East Asia Super League

[CoJ]

SMB's more talented, but I think MERALCO's a better fit for the EASL, especially defensively. More active on rotations than SMB are, both on the perimeter and in the paint.

The koreans and japs will run circles against JMF. Unless of course SMB fields 2 big imports and relegate JMF as a 6 man

[IPC]

would have been interesting to see Ginebra play in the EASL, though i am suddenly intrigued by Magnolia, let see if Victolero's 3 guard lineup work against East Asia's best!. Plus Calvin is a wildcard, will he cause a intl incident hehe

I don't think Chito would try that 3-guard lineup in the EASL. He's more used to less-skilled players at 3 that play good defense, like Rome dela Rosa and Aris Dionisio, and I think that's what he'll go to.

Even though I only show a little care for Ginebra at this point, I wanted to see Ginebra play too, being a Ginebra fan, so wanting to see some exposure for them. However, it is what it is. And to be honest, I don't know how Cone would adjust defensively. Remember, he tends to protect the paint at the expense of perimeter D.

[Juancho]

Gilas duties (Chot boys automatic part of the pool)

wtf his tnt players are all above 25, mostly near or already 30s. They're not the players we need to expose in international games for some good old "learning process"

[Juancho]

I don't think Chito would try that 3-guard lineup in the EASL. He's more used to less-skilled players at 3 that play good defense, like Rome dela Rosa and Aris Dionisio, and I think that's what he'll go to.

Even though I only show a little care for Ginebra at this point, I wanted to see Ginebra play too, being a Ginebra fan, so wanting to see some exposure for them. However, it is what it is. And to be honest, I don't know how Cone would adjust defensively. Remember, he tends to protect the paint at the expense of perimeter D.

dela Rosa or Dionisio, doesn't matter since their size is more for guards internationally. So its still a 3 guard line up either whichever 1-2-3 setup they use unless they get a 6'5+ wing as import.

[Juancho]

I don't think Chito would try that 3-guard lineup in the EASL. He's more used to less-skilled players at 3 that play good defense, like Rome dela Rosa and Aris Dionisio, and I think that's what he'll go to.

Even though I only show a little care for Ginebra at this point, I wanted to see Ginebra play too, being a Ginebra fan, so wanting to see some exposure for them. However, it is what it is. And to be honest, I don't know how Cone would adjust defensively. Remember, he tends to protect the paint at the expense of perimeter D.

Tab's patintero defense prioritizes the paint too, but his players rotate nicely so can still challenge. Don't know about ginebra, I only watched pba again after months, mybe years. Saw the last 6 minutes today and rooting for Meralco to win haha.

[IPC]

dela Rosa or Dionisio, doesn't matter since their size is more for guards internationally. So its still a 3 guard line up either whichever 1-2-3 setup they use unless they get a 6'5+ wing as import.

Yeah, they need a 6'5"+ wing as an import, I totally agree. More dynamic defensively, e. Rome and Dionisio are backup wings at this level.

[Rodbi]

The koreans and japs will run circles against JMF. Unless of course SMB fields 2 big imports and relegate JMF as a 6 man

SMB would need to get a guy like CMac, tall and athletic enough to match up with other Asian team's world imports and better success defending smaller, faster perimeter players. Conditioning's (100% fitness after recovering from his knee injury) a bit of an issue though if it's Cmac.

[CoJ]

wtf his tnt players are all above 25, mostly near or already 30s. They're not the players we need to expose in international games for some good old "learning process"

before the FIBA asia cup fiasco, the original plan was for tnt to supply the core of the gilas team for the windows, with additional.players from jap/korea or some other pba team.

imagine montalbo playing for gilas again, lol

[CoJ]

Yeah, they need a 6'5"+ wing as an import, I totally agree. More dynamic defensively, e. Rome and Dionisio are backup wings at this level.

aside from a 6'5-6'7 wing (wish they could get Shabazz), they also need a big center, i dont think Reavis and Sangalang can handle those bigs from the Dragons, and the imports of korea and japan

[Juancho]

aside from a 6'5-6'7 wing (wish they could get Shabazz), they also need a big center, i dont think Reavis and Sangalang can handle those bigs from the Dragons, and the imports of korea and japan

iirc something like SMB's 2019(?) combo of Dez Wells + Prosper can be a benchmark

tnt's moore + mcdaniels is more for teams with a solid or decent big man rotation already (probably Ginebra and San Miguel only in PBA)

[IPC]

imagine Calvin doing that antic in the EASL, hahaha

Good luck with the road fans. Hahahahaha.

But he thrives when the fans are booing him, so...

[CoJ]

Good luck with the road fans. Hahahahaha.

But he thrives when the fans are booing him, so...

i remember that finals against China in 2015, he was the only gilas player unfazed by the heckling of the rabid chinese fans.

[IPC]

aside from a 6'5-6'7 wing (wish they could get Shabazz), they also need a big center, i dont think Reavis and Sangalang can handle those bigs from the Dragons, and the imports of korea and japan

iirc something like SMB's 2019(?) combo of Dez Wells + Prosper can be a benchmark

tnt's moore + mcdaniels is more for teams with a solid or decent big man rotation already (probably Ginebra and San Miguel only in PBA)

General rule for imports here sana is, those who can defend 3, 4, and/or 5 effectively. Basically, they should ideally be able to switch and cover ground defensively. Yes, even a center import has to be able to cover ground and anchor a defense.

At least in my view.

[hmbopbaduwap]

Good luck with the road fans. Hahahahaha.

But he thrives when the fans are booing him, so...

An Abueva-Choi encounter will be fun hahaha

[IPC]

An Abueva-Choi encounter will be fun hahaha

Oh, shit. If Mags and Seoul SK are grouped together, rambulan na! (Let's get ready to rumble!)