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

[IPC]

If theres one player who could break the rule of no naturalized players on all filipino, its Brownlee i hope people rally for him to play as a true local in PBA so it can open its doors to FSAs

Actually. Maybe we can finally call for Ange and JB to be able to play as locals. Blatche too. Hopefully, the PBA will allow at least these guys, plus the FSAs, to play as locals.

[r1ck]

Mags just need a legit go-to guy. They're in the same situation as MERALCO, really.

Meralco had a chance to draft Schonny Winston a proven scorer who can create his own shot but for some reason they went with Brandon Bates

[greenarcher]

Meralco had a chance to draft Schonny Winston a proven scorer who can create his own shot but for some reason they went with Brandon Bates

Meralco and Converge/Alaska are the worst draft pickers.

[r1ck]

Meralco and Converge/Alaska are the worst draft pickers.

I agree but Converge got lucky when Winston dropped to them. And I still cannot figure out why NLEX (Richie Rodger) and Meralco (Brandon Bates) passed up on Winston.

[greenarcher]

I agree but Converge got lucky when Winston dropped to them. And I still cannot figure out why NLEX (Richie Rodger) and Meralco (Brandon Bates) passed up on Winston.

Winston is the only good pick they have since JV Casio.

For Meralco, it's only Hodge.

[hmbopbaduwap]

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/fil-am-rookie-stephen-holt-signs-two-year-terrafirma-deal-a795-20231004?ref=feed_1_section

[r1ck]

Winston is the only good pick they have since JV Casio.

For Meralco, it's only Hodge.

Converge did get lucky with Justin Arana so far panning out in the PBA and I think they did not expect him to play this well in the pros.
And I believe Casio was drafted by Powerade as the first pick in his draft class cant remember the year though.

[Kaireem]

justin brownlee basically saved the pba

[FilWelsh]

I agree but Converge got lucky when Winston dropped to them. And I still cannot figure out why NLEX (Richie Rodger) and Meralco (Brandon Bates) passed up on Winston.

Winston’s dad is like LaVar Ball. A huge turn-off for most teams…

[CoJ]

Actually. Maybe we can finally call for Ange and JB to be able to play as locals. Blatche too. Hopefully, the PBA will allow at least these guys, plus the FSAs, to play as locals.

long overdue for Ange and Blatche to be allowed as locals, how would you expect FIBA to grant them exemption if even their home league consider them as foreigners.

[Money]

Winston is the only good pick they have since JV Casio.

For Meralco, it's only Hodge.

Powerade drafted Casio.

if you are considering Alaska. I think their best draft pick no doubt should be Sonny Thoss (in recent memory)

for Meralco. I think you should add Newsome in there first before Hodge

[greenarcher]

Powerade drafted Casio.

if you are considering Alaska. I think their best draft pick no doubt should be Sonny Thoss (in recent memory)

for Meralco. I think you should add Newsome in there first before Hodge

If Thoss is considered recent, then Alaska is really the worst team in terms of drafting. Though in 2017, there is nobody better than Teng in that draft.

For Meralco, yeah Newsome and Hodge. That's it.

[CoJ]

do we count the Gilas special draft as well ? Alaska drafted Carl Bryan Cruz and barely played him
Banchero (2014) never showed his potential despite the hype, Abueva (2012) is perhaps their best draftee for the past decade

[greenarcher]

do we count the Gilas special draft as well ? Alaska drafted Carl Bryan Cruz and barely played him
Banchero (2014) never showed his potential despite the hype, Abueva (2012) is perhaps their best draftee for the past decade

Oops I forgot about Abueva. Yes he is Alaska's best pick in recent history.

Banchero did not pan out.

[CoJ]

If Thoss is considered recent, then Alaska is really the worst team in terms of drafting. Though in 2017, there is nobody better than Teng in that draft.

For Meralco, yeah Newsome and Hodge. That's it.

and now Teng is out of the league, lesson learned, dont bet on yourself