Fiba World Cup 2023 Philippines

[IPC]

Speaking of small-ball centers, who do you think among all of our local-eligible players can be a decent small-ball center in the international level?

The closest I can see are Tamayo and Baltazar. Baltazar's deceptively strong, and Tamayo might be strong too once he gets older. However, I think both are still best as forwards internationally.

[lurklurk]

The closest I can see are Tamayo and Baltazar. Baltazar's deceptively strong, and Tamayo might be strong too once he gets older. However, I think both are still best as forwards internationally.

if we have 3 baltazar's, we could make a very solid small ball frontcourt.

[lurklurk]

it depends, he should possess at least 3 of the following

1. Must be at least 6'6 ---
2. Long arms and great hands -
3. Big Butt, big shoulders, sharp elbows - ex. Rommel Aduccul
4. May tira sa labas
5. High IQ - ex. Ramon Fernandez

Justin chua, probably? Off the top of my head.

[live_evil]

One thing that shows the idiocy of Filipino coaches is that they insist that we go small because our advantage will be speed. That kind of mentality completely ignores the fact that other countries have players that are TALLER AND JUST AS FAST OR EVEN STRONGER.
The way Dominican Republic's guards manhandled ours last time shows that. Imagine having 3 Prime Jason Castros at 6'3 who could jump like an antelope.

[empyreanmaze]

Look at this fucking lineup: https://imgur.com/gallery/QW4a9Bg

5'10-6'6-6'7-6'7-6'10 all amateurs and Tab had enough faith to play them against a rugged Indonesian team wacking and hacking them. It's god damn infuriating that Chute Reyes would probably still rely on a his favorite Pogoy-Rosario frontcourt tandem and unano ball 3-guard lineup against teams like Vietnam and Malaysia fucking lol. Just can't give out enough Ls.

[DAdmiral]

What are the current power rankings top 1 to 3 for the best Asian tram.in the 2023 World cup (predictions, not who is ranked higher historically)

Example
1. Japan
2 China
3 Philippines

Is this correct?

[dubidub]

Lol, it was me who asked. He got pissed. “Why is he worried? Doesn’t he know small ball is the game now?” Lol

I am guessing: "I love Pogoy." hahaha

tangina hahahahaha

[dubidub]

So the likely 5 is Montalbo at 1, Thirdy at 2, Pogoy at 3, Rosario at 4, and Japeth at center. HINDI NGA KAYA NI JUNEMAR SI HADDADI hahahaha

swap japeth with kelly then you get yourself a small ball death 5

[Stevy]

https://twitter.com/rickyolivares/status/1497937131498446853

It has been more than a month already. Tab has not spoken on his side of the story yet.

[IPC]

One thing that shows the idiocy of Filipino coaches is that they insist that we go small because our advantage will be speed. That kind of mentality completely ignores the fact that other countries have players that are TALLER AND JUST AS FAST OR EVEN STRONGER.
The way Dominican Republic's guards manhandled ours last time shows that. Imagine having 3 Prime Jason Castros at 6'3 who could jump like an antelope.

Yeah, exactly. We can play small-ball without sacrificing size and length, and most importantly versatility (on either end, but more importantly defense). We can upsize without sacrificing speed, especially for the 3 and 4 positions.

Dito kasi, the small ball is just really small and fast, and misinterpreting it by including 3 guard lineups, even if the 4 and 5 (which in my opinion are the real points of reference for small ball) are traditional bigs. Not much regard for versatility.

[dubidub]

The closest I can see are Tamayo and Baltazar. Baltazar's deceptively strong, and Tamayo might be strong too once he gets older. However, I think both are still best as forwards internationally.

i really dont think we have any smallish big who can serve as the anchor of our defense. i wouldn't mind playing one giant with 4 quick but decently sized guards and wings who are somewhat switchable.

[Stevy]

What are the current power rankings top 1 to 3 for the best Asian tram.in the 2023 World cup (predictions, not who is ranked higher historically)

Example
1. Japan
2 China
3 Philippines

Is this correct?

After the WCQ games in this window and the sudden 180 degree direction shift, I don't think we will be in the top 3 best performing Asian teams in 2023. For me, it will be Japan, China, and Iran, even with their aging players.

[dubidub]

Yeah, exactly. We can play small-ball without sacrificing size and length, and most importantly versatility (on either end, but more importantly defense). We can upsize without sacrificing speed, especially for the 3 and 4 positions.

Dito kasi, the small ball is just really small and fast, and misinterpreting it by including 3 guard lineups, even if the 4 and 5 (which in my opinion are the real points of reference for small ball) are traditional bigs. Not much regard for versatility.

id love to see a kai, tamayo, baltazar, dwight, and thirdy 5 in stretches.

[IPC]

id love to see a kai, tamayo, baltazar, dwight, and thirdy 5 in stretches.

This thought makes me sad. We could have a roster with Thirdy, Dwight, Baltazar, Tamayo, Navarro, and Oftana. We could have had a versatile lineup from 2 to 4, whether a traditional lineup or small ball lineup.

Goddamn change of direction.

[DAdmiral]

I get your point.. there actually is no reason not to play Navarro, Dwight and Thirdy together last window

Tuloy the defenders matched up vs Vodanovich and Samuel's was some.slow big, patay open 3s and blow bys

People don't realize that NZ didn't outsized Gilas but actual out small balled them (speed and versatility was the advantage)

Prewster didn't bully Gilas guards he blew by slow bigs who switched on him.