBL off season, Kai can train with Gilas for about 2 months full time. With this set-up, I think prior to the 2023 FIBA World Cup tournamet proper, Kai would already be well assimilated with coach Tab's system & would already have established enough chemistry with his other Gilas teammates.
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Kai, for now, is not an integral part of the Gilas campaign during the summer.

I'm honestly fed up of the "atras-abante" reports of him joining the team or not.

It's very clear hindi sya fully committed sa programa. Look, if Gilas is really his priority, why would he join EWP and then get over here at the last minute?

Kai is a rotational big for Gilas. That's about it. If he doesn't join us for the June window, then I hope he at least makes it for either the OQT or Asia Cup.

Ange is our primary big man up to the Asia Cup 2021. 5alas.
 
interxavierxxx said:
Kai, for now, is not an integral part of the Gilas campaign during the summer.

I'm honestly fed up of the "atras-abante" reports of him joining the team or not.

It's very clear hindi sya fully committed sa programa. Look, if Gilas is really his priority, why would he join EWP and then get over here at the last minute?

Kai is a rotational big for Gilas. That's about it. If he doesn't join us for the June window, then I hope he at least makes it for either the OQT or Asia Cup.

Ange is our primary big man up to the Asia Cup 2021. 5alas.
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ngayon pa lang di pa sya full pledged pro, pahirapan na papuntahin ng training ano pa asahan natin in the future? he should think about changing his agent.
 
Tbh I'm getting mad at whoever is handling Kai atm. Nothing will happen if you don't send our boy out for some experience.
 
balong said:
again why keep dragging his family into his schedule. he will be a pro player yet you keep insisting his schedule or commitments must include family?
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Because that is one of the main factor for all his decisions. Your just here ranting but you dont even contribute on arranging the schedule of the family. Do you think it is easy Kai's mother to be alone with two kids and without nannies?lol will ervin leave 3 of his family during these time of covid? Who will do the groceries etc? Isip din di puro basketball. Are you even married or do you have kids?

It is very difficult these days. Kung wala lang sanang covid pwede naman yan umuwi sila lahat if ever walang affected na classes but what if Erin and timmy are having classes in the US? Will you transfer them?
 
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PeeZones said:
Because that is one of the main factor for all his decisions. Your just here ranting but you dont even contribute on arranging the schedule of the family. Do you think it is easy Kai's mother to be alone with two kids and with nannies?lol will ervin leave 3 of his family during these time of covid? Who will do the groceries etc? Isip din di puro basketball. Are you even married or do you have kids?

It is very difficult these days. Kung wala lang sanang covid pwede naman yan umuwi sila lahat if ever walang affected na classes but what if Erin and timmy are having classes in the US? Will you transfer them?
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ganun ba? when he joined ignite in california did he tow his family with him? hindi. hirap sayo pabibo ka, you can even show proof to your chismis
 
Kawawa naman yung ermats ni kai sotto, alone with 2 kids and nannies? Heheh just kidding
 
balong said:
ganun ba? when he joined ignite in california did he tow his family with him? hindi. hirap sayo pabibo ka, you can even show proof to your chismis
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Ikaw puro ka lang naman demand wala ka naman din nacontribute nuod ka ng documentary about japeth and his US stint kung gaano kahirap sa pamilya magadjust para lang tulungan si JA sa nba dream niya. Problema sa mga tao puro lang reklamo.

Are you comparing his gleague stint? it is just one country and 5 hour flight from Cali to Miami. It is the same country and same protocols. It was also shorter than this supposed gilas congested schedule. Gleague was december then break then feb to March. This gilas would be May to august then diretso NBL. Will you let Kai travel alone if you are Ervin?

@lurk it was typo without nannies. You dont see pics of them having nannies in the US.
 
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