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greenarcher2
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Probably close to what Balkman got.
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Jay P. Mercado2
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$65k a month? Loosely translated, that's around $780k a year, or slightly above the NBA minimum salary of $762k for a player with at least a year of league experience.
Add the perks and bonuses that go with the contract, Sims seemed to have hit the jackpot with this deal...
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Jay P. Mercado2
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Noli Eala just confirmed that Henry Sims is on his way to Manila and should be arriving tomorrow morning (I assume via PAL flight PR 102 from LAX), PAL being RSA's baby.
Which means he has time to rest and recuperate and prepare himself for a day's worth of practice with the Boosters on Thursday in preparation for their crucial match against the Meralco Bolts.
Which means he has time to rest and recuperate and prepare himself for a day's worth of practice with the Boosters on Thursday in preparation for their crucial match against the Meralco Bolts.
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JezzaTG2
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Wasn't his name bandied about even before this conference started? I heard his asking price was way way way above even Balkman's. How the hell can Barako shoulder the tab? hmmmm
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greenarcher2
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I would love to see DJ Mbenga play here.
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zuma1692
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yup it seems he is headed manila.. noli also confirmed.. thanks.. good catch for petron.. now let's see how the team responds.. legit bigman..
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greenarcher2
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How will the entry of Sims affect Fajardo? Fajardo right now is not getting enough touches already, what more when Sims joins their team?
I want to see Petron play both of them the same time so we can see a glimpse of Douthit and Fajardo together.
I want to see Petron play both of them the same time so we can see a glimpse of Douthit and Fajardo together.
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Jordan Bruiseter2
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Wasn't his name bandied about even before this conference started? I heard his asking price was way way way above even Balkman's. How the hell can Barako shoulder the tab? hmmmm
I believe the difference is the number of games left now to play in the conference...
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yapster2
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Mbenga not yet in town, but will be tonight.
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silverwing2
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I think its late for Barako to change import and before i read that one of Mbenga demands is to be playing in a championship caliber team.
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engwan2
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Anybody know what he's doing here?
Is he going to play in this conference? If so, which import will be replaced?
EDIT: I guess it's confirmed. Barako getting Mbenga
http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketbal...-coup-with-acquisition-of-former-laker-mbenga
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all_about2
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Barako has 3 more games left on their schedule. Now they have to win those all 3 for a chance to play in the playoffs. One lose would mean the end for them this conference.
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engwan2
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Not really. I don't understand why the commentators are saying they need to sweep their last 3 games. They are just one game behind Air21 and SanMig Coffee. And 1.5 games behind TNT, Meralco and Ginebra.
Though if they sweep their last 3 games, they are assured of at least a playoff for 8th place. They will be 7-7 then, and Air21 (5-6) will go against SMC (5-6) on April 10 so one of them will have at least 7 losses.
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Jordan Bruiseter2
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For entertainment's sake, Chiqui Reyes should cover Barako's next games with their mew import..."MBENGA!"
Can't wait for April 12, where we will likely see Beau Mbenga go up against DJ Belga...
...I need my coffee
Can't wait for April 12, where we will likely see Beau Mbenga go up against DJ Belga...
...I need my coffee
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Silent Killer2
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http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketbal...le-deal-with-barako-bull#.UVvPpeBJ--Y.twitter
Its not about the contract says Mbenga as he agrees to reasonable deal with Barako Bull
DJ Mbenga said it was the chance to get a taste of Philippine basketball - and not about anything else - that convinced him to accept the chance to play for Barako Bull in the PBA.
“They told me about a local Philippine team (which) needs somebody like me. The challenge is there, and told me what I can expect. I saw it as a challenge, man, so I came here, to give my best and just play and enjoy basketball … and make something happen (for Barako Bull)," Mbenga said.
The 32-year-old Congolese-Belgian arrived on Tuesday afternoon and immediately buckled down to work in a closed-door conditioning session, sweating it out for one hour under the watchful eyes of Barako Bull coach Bong Ramos and consultant Rajko Toroman.
Here's the video of Mbenga's first practice session with Barako Bull.
There were reports that the seven-footer has not played competitively for the past six months but Mbenga was quick to dispel fears he is way off his game shape, assuring that he will be in tip-top condition when he makes his debut against Petron on Sunday.
“I am professional, I know what to do to get myself back in shape,” Mbenga guaranteed.
Mbenga said even the hot weather doesn't pose a problem for him, saying: "“I am sweating a lot, (but) I am an African, so you should know I’m used to this climate."
Three other teams - Alaska, Barangay Ginebra, and Globlaport - had tried but failed to sign the eight-year NBA veteran for the Commissioner's Cup reportedly because of his steep asking price, but Mbenga insisted he chose Barako Bull not because of the contract it offered.
“I chose Barako Bull because it has a challenge, they need to make the playoffs, so that’s something I want to do. And it came across like I want to go somewhere, just to play. It’s not about the contract. It’s about playing and enjoying basketball and make something happen," he said.
Even Energy Cola team manager Raffy Casyao bared to Spin.ph that the George Chua-owned franchise signed Mbenga to a "reasonable deal" after about a week of negotiations with Mbenga’s handlers.
Casyao bared it was the European agent of the two-time NBA champion cager that initiated the negotiations.
“Actually, I contacted our import agent, kasi we wanted to address our skid, six-game losing streak na eh,” said Casyao. “When we heard his name, our ‘thought bulb’ suddenly flashed."
"And then all of a sudden, we were already agreeing on a very reasonable deal,” he added.
Follow the writer on Twitter: @snowbadua
Its not about the contract says Mbenga as he agrees to reasonable deal with Barako Bull
DJ Mbenga said it was the chance to get a taste of Philippine basketball - and not about anything else - that convinced him to accept the chance to play for Barako Bull in the PBA.
“They told me about a local Philippine team (which) needs somebody like me. The challenge is there, and told me what I can expect. I saw it as a challenge, man, so I came here, to give my best and just play and enjoy basketball … and make something happen (for Barako Bull)," Mbenga said.
The 32-year-old Congolese-Belgian arrived on Tuesday afternoon and immediately buckled down to work in a closed-door conditioning session, sweating it out for one hour under the watchful eyes of Barako Bull coach Bong Ramos and consultant Rajko Toroman.
Here's the video of Mbenga's first practice session with Barako Bull.
There were reports that the seven-footer has not played competitively for the past six months but Mbenga was quick to dispel fears he is way off his game shape, assuring that he will be in tip-top condition when he makes his debut against Petron on Sunday.
“I am professional, I know what to do to get myself back in shape,” Mbenga guaranteed.
Mbenga said even the hot weather doesn't pose a problem for him, saying: "“I am sweating a lot, (but) I am an African, so you should know I’m used to this climate."
Three other teams - Alaska, Barangay Ginebra, and Globlaport - had tried but failed to sign the eight-year NBA veteran for the Commissioner's Cup reportedly because of his steep asking price, but Mbenga insisted he chose Barako Bull not because of the contract it offered.
“I chose Barako Bull because it has a challenge, they need to make the playoffs, so that’s something I want to do. And it came across like I want to go somewhere, just to play. It’s not about the contract. It’s about playing and enjoying basketball and make something happen," he said.
Even Energy Cola team manager Raffy Casyao bared to Spin.ph that the George Chua-owned franchise signed Mbenga to a "reasonable deal" after about a week of negotiations with Mbenga’s handlers.
Casyao bared it was the European agent of the two-time NBA champion cager that initiated the negotiations.
“Actually, I contacted our import agent, kasi we wanted to address our skid, six-game losing streak na eh,” said Casyao. “When we heard his name, our ‘thought bulb’ suddenly flashed."
"And then all of a sudden, we were already agreeing on a very reasonable deal,” he added.
Follow the writer on Twitter: @snowbadua
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Silent Killer2
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http://pba.inquirer.net/23049/mga-nilulutong-rigodon
MGA NILULUTONG RIGODON
By SNOW BADUA
3:50 pm | Sunday, April 14th, 2013
Habang palapit na ang pagsasara ng Commissioner’s cup, hindi maiaalis na karamihan sa mga teams, lalo na yung mga hindi pinalad na magpunyagi, ay nagpaplano na para sa susunod na kumperensya.
At natural lamang sa lahat ng koponan, kahit anong sport pa yan, na sumuling sa pakikipagpalitan ng tao (o pyesa) bilang unang hakbang sa asam na pagpapalakas ng kampanya.
Dahil sa August 14 pa ang opening ng next Governors’ Cup, siguradong sasamantalahin ng iba’t ibang teams ang trading block para makapag regroup.
Syempre nga naman, mas mahaba ang magiging preparasyon at panahon para magkakilanlan ang kanilang mga manlalaro.
Sa ngayon ay may isang team na aming natunugan dito sa FrostByte ang umano’y busy nang bumabalangkas ng kanilang plano.
Katunayan, may iniispatan na umano ang koponan na ito na dalawang prospects bilang import.
At dahil sa susunod na linggo pa magpupulong ang kanilang management, hayaan niyo munang itago natin kung aling team ito.
Sa ganitong paraan, mas mailalahad ko sa inyo ang binubuo nilang plano. Saka minsan mas exciting yung napapaisip ka di ba?
Ayon sa aming kuliglig, parehong balik-import ang inaasinta ng team na ito. Dahil magiging obvious, isa lang ang papangalanan ko muna. Si Nate Brumfield (dating sa Barangay Ginebra) at yung isa nakasama nila noong 2012 Commissioner’s Cup.
Player swap? Syempre, meron sila niyan.
Sa ngayon ay inaalok umano ang team na ito ng isang nangangapuhap rin na koponan ng one-on-one trade.
Maaring involved dito ay isang streak shooting rookie na matangkad pero lumalaro ng dos at tres, at ang kapalit ay isang big man na dating JRU Heavy Bomber.
Sa ngayon ay mukhang wala pang interes ang nililigawang team, dahil may inaasinta silang dalawang marquee big men mula sa dalawang higanteng koponan na kanilang kinakausap ngayon.
Bale, dalawang pares pa ng trade negotiation ang pinagdaraanan ng aligagang team na ito na ang may-ari ay talagang tanyag sa pagiging sanay sa panalo.
Ang unang transaksyon na inaareglo ay para di umano sa kanilang high scoring guard na lumalaro sa national team.
Kausap ang isang koponang salat ngayon sa isang go-to-guy kapag crunch time, sinasabing willing na nilang pakawalan ang magilas na star kapalit ng dalawang players – isang warrior na mataas lumipad at isang mamamana.
Ang ikalawang trade na pilit isinasakatuparan ng grupong ito ay ang pagkuha sa big man na dati nang napabalitang papunta na sa kanila kasama ang isang high scoring guard na injured rin ngayon.
trans: Gary david
James Sena
KG canaleta
Sol Mercado
Are the players involve in this trade scenario
MGA NILULUTONG RIGODON
By SNOW BADUA
3:50 pm | Sunday, April 14th, 2013
Habang palapit na ang pagsasara ng Commissioner’s cup, hindi maiaalis na karamihan sa mga teams, lalo na yung mga hindi pinalad na magpunyagi, ay nagpaplano na para sa susunod na kumperensya.
At natural lamang sa lahat ng koponan, kahit anong sport pa yan, na sumuling sa pakikipagpalitan ng tao (o pyesa) bilang unang hakbang sa asam na pagpapalakas ng kampanya.
Dahil sa August 14 pa ang opening ng next Governors’ Cup, siguradong sasamantalahin ng iba’t ibang teams ang trading block para makapag regroup.
Syempre nga naman, mas mahaba ang magiging preparasyon at panahon para magkakilanlan ang kanilang mga manlalaro.
Sa ngayon ay may isang team na aming natunugan dito sa FrostByte ang umano’y busy nang bumabalangkas ng kanilang plano.
Katunayan, may iniispatan na umano ang koponan na ito na dalawang prospects bilang import.
At dahil sa susunod na linggo pa magpupulong ang kanilang management, hayaan niyo munang itago natin kung aling team ito.
Sa ganitong paraan, mas mailalahad ko sa inyo ang binubuo nilang plano. Saka minsan mas exciting yung napapaisip ka di ba?
Ayon sa aming kuliglig, parehong balik-import ang inaasinta ng team na ito. Dahil magiging obvious, isa lang ang papangalanan ko muna. Si Nate Brumfield (dating sa Barangay Ginebra) at yung isa nakasama nila noong 2012 Commissioner’s Cup.
Player swap? Syempre, meron sila niyan.
Sa ngayon ay inaalok umano ang team na ito ng isang nangangapuhap rin na koponan ng one-on-one trade.
Maaring involved dito ay isang streak shooting rookie na matangkad pero lumalaro ng dos at tres, at ang kapalit ay isang big man na dating JRU Heavy Bomber.
Sa ngayon ay mukhang wala pang interes ang nililigawang team, dahil may inaasinta silang dalawang marquee big men mula sa dalawang higanteng koponan na kanilang kinakausap ngayon.
Bale, dalawang pares pa ng trade negotiation ang pinagdaraanan ng aligagang team na ito na ang may-ari ay talagang tanyag sa pagiging sanay sa panalo.
Ang unang transaksyon na inaareglo ay para di umano sa kanilang high scoring guard na lumalaro sa national team.
Kausap ang isang koponang salat ngayon sa isang go-to-guy kapag crunch time, sinasabing willing na nilang pakawalan ang magilas na star kapalit ng dalawang players – isang warrior na mataas lumipad at isang mamamana.
Ang ikalawang trade na pilit isinasakatuparan ng grupong ito ay ang pagkuha sa big man na dati nang napabalitang papunta na sa kanila kasama ang isang high scoring guard na injured rin ngayon.
trans: Gary david
James Sena
KG canaleta
Sol Mercado
Are the players involve in this trade scenario
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13wowowee2
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shooting rookie na matangkad pero lumalaro ng dos at tres, at ang kapalit ay isang big man na dating JRU Heavy Bomber.
-deutchman to air21, sena to global port?
Kausap ang isang koponang salat ngayon sa isang go-to-guy kapag crunch time, sinasabing willing na nilang pakawalan ang magilas na star kapalit ng dalawang players – isang warrior na mataas lumipad at isang mamamana.
gary david -- e.espiritu and mamaril? o kg canaleta and arboleda kc mama' na
Ang ikalawang trade na pilit isinasakatuparan ng grupong ito ay ang pagkuha sa big man na dati nang napabalitang papunta na sa kanila kasama ang isang high scoring guard na injured rin ngayon.
japeth and sol papunta san?
-deutchman to air21, sena to global port?
Kausap ang isang koponang salat ngayon sa isang go-to-guy kapag crunch time, sinasabing willing na nilang pakawalan ang magilas na star kapalit ng dalawang players – isang warrior na mataas lumipad at isang mamamana.
gary david -- e.espiritu and mamaril? o kg canaleta and arboleda kc mama' na
Ang ikalawang trade na pilit isinasakatuparan ng grupong ito ay ang pagkuha sa big man na dati nang napabalitang papunta na sa kanila kasama ang isang high scoring guard na injured rin ngayon.
japeth and sol papunta san?
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el scorcho2
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mamamana - tagalog for archer
shooting rookie na matangkad pero lumalaro ng dos at tres, at ang kapalit ay isang big man na dating JRU Heavy Bomber.
-deutchman to air21, sena to global port?
Kausap ang isang koponang salat ngayon sa isang go-to-guy kapag crunch time, sinasabing willing na nilang pakawalan ang magilas na star kapalit ng dalawang players – isang warrior na mataas lumipad at isang mamamana.
gary david -- e.espiritu and mamaril? o kg canaleta and arboleda kc mama' na
Ang ikalawang trade na pilit isinasakatuparan ng grupong ito ay ang pagkuha sa big man na dati nang napabalitang papunta na sa kanila kasama ang isang high scoring guard na injured rin ngayon.
japeth and sol papunta san?
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Epithetless2
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isang streak shooting rookie na matangkad pero lumalaro ng dos at tres, at ang kapalit ay isang big man na dating JRU Heavy Bomber.
-Deutschman for James Sena
high scoring guard na lumalaro sa national team... kapalit ng dalawang players – isang warrior na mataas lumipad at isang mamamana.
-David for Canaleta and Ritualo (or Atkins? probably not Cortez)
Ang ikalawang trade na pilit isinasakatuparan ng grupong ito ay ang pagkuha sa big man na dati nang napabalitang papunta na sa kanila kasama ang isang high scoring guard na injured rin ngayon.
- I think this a reference to the botched fourway bigman swap earlier this year, around the time they acquired Sol, that would have sent JayR Reyes to GlobalPort (Jap to BGK, Rabeh to TNT & Kerby to Meralco), so it seems GlobalPort is eager to reunite Reyes with former teammate Sol (injured scorer).
-Deutschman for James Sena
high scoring guard na lumalaro sa national team... kapalit ng dalawang players – isang warrior na mataas lumipad at isang mamamana.
-David for Canaleta and Ritualo (or Atkins? probably not Cortez)
Ang ikalawang trade na pilit isinasakatuparan ng grupong ito ay ang pagkuha sa big man na dati nang napabalitang papunta na sa kanila kasama ang isang high scoring guard na injured rin ngayon.
- I think this a reference to the botched fourway bigman swap earlier this year, around the time they acquired Sol, that would have sent JayR Reyes to GlobalPort (Jap to BGK, Rabeh to TNT & Kerby to Meralco), so it seems GlobalPort is eager to reunite Reyes with former teammate Sol (injured scorer).
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yapster2
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Remember what I said earlier about the game between Barako and Ginebra and some players doing job for Ginebra. Well, Urbiztondo goes to Ginbra. Thank you.