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Joe Yabuki2
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Schonny just torched Scotty, honestly feels like Cone hasnt learned much from his mistakes vs the TNT series, RJ was playing well but is taken out on the crucial minutes.
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Rds2
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Converge is making a habit of giving up double digit deficits and winning at the end. This game it was Stockton who started the comeback from a 17 pt deficit. Arana also scored in the paint. When Stockton sat it was Schonny Winston's turn to start and single man run. He scored 11 pts in the 4th quarter 9 pts straight. Heading did not do much in this game. But that's why arguably having the best guard combo in the PBA comes to play. The other two guys made up for it. GSM is no slouch in the guard department but somehow they were outplayed. Only Ahanmisi really played well. Thompson disappeared in the 4th and Holt was absent the whole game.
Balti was again not felt much on offense. He doesn't have the strength or explosiveness to be decisive in the paint. He played decent defense on Brownlee. But he needs to develop his offensive game. I don't think patterning his game on Lakay will help. With his frame he is a good switchable defender. He loses that if he bulks up like Arana to play in the paint.
Balti was again not felt much on offense. He doesn't have the strength or explosiveness to be decisive in the paint. He played decent defense on Brownlee. But he needs to develop his offensive game. I don't think patterning his game on Lakay will help. With his frame he is a good switchable defender. He loses that if he bulks up like Arana to play in the paint.
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Joe Yabuki2
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Charles is there so hopefully Balti will learn whats best for him, though the looming news of Pineda as HC will not be good for his development
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JAMSKIE2
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That is why I think Converge owns the best backcourt trio in the PBA at present. The rotation of Stockton, Winston & Heading is just awesome. It's a luxury that any other PBA team can only dream of. I guess the 3 have been playing harmoniously so far. No discord, disgruntlement or jealousy it seems. Hope they continue to play like that.
I feel "panghihinayang" for Stockton that he isn't FIBA eligible. He would have been the perfect point guard backup for Iskati Thompson in Gilas. I think Stockton has already reached his prime. With some experience playing in the high level, he will get better.
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hmbopbaduwap2
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QMB watching the SMB-Easteran game.
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IPC2
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Looks like SMB are defending better under Austria.
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Joe Yabuki2
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worst kept secret in PH basket, QMB is SMC(ginebra) bound
Sikatrix2
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Ginebra cant take everyone but it would be smart to go the best coach in the Philippines today.
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FilWelsh2
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there should be a rule that the 1st four draft picks overall should stay in the team that drafted them for at least 3 years.
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Joe Yabuki2
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generally yes I do agree that parity should still be exercised within the league but I have given up on that and is now encouraging any actions that will benefit Gilas ie QMB going to Cone instead of the hapless Terrafirma. PBA is just an avenue for GIlas to me these days.
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JAMSKIE2
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I think there used to be a rule like that in the PBA some years ago. But cguro na realize ng mga taga SMC (& maybe MVP group) that such rule strongly prevents them from doing what they want. Na notice nalang natin such rule isn't implemented anymore.
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JAMSKIE2
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If QMB is indeed FIBA eligible as he claims, then I won't mind him going to an SMC team. But if it turns out he's not FIBA eligible, then I would want him to go to teams like Phoenix, Converge or NLEX.
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lurklurk2
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Even if he isnt fiba-eligible right now, isnt there still a chance to get an excemption in the future? When that time comes, his tenure in Cone's system will make the transition smoother.
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Giannis34GOD2
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But for the sake of parity, make it atleast almost a balance trade.. karma hitting back everyone else.. don't be enabler of bad system.. QMB for a starter (either Malonzo or Japeth) should be the trade suggestion... Unfair for other teams who are playing fair, especially Converge and ROS...
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Giannis34GOD2
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So far, this conference is likely the most balanced field for the last 10-12 years.. Converge and ROS starting to rise again, Northport proving everyone that they are legit (for now), Eastern is a quality guest team, and we all know SMC and MVP teams always been competitive every conference...
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JAMSKIE2
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Only Terrafirma remains the eye-sore of all time. Phoenix may be struggling this season by I think it is just tanking for a good position in next year's rookie draft. I think Phoenix is doing what Converge did last season - tanking.
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JAMSKIE2
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What, Japeth for QMB a fair trade? Susmaryusep!!!!!!!!
Everytime an SMC team is involved in a trade with either Terrafirma or Northport, I already concede that it won't be a fair trade. But I always hope na hindi naman ganoon ka lopsided yung trade. Wag naman sana na yung isang superstar caliber player ay makukuha ng San Miguel while giving up a benchwarmer or a certain player na laos na na halos wala nang value.
Its like an imported spam being barttered for a 555 Sardines.
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Giannis34GOD2
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True... Just like the Cstand trade (w/Pringle and Nonoy) for Holt, Abbarientos and Go... Ganyan dapat... Level the trade value... Or Oftana - Rosario trade... But if DJ Fenner joins the draft, Is QMB still the top pick? Having Fenner is like you have already a taller version of Mikey Williams...
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Giannis34GOD2
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Some goes to Blackwater.. nothing against King.. he is a very good import, especially for Govs cup, and I want him to be back with Blackwater.. but they lose already Troy and they are a small team.. they should have got taller imports to match up against taller imports of other teams... What they did is a very obvious move for tanking purposes w/o any notice by many...