East Asia Super League

[IPC]

Meralco made 6 threes compare to modern ball's 13 hahaha..although pinoy ball palyers can be good three point shooters in this setup..

They won by defending inside the arc (Ryukyu shot 13-39 from 3 for 39%). Also, Law got tired. More depth also pays off, e.

[zairex]

I like the two import setup for lower tier teams..or that combo a 6'3 and 6'9 since it will sharpen our locals to defend american scorers

Thats the reason of PBA of having 3 conferences.

If we implement 2 imports, look at Japan not having any good big men. Even in guard lineup its thin with Immamura and their PG being players with qualities.

FOR meralco, Ibeh will play like 30 mins living 18 mins for Almazan, Bates and Torres in Center position. We might end up like Ryuku no quality bigs.

[reamily]

Hugh watanabe was ready, he is evidently taller than raymond and Brandon bates..and he was serviceable now compare the first time I saw him in japan nt..

[zairex]

Hugh watanabe was ready, he is evidently taller than raymond and Brandon bates..

Ready for what. 2 pts 2 reb on 27 mins. Almanzan did better with 9 mins.

[reamily]

Thats the reason of PBA of having 3 conferences.

If we implement 2 imports, look at Japan not having any good big men. Even in guard lineup its thin with Immamura and their PG being players with qualities.

FOR meralco, Ibeh will play like 30 mins living 18 mins for Almazan, Bates and Torres in Center position. We might end up like Ryuku no quality bigs.

Ibeh is a traditional big there will be games that they wont play more than 20 minutes with him..the 3 players you mentioned are hybrid 4 and 5's that complement ibehs game pa nga..the problem nga lang is not all bigs ar elike Ibeh, some are thimas robinson like..

Better if Faty or Nwanko like.. just tall role palyers

[zairex]

Ibeh is a traditional big there will be games that they wont play more than 20 minutes with him..the 3 players you mentioned are hybrid 4 and 5's that complement ibehs game pa nga..the problem nga lang is not all bigs ar elike Ibeh, some are thimas robinson like

They still have Hodge, Rios, Pascual and Jose for 4 spot. So you cant just slide centers there.

Look at Ryuku, how many time does you think one of their import wont play their major minutes if not injured?

[TheRodster21]

Thats the reason of PBA of having 3 conferences.

If we implement 2 imports, look at Japan not having any good big men. Even in guard lineup its thin with Immamura and their PG being players with qualities.

FOR meralco, Ibeh will play like 30 mins living 18 mins for Almazan, Bates and Torres in Center position. We might end up like Ryuku no quality bigs.

There’s plenty of other countries that don’t have good big men despite not implementing a 2 import system?

[zairex]

There’s plenty of other countries that don’t have good big men despite not implementing a 2 import system?

what countries don't have two or more imports?

We need good to great Big Man? As this is our weakness

[Rds]

lofton 35 pts 6 rebounds 3 assists
newsome 27 pts 8 rebounds
ibeh 15 pts 12 rebounds 3 blocks

Newsome showing his Asian games finals performance was not a fluke. This is a small sample size but with how Newsome is performing against international comp maybe the PBA style is doing his game a disservice. He arguably is the best eligible guard we have. Not a good outside shooter but has decent handles. Can score on drives and midrange. He can defend wings at the Asia level. I hate to admit it but he probably would have been useful in the Fiba worlds.

[TheRodster21]

what countries don't have two or more imports?

We need good to great Big Man? As this is our weakness

I guess if we categorize it as 1 import on the floor at a time and good big man as big man that would get minutes ahead of import on national team or club team
PBA, KBL, TBL, VBA, IBL

Despite Kai and Aj, Kouame is still one of the better options as import, Gilas is also still looking for a big man import rather than a forward\guard scorer which is another hole that needs to be filled

[zairex]

I guess if we categorize it as 1 import on the floor at a time and good big man as big man that would get minutes ahead of import on national team or club team
PBA, KBL, TBL, VBA, IBL

Despite Kai and Aj, Kouame is still one of the better options as import, Gilas is also still looking for a big man import rather than a forward\guard scorer which is another hole that needs to be filled

KBL not producing good center? I can tell you that KBL centers better than B.League, Oh, Choi to name a few.

The rest of the leagues are just up and coming.

Also include China if that is your categorization. They do produce better center than Japan.

[TheRodster21]

KBL not producing good center? I can tell you that KBL centers better than B.League, Oh, Choi to name a few.

The rest of the leagues are just up and coming.

Also include China if that is your categorization. They do produce better center than Japan.

Yes China does, and their big men regularly are scouted by the NBA thats why I don't include them, but none of the centers you mentioned are world class or would replace an import if they had a chance, if the KBL truly produced good imports then their national team would not have problems in the center position and not consistently naturalize big men. Yes Japan does not have world class big men. My point is the two import system isn't the problem IMO with developing world class big men. Heck countries with more imports in Europe and America produce better big men. What is missing to produce world class big men, probably size, athleticism, skill etc. but I don't thnik the two import system is what holds these countries back.

[zairex]

Yes China does, and their big men regularly are scouted by the NBA thats why I don't include them, but none of the centers you mentioned are world class or would replace an import if they had a chance, if the KBL truly produced good imports then their national team would not have problems in the center position and not consistently naturalize big men. Yes Japan does not have world class big men. My point is the two import system isn't the problem IMO with developing world class big men. Heck countries with more imports in Europe and America produce better big men. What is missing to produce world class big men, probably size, athleticism, skill etc. but I don't thnik the two import system is what holds these countries back.

Lets not include Euro or other countries not belonging to Asia and concentrate with region.

KBL do produce Asian level thats why they can compete with NZ and other countries. Japan dont even have an Asian Level center.

I am just saying looking at B.league, having no opportunities for Centers will not bold well for them in the long run.

[paolylo]

Sana there was a pipeline for them African FSA's to play in the PBA as locals the way corporations hire foreigners on local terms (tapos may kaltas sila sa PAGIBIG at Phil Health haha).

[ja.he]

Finally, a PBA team got a win.