Philippine PBA Trades, Releases, Sign-ups, Rumours (vol. III)

[Rodbi]

The Larry Rodriguez Replacement

So he's reduced to a kicker for trades now? Lol

[Silent Killer]

skati thompson?

Yes..

[JOI2dWorld]

i don't think Scottie will impact the engagement of filipinos to nbl the same way as Kai, yes he is popular and arguably the face of the PBA, but unlike Kai he is not touted as someone that can be a NBA player, i know that Kai is not yet nba material but most filipinos in social media think or believe that he can be so they will follow him wherever he goes

[zairex]

i don't think Scottie will impact the engagement of filipinos to nbl the same way as Kai, yes he is popular and arguably the face of the PBA, but unlike Kai he is not touted as someone that can be a NBA player, i know that Kai is not yet nba material but most filipinos in social media think or believe that he can be so they will follow him wherever he goes

That did not matter to b.league teams who also wants same engagement. The games our Filipino player played has more views that the finals

[Rodbi]

Will Scottie and his camp bite on the offers though? It could be much less than what he's currently enjoying under BGSM/SMC, unless he'll also get paid for NIL.

[greenarcher]

Skati is the new Caguiao. SMC will not let him go.

[JOI2dWorld]

Skati is the new Caguiao. SMC will not let him go.

true non of smc superstars were poached yet by other league

[digitalsuperman]

true non of smc superstars were poached yet by other league

yup. SMC can basically counter the offer. SMC also offers lifetime support with business opportunity offers when they retire.

[hmbopbaduwap]

An interesting article in 2020 about Chualay playing in Taiwan in the early 90s

https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/03/thirdy-ravena-will-learn-a-lot-in-japan-says-ginebra-governor-alfrancis-chua/

Unlike his time, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Governor Alfrancis Chua believes Japan-bound Thirdy Ravena will have no problem adjusting to the life of an import once he starts playing in Japan’s B. League.

In this digital age, Chua said boredom can easily be beaten with one flick of the fingers and is convinced Ravena and even Kai Sotto will not encounter the difficulties he met when played in a Taiwan league almost three decades ago.

Unknown to many, the former University of Santo Tomas star became the first Filipino to play in a pro league abroad – long before Kiefer Ravena and Japeth Aguilar saw action in NBA’s D-League (now the G-League).

In 2004, Bong Alvarez and Vince Hizon also suited up for the Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs in the United States Basketball League (USBL).

The 6-foot-2 Ravena, a three-time UAAP finals MVP, will bring his act to San-en NeoPhoenix soon.

“Well siguro nga ako yung una… more than a year din ako naglaro doon,” said Chua referring to his stint with Luck Cement.

“Iba na ngayon modernized na. Saka marunong na din naman sila (Japanese) mag-ingles. Noong ako sa Taiwan, nagsasalita sila against me (Chinese) e hindi nila alam na marunong din ako. After two weeks nagulat sila nung kinausap ko na sila,” said
Chua.


Chua recalled that his solid showing with Philip Sardines team in the defunct PBL (Philippine Basketball League) earned his a spot in the Taiwanese club team.

“Nakalaban namin sila sa Hong Kong, after nun kinausap nila ako and nag-offer. Ayoko talaga ng una kasi nga Taiwan, mapapalayo ako. Pero sabi ko
sige subukan ko na din,” he said.

Chua said the first two weeks was really tough as ‘boredom’ almost led to
him quitting the team and go back home.

However, he made himself busy with other things during his stay.

Aside from the nightly practice session, Chua said he conducted basketball clinics for free for aspiring players.

“In my first two weeks talagang winawasak ko yung kalendaryo… dahil nga kasi bored na bored ako, walang magawa,” said Chua, adding that he also had internal problems with some teammates whose playing time were reduced following his arrival.

“Noon ang meron lang kung manonood ka halimbawa ng mga movies Betamax, tapos sa TV naman four na channels… Chinese pa. Iba ang pagkain, iba ang kultura… mahirap talaga,” he added.

Chua, who was followed by Jerry Gonzales in 1991 when he left the team, said the hi-tech communication will be a source of entertainment for Ravena.

During his time, Chua’s only option to communicate with his family was through a letter or an expensive long-distance call.

And through the Internet, Chua said Ravena can enjoy watching movies, shows or basketball games, or indulge in online games.

A stint abroad, Chua said, would benefit Ravena not just on improving his game. More importantly, it would teach him life lessons – similar to what he gained with his Taiwan gig.

“You’ll learn how to survive and live alone and be creative para ka lang mabuhay,” Chua said.

“You’ll also know yourself better, and gain experience and you’ll be able to cherish na kung ano yung meron ka sa Pilipinas, wala bigla kasi hahanap-hanapin mo yun,” added the now 54-year-old Chua.

Chua’s biggest moment playing for the Taiwanese club was when he nailed game- winning three-point shot to beat an all-star squad from PBL with no less than Johnny Abarrientos leading the team.

[IPC]

since we talking bout Japan

Goorjian: “Your domestic competition, which is a parallel to Japanese success, is on another league from what it used to be"

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/goorjian-cites-growth-of-b-league-coach-for-solid-showing-of-japan-in-world-cup-a795-20230830?utm_source=Facebook-Spin&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20230830-fbnp-basketball-goorjian-cites-growth-of-b-league-coach-for-solid-showing-of-japan-in-world-cup-a795-20230830-fbfirst&fbclid=IwAR1YTnSKVyrGUs3RJl0VeSBPusuwKwTfY fTgK8h9Hp-xD77f9f3BxjmIXFE

Hope the PBA takes a goddamn hint.

[CoJ]

Hope the PBA takes a goddamn hint.

too bad in their mind the PBA is still the best league in Asia, especially it the battle is between locals (no imports)

[IPC]

The problem of Philippine basketball is bigger than Chot. Just replacing him will not...

- Improve grassroots development
- Modernize play-style/officiating
- Improve coaching at all levels
- Fix the broken pro league
- Enhance early identification/securing of elite prospects
- Having a viable pathway to the nba for homegrowns

Wholistic change like Japan. We do this type of fundamental reform, even a poor coach won't be able to highjack our whole program/system again.

Don't fall into the trap of thinking that Chot is all what's wrong. Just replacing him and thinking everything will be better is just another quick-fix remedy.

We know naman. Aside from Chot, SBP people (Panlilio and Barrios), PBA people (especially Vargas and Long Hair), BCAP and NCAA are the main culprits here.

I deliberately excluded UAAP since the league has already upped their competition.

Well, the PBA has become a farmers' league. Maybe they can improve the league and make it more like a business instead of as a marketing strategy. Plus, improving the level of competition through permanent imports and giving NPs a chance at a permanent roster spot, and adopting EASL rules.

[digitalsuperman]

Hope the PBA takes a goddamn hint.

yeah nah. i dont think PBA will ever learn. PBA-led players never won asian games or any fiba asia tournament right? and did they even change anything after that? nope, they imposed import height limit and never prepared a team more than a month.

[IPC]

i read that chot used 5 non PBA players in the game and they made a comeback and the ball movement was good..

Just goes to show the disparity of quality between the players from the PBA and those playing overseas. God, PBA declined alot.

Lopsided trades, farm teams, refusal to synchronize its calendar with the FIBA calendar, limited height on imports - all these things are significant factors for the PBA's decline. And factors for Philippine basketball's struggles in FIBA tournaments.

Guess my assessment of the PBA as a farmers' league is justified. Hahahahahaha.

A farmers' league is used to describe a football league that they deem to be lacking competitiveness or deep quality. Guess we can apply it to other sports.

I think now, the PBA lacks competitiveness and deep quality. Need to reform that.

[R0N1N]

Hope the PBA takes a goddamn hint.

Best way for the PBA to finally realize its folly is for more talents going overseas.