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Philippines Cadet/Developmental Team

Won't make much of a difference. Malaysia, for all its touted height, couldn't even beat Mapúa in a pocket tournament in Cebu. Losing Parks is a bit of a downer, but Belo and Ferrer should be more than ready to step up.
 
TrueBluePinoy said:
Too bad it didn't include the emojis. Lol

This version of the cadets will doubly rely on its pressing game.
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I agree. The backcourt will force a lot of turnovers. And the bigs are also built to run.

Pero sayang. This would've been one of the tallest SEA Games teams we would've sent if Van Opstal was in the roster. Instead, we get one more guard and another combo forward.
 
There was a report that Parks will not be join our national team for SEA games to pursue his NBA dreams. Good luck to him and may God help him achieve his dreams for our countries pride.
 
yogaflame said:
There was a report that Parks will not be join our national team for SEA games to pursue his NBA dreams. Good luck to him and may God help him achieve his dreams for our countries pride.
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Lets hope warriors pick him so that he can get some shooting tips from kerr and steph curry..
 
Silent Killer said:
Lets hope warriors pick him so that he can get some shooting tips from kerr and steph curry..
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Is he really good enough to play in the NBA? I really hope he can play there. It's depressing seeing someone not achieve his dreams.
 
Silent Killer said:
Lets hope warriors pick him so that he can get some shooting tips from kerr and steph curry..
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Isn't former Philippine national team player Chip Engelland serving as Golden State Warriors' shooting coach(pirated by Steve Kerr from Spurs)? :confused:
Rayray Parks would definitely improve if given the chance! But looking at TnT's import last season(roy of NBA dleague) and Ginebra's import OJ, Parks would have a hard time making it in the nba. He didnt improve much in years while under NU. He used to ball it against the likes of Anthony Davis in some addidas(?) camp years ago.. look at the difference in their level now. Plus, he isn't that strong, isn't that quick, his shooting is not impressive, not too athletic by non-Filipino standards, can he even play as a point guard at a higher level? But if he somehow makes it, it will really give him a bigger chance to improve his game which will be good for our national team(that is if he is really interested in playing for us).
 
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Question , why is Parks not even in the NBA D- league? you would think if his goal is to make it into the NBA he would at least try to make an NBA d- league team, (his chances of getting an NBA call up are much better playing in the NBA d- league compared to the PBA d- league) , now if his excuse is money, really ? the PBA d- league is huge upgrade to the peanuts one earns in the NBA d-league? plus it;s not like he loses endorsemnts if he played in the NBA d-league. If Parks dosen't even make the an NBA summer league roster , you can count his US trip , venture as a waste of time and money
 
analyzed said:
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Question , why is Parks not even in the NBA D- league? you would think if his goal is to make it into the NBA he would at least try to make an NBA d- league team, (his chances of getting an NBA call up are much better playing in the NBA d- league compared to the PBA d- league) , now if his excuse is money, really ? the PBA d- league is huge upgrade to the peanuts one earns in the NBA d-league? plus it;s not like he loses endorsemnts if he played in the NBA d-league. If Parks dosen't even make the an NBA summer league roster , you can count his US trip , venture as a waste of time and money
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Yes like Japeth its a waste of time.

But if I'm in Ray Ray shoes I will do the same.

Atleast I try.
 
analyzed said:
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Question , why is Parks not even in the NBA D- league? you would think if his goal is to make it into the NBA he would at least try to make an NBA d- league team, (his chances of getting an NBA call up are much better playing in the NBA d- league compared to the PBA d- league) , now if his excuse is money, really ? the PBA d- league is huge upgrade to the peanuts one earns in the NBA d-league? plus it;s not like he loses endorsemnts if he played in the NBA d-league. If Parks dosen't even make the an NBA summer league roster , you can count his US trip , venture as a waste of time and money
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The reason given why Parks wasn't in NBA draft last year was that his agent mistakenly registered his DOB to the NBA. It was also reported that he worked out with the Lakers but he just can't join(the whole of NBA? --dleague,summer league team) because of the DOB issue. He is going for it this time. I dont know why not join any NBA related team(Dleague/summer league) maybe because he wasn't drafted meaning he isnt part of NBA yet or just a potential damage control. Coming from the outside with previous credentials in the US soil and a good achievement earned overseas makes him look better than lets say playing in the US soil getting grilled by other prospects and getting dissected by scouts. It could decrease his value..I dont know.
 
Parks playing college in the Philippines than in the US was NEVER a wasted time. That was the best decision for a son spending time together the last remaining years with his dad.
 
the_arkangel said:
Parks playing college in the Philippines than in the US was NEVER a wasted time. That was the best decision for a son spending time together the last remaining years with his dad.
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Basketball-wise, it was a waste of time. Or at least, drastically changed his career trajectory.

Everyone here understands that the Parks' move to play here was for the moolah and for his father, and nobody is blaming him for that. It will always be considered a good decision.
 
durden_tyler said:
Basketball-wise, it was a waste of time. Or at least, drastically changed his career trajectory.

Everyone here understands that the Parks' move to play here was for the moolah and for his father, and nobody is blaming him for that. It will always be considered a good decision.
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Doing good things to others is always rewarded back. He will be bless. So i think he made that big sacrifice for his family. But sadly it affected his game, but i think a few years of training in USA will make him better, good things will happen to him.

Two things that I observe that he is lacking are explosiveness and motor. He is too soft. I think he needs at least 2 years at NBA Dleague to be NBA ready.
 
“We were the only team at the SEABA that lost by a 20-point margin to the Philippines, while the other teams lost by 50 to 60 points. At the last SEA Games, we also lost to them by only 13 points, so they know we’re breathing down their necks.”

Neo’s confidence also stems partly from how Singapore recovered from two opening defeats at the 2013 Myanmar Games to win the remainder of their round-robin matches, claiming a surprise bronze and ending the Republic’s 34-year wait for a basketball medal at the SEA Games.

At this year’s Games, the Philippines will be without influential point guard Bobby Ray Parks Jr and centre Russel Escoto, who are both injured. But they still have the likes of the US National Collegiate of Athletic Associations most valuable player Earl Scottie Thompson :confused: and Los Angeles Lakers trialist Marcus Douthit in their 12-strong side.

http://www.todayonline.com/sports/not-giving-golden-dream
 
ultimate_baller24 said:
“We were the only team at the SEABA that lost by a 20-point margin to the Philippines, while the other teams lost by 50 to 60 points. At the last SEA Games, we also lost to them by only 13 points, so they know we’re breathing down their necks.”

Neo’s confidence also stems partly from how Singapore recovered from two opening defeats at the 2013 Myanmar Games to win the remainder of their round-robin matches, claiming a surprise bronze and ending the Republic’s 34-year wait for a basketball medal at the SEA Games.

At this year’s Games, the Philippines will be without influential point guard Bobby Ray Parks Jr and centre Russel Escoto, who are both injured. But they still have the likes of the US National Collegiate of Athletic Associations most valuable player Earl Scottie Thompson :confused: and Los Angeles Lakers trialist Marcus Douthit in their 12-strong side.

http://www.todayonline.com/sports/not-giving-golden-dream
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LOL :p
 
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