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Malonzo from being projected to be “Prime Kelly Williams” to being Cliff Hodge role with Ginebra… loaded line up sometimes deteriorating players’ development… He’s like 4th or 5th option for Ginebra after Scottie, Mav, Cstand and the import… -
Williams (he was an MVP before he went to TNT only to become a glorified rebounder, Rosario, at this point if i were a big man id prefer to go to NorthportOriginally posted by IPC View PostComment
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Originally posted by Giannis34GOD View PostIt's not really the internal problems of the PBA that bothers me about young players going here. It's their non-commitment to the NT until last year. Before the WC (starting from the August 2022 window) and Asian Games this year, their commitment has been minimal.Originally posted by IPC View Post
How can we be sure that the league will commit to the national team from this point on? As in give ample preparation time for the players, especially before tournaments. That's why I'm in favor of players going abroad. When the PBA is surely committed, then I can be OK with our best youngsters staying here.
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Yeah, I really hope they commit, as in talagang commitment, not half-assed like in the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup, 2018 Asiad, 2019 WC, and 2022 FIBA Asia Cup. Quality players (by that, I mean players with potential as well as good performers that can still perform in the FIBA stage) are made available.Originally posted by Giannis34GOD View Post
If not, that's why plenty of us would prefer for our younger players to go abroad. They're made available for every FIBA tournament and window. If they're out, either they're not called up or they beg off (unless they recently signed with their new team).Comment
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If the PBA does commit for the FIBA windows who should be included in the final roster? I think GIlas should move on from Roger Pogoy, Japeth Aguilar and Marcio Lassitier.お元気ですか？Comment
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Here's my take about the PBA's representation of the national team, I think for the World Cup tournament proper & its window qualifiers, PBA will really commit to lend its top players (the league wants to ride on the World Cup bandwagon eh), what I doubt would be PBA's willingness take a break to give way to the FIBA Asia Cup tournament proper & its window qualifiers.Originally posted by IPC View Post
Nangyari na yan in last year's FIBA Asia Cup eh. In so far as our Gilas B-league & KBL players are concerned, wala tayong problema in their stints in the FIBA Asia Cup & qualifying windows simply becoz the calendars of B-league & the KBL are synchronized with that of FIBA. The same could not be said with our beloved PBA.
In short, malaki talagang problema ng Philipine basketball yung non-synchronization of the PBA calendar with the FIBA calendar. PBA season is ongoing during the July-August-September period which is when FIBA & other international or invitational tournaments are usually held. On the other hand, lahat na yata ng professional basketball leagues on the planet are on their off season during the July-August-September period. Dito pa lang makikita mo kaagad yung major flaw eh."A king may move a man, a father may claim a son, but that man can also move himself, and only then does that man truly begin his own game. Remember that howsoever you are played or by whom, your soul is in your keeping alone, even though those who presume to play you be kings or men of power, when you stand before God, you cannot say, 'But I was told by others to do thus,' or that virtue was not convenient at the time. This will not suffice." - King Baldwin IVComment
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I think Japeth has already retired from national team service. Lassiter I think had already played his last international game in Gilas jersey in the recent Asian Games. With regards to Pogoy, I think he's still serviceable for Gilas, but with his advanced age, you would rather have a mid-20's or early 20's shooting guard replacing him at the 2-spot. Well, there's Rhenz Abando who is in his mid-20's. Then there's Thirdy Ravena who is 27 yrs old. I know not many posters here like Thirdy but I think he is serviceable with Gilas if the coach knows how to utilize him. With CJ Perez as our main 2-guard at Gilas, & Abando now getting better & better in the KBL, Thirdy could be our 3rd man at the 2-guard spot behind Perez & Abando. Meaning we will only give Thirdy token minutes which I believe he can be effective becoz he can provide competent defense. Just give Thirdy around 8 to 12 minutes in a game, I believe he can help the team. The good thing about Thirdy is that he is always available for national team service & he is already an experienced player in FIBA.Originally posted by r1ck View Post"A king may move a man, a father may claim a son, but that man can also move himself, and only then does that man truly begin his own game. Remember that howsoever you are played or by whom, your soul is in your keeping alone, even though those who presume to play you be kings or men of power, when you stand before God, you cannot say, 'But I was told by others to do thus,' or that virtue was not convenient at the time. This will not suffice." - King Baldwin IVComment
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Originally posted by JAMSKIE View Post
Well someone here brought up the leagues in the Carribean nations that are on-going during the these months you mentioned. He has a point naman but I guess he still missed the more important point that it's not to a PBA-backed Gilas' best interest if PBA sticks with such season schedule that's in conflict with summer FIBA tournaments. Another thing that's quite obvious is those Carribean nations have talent pools that can pick players from the NBA, Euroleague, US NCAA, G-League, and other top leagues in the world that -you guessed it right- have off seasons from July to September.Comment
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Not to mention Ken Tuffin and Jordan Heading (if his back is good enough). Newsome sana, but he turns 34 next year (although he could be a bit useful in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup if the PBA adjusts its calendar).Originally posted by JAMSKIE View Post
If Dave Ildefonso and Justin Gutang show improved play, they should also be considered at the 2-guard spot.Comment
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Yes, he is. FIBA ruled so: https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/a...by-fiba/246091Originally posted by Rds View PostComment
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PBA should prove that Asian games Gold medal is not a fluke... A medal in this event will solidify our status as one of the best in Asia even Australia is there (NZL is very beatable)...Originally posted by IPC View PostComment
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I consider Tuffin as more of a small forward than a shooting guard. My bad, I forgot Jordan Heading! Yeah, Heading is still a very good option at the shooting guard position for Gilas.Originally posted by IPC View Post
Gutang & Dave Ildefonso could be options. I'm a bit disappointed on Ildefonso's development in the KBL though. He seems to have stagnated in the last 2 years or so. Gutang while not producing eye-popping stats in the KBL seems to be developing well in Korea. One player I would want to test his mettle in Gilas is UP's CJ Cansino. I think Cansino is ripe for national team duty,"A king may move a man, a father may claim a son, but that man can also move himself, and only then does that man truly begin his own game. Remember that howsoever you are played or by whom, your soul is in your keeping alone, even though those who presume to play you be kings or men of power, when you stand before God, you cannot say, 'But I was told by others to do thus,' or that virtue was not convenient at the time. This will not suffice." - King Baldwin IVComment
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