East Asia Super League

[thatweirdguy]

thats the problem. bayan nang superstars. they act like a superstar.

It would be problematic if champion PBA teams lose to teams generally viewed by the public as inferior.

[digitalsuperman]

if gilas will join EASL. will the naturalized players be considered as locals? im not sure about the rules on this league.

[hmbopbaduwap]

The EASL in house franchise to play in the PBA?

[paolylo]

The EASL in house franchise to play in the PBA?

This makes me sick. The EASL CEO has to sit there and pretend he's enjoying that conversation, but I just feel the cringe that what he envisioned to be the Champions League of Asian basketball is being ruined by a glorified barangay larong-labas in giving two slots to a league that does not have a 100% commitment in agreeing to terms. All-Filipino Cup champion, All-Filipino Cup runner-up... you heard it from the man himself. It's not the EASL's problem that the PBA doesn't allow more foreign players, have roster spots for Asian quota players, and is too stubborn to change their schedules to allow those EASL games while there's an on-going league (it will suck if the B.League/KBL/PLG are willing to adjust while the PBA won't). SMB and TnT with 2 imports in 2019 going up against CBA/B.League teams was very entertaining, I want to see that again. I'm guessing the PBA won't be able to figure it out and the people at EASL will probably be too annoyed and just ditch them after a season or two.

[hmbopbaduwap]

This makes me sick. The EASL CEO has to sit there and pretend he's enjoying that conversation, but I just feel the cringe that what he envisioned to be the Champions League of Asian basketball is being ruined by a glorified barangay larong-labas in giving two slots to a league that does not have a 100% commitment in agreeing to terms. All-Filipino Cup champion, All-Filipino Cup runner-up... you heard it from the man himself. It's not the EASL's problem that the PBA doesn't allow more foreign players, have roster spots for Asian quota players, and is too stubborn to change their schedules to allow those EASL games while there's an on-going league (it will suck if the B.League/KBL/PLG are willing to adjust while the PBA won't). SMB and TnT with 2 imports in 2019 going up against CBA/B.League teams was very entertaining, I want to see that again. I'm guessing the PBA won't be able to figure it out and the people at EASL will probably be too annoyed and just ditch them after a season or two.

Kaya nga eh, ang simple lang(Champion and Runner up) tapos ginagawa pang komplikado ni Vargas Lol

[Dotch]

I'm not DDS, Dilawan or Marcos apologist eh buti pa si BBM he likes the idea of sending PBA teams to EASL while those people from the PBA eh daming dahilan.. watch from 30:00 video.. He was interviewed by respectable sports personality Noli Eala... Please naman Mr. Vargas... But i hope Mr. Eala will interview other presidential candidates.. para walang bayas for his part...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrbXAsRAV2M

Sorry but Eala is a known Narcos Jr supporter

[Rodbi]

This makes me sick. The EASL CEO has to sit there and pretend he's enjoying that conversation, but I just feel the cringe that what he envisioned to be the Champions League of Asian basketball is being ruined by a glorified barangay larong-labas in giving two slots to a league that does not have a 100% commitment in agreeing to terms. All-Filipino Cup champion, All-Filipino Cup runner-up... you heard it from the man himself. It's not the EASL's problem that the PBA doesn't allow more foreign players, have roster spots for Asian quota players, and is too stubborn to change their schedules to allow those EASL games while there's an on-going league (it will suck if the B.League/KBL/PLG are willing to adjust while the PBA won't). SMB and TnT with 2 imports in 2019 going up against CBA/B.League teams was very entertaining, I want to see that again. I'm guessing the PBA won't be able to figure it out and the people at EASL will probably be too annoyed and just ditch them after a season or two.

Mr. Ricky Vargas talking about the board's long discussion on how to send the best team they can assemble for EASL (03:22 mark):

CEO Matt Beyer (in his mind): Ugh.. Here we go again. League champion and runner-up - that's just it. Why make it so complicated ya boomers?..

But i have to concede though, i have the similar stance as the chairman's about the idea of selecting from a top-4. Considering the current season, mine goes like this:

1. Put up a short Super Cup tournament with imports (this would also be the 3rd conference), about a month after the Gov Cup.

2. Contestants will be the semifinalists from the AFC and Gov Cup, or the next best finishers, through combined eliminations W-L record, if one (possibly up to 4) of the SC teams is a SF'ist on both conferences.

Example:

AFC SF'ists: TNT, SMB, Mags, Meralco
Gov Cup: TNT, BGSM, Mags, SMB

SC berths: TNT, SMB, BGSM, Mags, Meralco, plus 3 more teams with best combined W-L elims records between the 2 conferences

3. Seeding: champions and runners-up in one pot (top seeds), then the SF losers/next-best finishers in the other (bottom seeds). Draw lots.

4. QF: top seeded teams would enjoy twice-to-beat, win-once-to-advance advantage.

5. SF and Final: best-of-three series. Finalists will be awarded the EASL slots.

May pagka-complicated na hindi ang naiisip ko na format, but at least it solves the conundrum on which teams to represent the said regional tournament. With PBA not too keen on transitioning to a single-tournament per season format and the conference champions and runners-up would not pass up on the opportunity to win some of the EASL money, i think this is the best compromise.

[IPC]

Paano mo nasabe? I follow Mr. Eala's social media accounts, I don't see any post that he supports BBM.. As far as i know, He and Mr. Mascarinas are good companions and the latter supports Mr. Pacquiao's candidacy.. Mas maniniwala ako if he supports Mr. Pacquiao...

He's been liking BBM posts on Twitter, so ayun.

[IPC]

The EASL in house franchise to play in the PBA?

This makes me sick. The EASL CEO has to sit there and pretend he's enjoying that conversation, but I just feel the cringe that what he envisioned to be the Champions League of Asian basketball is being ruined by a glorified barangay larong-labas in giving two slots to a league that does not have a 100% commitment in agreeing to terms. All-Filipino Cup champion, All-Filipino Cup runner-up... you heard it from the man himself. It's not the EASL's problem that the PBA doesn't allow more foreign players, have roster spots for Asian quota players, and is too stubborn to change their schedules to allow those EASL games while there's an on-going league (it will suck if the B.League/KBL/PLG are willing to adjust while the PBA won't). SMB and TnT with 2 imports in 2019 going up against CBA/B.League teams was very entertaining, I want to see that again. I'm guessing the PBA won't be able to figure it out and the people at EASL will probably be too annoyed and just ditch them after a season or two.

Kaya nga eh, ang simple lang(Champion and Runner up) tapos ginagawa pang komplikado ni Vargas Lol

Exactly. This is crap. Why not just send the champion and runner-up? Or just the All-Filipino and Governors' Cup champions?

This is an opportunity for the PBA's clubs to play against foreign clubs, test their mettle, not to mention expand their market range. Why the hell does there have to be a select team? It's a club competition, not an All-Star contest.

[leoisiah]

PBA can't promise to send the top 2 teams to EASL, kasi for sure some will be uncooperative.
Kawawang PBA, doesn't even have power on its teams.

[thatweirdguy]

Exactly. This is crap. Why not just send the champion and runner-up? Or just the All-Filipino and Governors' Cup champions?

This is an opportunity for the PBA's clubs to play against foreign clubs, test their mettle, not to mention expand their market range. Why the hell does there have to be a select team? It's a club competition, not an All-Star contest.

Because they don't want to risk the PBA's reputation playing against what they and the public perceives as lesser competition.

[IPC]

Because they don't want to risk the PBA's reputation playing against what they and the public perceives as lesser competition.

I think the PBA's best teams with FIBA-ineligibles (imports included) can beat the Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan clubs. It's the Korean clubs which may pose difficulties.

If only the PBA were willing to adjust their rules and their format, maybe the reputation won't have to be an issue.

[thatweirdguy]

I think the PBA's best teams with FIBA-ineligibles (imports included) can beat the Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan clubs. It's the Korean clubs which may pose difficulties.

If only the PBA were willing to adjust their rules and their format, maybe the reputation won't have to be an issue.

You never know. Especially if they take them lightly. But it would suck if the PBA send farm teams or incomplete teams.

I don't think the PBA like changes..

[reamily]

He's been liking BBM posts on Twitter, so ayun.

Joyride, pogis app ride company is one fixtures of bbms caravan..

[zairex]

I think the PBA's best teams with FIBA-ineligibles (imports included) can beat the Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan clubs. It's the Korean clubs which may pose difficulties.

If only the PBA were willing to adjust their rules and their format, maybe the reputation won't have to be an issue.

I agree. For me its because Korea also play with one import at a time thou having two import in the roster. This mean team needs to rely more on local than import.