Filipino Players in Foreign Leagues

[ja.he]

Wait, is it fact though that he cant communicate well with his teammates especially inside the court? Basketball is a universal language. If you know how to play it at the highest level, it doesnt matter where you are.. hoopers hoop, players play regardless of spoken tongue.

This is just a maybe. Don't worry.

[zairex]

This is just a maybe. Don't worry.

If that was a concern I don't think he will do good in Coach Tab system. And considering most of Balti teammates don't speak good engliah also. Balti probably don't have the confidence to speak or speak up

[coach cj]

LOL Europe is a bad place to be in these days and for that matter even next year, good luck to 1GDL and keep safe over there in the Baltics.

As for Kai, correct me if I'm wrong but only 2 years of his 3 year deal with Adelaide is guaranteed right? (calling Analyzed), so this is really a make or break year for Kai because a poor performance may lead to the 36ers not picking up the remaining year of his contract.

Well better for Kai not to come back to Adelaide if he aint getting quality minutes and ball touches.

Playing time is a must for someone to develop his game especially for Kai Sotto at just 20 yrs old he must have all the necessary options

that will maximize his fast development and reach his potential.

[IPC]

7'2 Kai Sotto
6'10 AJ Edu
6'7 Carl Tamayo
6'7 Mason Amos
6'8 Seven Gagate

These would be our frontline for a long while.

Add Dwight Ramos, Malonzo and Oftana as wings and we have the core for the next 10 years.

If Mason and maybe Seven can be developed to be good enough for an NBL or maybe European team, that would be a quick boon. Hopefully more frontliners will follow.

[coach cj]

Playing time is EARNED and not given, besides Kai is not even the 36ers DEVELOPMENTAL PLAYER - it's actually Nick Marshall. Kai is signed as a SPECIAL RESTRICTED PLAYER which means he is considered as a local and is not under any developmental program.

Explain Wembanyama leaving his euroleague team and now he is the focal point of his team metro92.

That team is built around him while in his euroleague team he was a DNP player haha.

Did he earn that? Yes, because he went to a team who believes in him.

Why stay with coach CJ if you can play somewhere else.

Kai only needs trust of his coach no matter what.

[coach cj]

LOL at comparing Kai to Wembanyama. One is a generational talent that is a lock to be a number 1 pick and the other is an overhyped undrafted NBL bench player. Any team in the NBL would of killed to get Wembanyama to sign with them, and I can guarantee he would of got starter minutes on any NBL team.

CJ gave Kai decent minutes last season when they were out of playoff contention and after season ending injuries to Humphries and Bairstow. Lets not forget Kai would of been getting a lot of DNPs last season if it weren't for injuries. Adelaide is under no obligation to gift Kai minutes for development.

If Kai signed in any high level league he would struggle to get minutes as he is just not a high level player right now. If it's his goal to get a lot of minutes and be the focal point he should join the PBA or just be happy being part of Gilas. The days of mickey mouse TSF stat padding are over, he is playing in a high level pro league right now.

What if I tell you that I am also a generational player haha would you believe me? haha

My point is, all are just theory until that guy finally succeeds.

Another thing, so what if Kai will copy what Wemby does be it in training or career moves.

As long as Kai will feel he will improve his career and playing time and he is happy go to that place or team.

No one should question Kai for making that move. It is just so toxic hearing you say stop comparing haha. What da so funny these anti Kai on this thread haha.

[coach cj]

That is a point these numbskulls can't get through their thick heads. Kai ain't going to be gifted minutes like last season. Adelaide have a totally different roster construction and game style to last season. Kai must learn to play a role within the team concept that contributes to winning, he will never have plays called out for him and his minutes will be sparse. But he has to be ready to take the opportunity and play his role.

Wow super being.

What is wrong with you all anti Kai Sotto haha.

Don't want to hear opposing views on this thread? Then go somewhere else where you all are the focal point of the argument haha.

People are not built to bow down to your point of views haha. Go somewhere else where you can be happy like Wemby lol.

[The_Big_Cat]

Its foolish to compare Wembanyama to Sotto. Wembanyama was already scouted as early as 16 years old who could be a future number 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Here?s a review by ESPN?s scout and draft analyst Mike Schmitz in 2020.


2020:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28686946/victor-wembanyama-one-best-long-term-nba-prospects-world

2021:

https://www.espn.ph/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/31352746/nba-draft-why-victor-wembanyama-world-most-intriguing-long-term-prospect

As for Sotto, no renowned nba scout and nba draft analyst had ever predicted Kai would be drafted in NBA because of many deficiencies both physically and skills wise. In other words, they were not impressed with Kai that he never made it to any Top 60 prospects NBA Mock Drafts. While Wembanyama has always been at the top of any scouts? list to be drafted number one overall.

Can somebody find an article on Kai as a teenager and named him as a future number 1 pick? Lol. I get it its free to aspire for something that is very difficult to achieve. But to constantly blabber that Kai is at level or better on certain players are obnoxious, foolish and nonsense. Let?s be realistic.

[coach cj]

Its foolish to compare Wembanyama to Sotto. Wembanyama was already scouted as early as 16 years old who could be a future number 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Here?s a review by ESPN?s scout and draft analyst Mike Schmitz in 2020.


2020:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28686946/victor-wembanyama-one-best-long-term-nba-prospects-world

2021:

https://www.espn.ph/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/31352746/nba-draft-why-victor-wembanyama-world-most-intriguing-long-term-prospect

As for Sotto, no renowned nba scout and nba draft analyst had ever predicted Kai would be drafted in NBA because of many deficiencies both physically and skills wise. In other words, they were not impressed with Kai that he never made it to any Top 60 prospects NBA Mock Drafts. While Wembanyama has always been at the top of any scouts? list to be drafted number one overall.

Can somebody find an article on Kai as a teenager and named him as a future number 1 pick? Lol. I get it its free to aspire for something that is very difficult to achieve. But to constantly blabber that Kai is at level or better on certain players are obnoxious, foolish and nonsense. Let?s be realistic.

Getting out of context here haha.

No one said these words blah blah haha.

No one said Kai would be number 1.

And for context, what do you all mean by the word "comparing"? haha.

When all I just said is, Kai can replicate what Wemby is doing training wise and career moves thats it.

I feel so lost now. These anti Kai are all so funny lol.

[Sikatrix]

Ok thing are getting toxic again. A reminder that personal attacks arent allowed in this forum. Stick to basketball.

[coach cj]

How can the coach trust Kai when he is such a liability at defending the pick and roll and perimeter?

It is just BBQ chicken every time he is put in pick and roll situations lol.

CJ is not good for Kai.

Like all your arguments here is not all good for Kai.

If I am Kai Sotto who is trying everyday to make my game improve and to represent my countrymen in the international arena

and I get a chance of reading all your blah blah blahs haha. Unlike if I hear comments with lots of of encouragement I would feel great at mas gaganahan ako.

Whatever you all are saying, I understand and I am sure Kai knows all these.

But what he really needs right now is "TRUST" from his coach and from us because he is trying his best already.

It is easier to grind when someone positively believes in you than when all you hear everyday is criticism. Hindi naman malaki ulo ni Kai.

Kai is a humble guy and is working his ass off everyday for you all in this thread.

[coach cj]

I like coach chot for now because he at least have word of honor when he spoke about

wasser sports and him agreeing for Kai to be the focal point of defense and offense of Gilas. Snappy salute to Chot.

While CJ, he is like that guy who courts you and will give you the moon and the stars just to have your yes haha.

So, in conclusion CJ is not good for Kai's career as of the moment.

[leoisiah]

Yeah, but since Brexit happened AJ isn?t an EU citizen anymore.

I was about to say that AJ might have a Cypriot passport, but saw in Wikipedia that he had difficulty obtaining one.
This is one advantage Juan has, his Spanish passport enabled him to work in Lithuania without having problems with work permit.

[Sikatrix]

Coach Cj and Gideon, both of you have warnings. Keep things clean.

[Sikatrix]

No name calling on my part.

Yeah the last warning was on CJ. Youve also received a warning for past posts.