Filipino Players in Foreign Leagues

[Rds]

As for the point on Carl, he's closing the gap between him and Balti on defense by being able to switch onto guards more often, although Carl might not have the same defensive ability as Balti at his peak. Might need to improve on the glass a bit more. Carl is also more skilled offensively, and more of a dog.

And yeah, Balti's skill on defense is his ability to switch to the perimeter. To do that, you need a switch-heavy scheme and other switchable players. But, do Japanese have post-up fours?

Its rare. But in his 1 minute on the floor last week he was matched up against a 6'8/6'9 beefy Asian guy. He was posted up and he fouled. 6'3 JP guy is strong as most undersized PFs are. An import posted him up last game and JP guy held his own relatively well.

[IPC]

Its rare. But in his 1 minute on the floor last week he was matched up against a 6'8/6'9 beefy Asian guy. He was posted up and he fouled. 6'3 JP guy is strong as most undersized PFs are. An import posted him up last game and JP guy held his own relatively well.

So that's why the 6'3" PF is getting minutes over Balti. He's a better post defender, and stronger, ala Ping.

In the UAAP season, Balti got cooked by Carl in the post. He's more of a switch guy than a post defender.

[Rds]

So that's why the 6'3" PF is getting minutes over Balti. He's a better post defender, and stronger, ala Ping.

In the UAAP season, Balti got cooked by Carl in the post. He's more of a switch guy than a post defender.

Yeah. Typically you are either a slower guy who is strong at the post or a faster guy who is weak at the post but is explosive going to the ring. In the UAAP and in the barangay league he last played in he relied on his length to overcome his last of strength. He needs to be called up in Gilas. 1 year of almost zero PT will affect his skills.

Also, Ping is too generous for JP guy. Think Camson body with a bit more length and more discipline in defense.

[IPC]

Yeah. Typically you are either a slower guy who is strong at the post or a faster guy who is weak at the post but is explosive going to the ring. In the UAAP and in the barangay league he last played in he relied on his length to overcome his last of strength. He needs to be called up in Gilas. 1 year of almost zero PT will affect his skills.

Also, Ping is too generous for JP guy. Think Camson body with a bit more length and more discipline in defense.

Yeah, Ping was a smarter defender and probably more athletic. Sorry, best comparison I got. Hahahahahaha.

[jasper222]

These last few posts all just reek of it doesn't count cope. Selective research? Obviously reb stats are lower with lower playing time but don't let this stop people from doing disingenous comparisons with the 'white mini rodman' because Kai is a foot taller. Jeff Bezos' wallets forgot about the Marc Gasol comparison before 23 y/o by other posters they were just arguing with a few pages ago. Backreading is key.

What I also got from the wallets is that coaches are pristine and perfect. I wonder what Balti has to say about that one, lol. Or PBA motoclub for that matter.

I dont have to anything other than the Ip address which is obviously public info. Thats why people use VPNs because its public. Also yes Coach CJ got a warning too and his post deleted.

Thank you for the service. All I ask is that admins be fair in a highly electric thread like this.

[jasper222]

Kai's rebounding numbers are still lower than Hyrum Harris and they play comparable minutes.

Hyrum Harris beats Kai in just about every statistical category, this might be a reason why Coach CJ favours Harris over Kai.

Not the Asian HATE conspiracy theories lol.

Didn't say I agreed with the FB minions, but to dismiss the Asian HATE? NYC has one of the highest cases of Asian hate crime and you think it's still a conspiracy? Jeremy Lin in and out of his NBA career has been hated for being Asian but you think it's a conspiracy?

What did they call this again? Crab mentality? Self-flagellating Filipinos? Inferiority complex? Or do we still consider them as such when they want nothing to do with being Filipino anymore? Gamitin lang ang pagiging Pinoy when it's time to boast about cultural heritage to white people?

Re Mitch Mccaron: he's an NT level Aussie PG with loads of experience. That comparison is disingenuous and you know that deep down. But since you're a wallet, it's pointless trying to make my point.

[Silent Killer]

Let's see... Kai has productive numbers with Chot at Gilas last window while Kouame is a disappointment last 2 window especially against NZL... Even Chot put Kouame as back up in case Brownlee's papers will be finish on time or not..... Anyway... Let's compare of Kouame's stint under Chot and Kai under Chot:


Kouame stats under Chot last 2nd window vs India and NZL:

5.5 PTS
6.5 REBS
1.5 TO
1.5 STL
1.5 BLKS
-4 +- ON 9 EFF RATING


Kai's stats under Chot last 4th window vs Lebanon and KSA

13 PTS
10.5 REBS
2.0 TO
3.0 BLKS
+9 +- ON 16 EFF RATING


Stats palang kita na that who is better... Don't tell me Chot is the reason but obviously nagkamali ka ng i cocompare mo... Kouame can't even dominate against his fellow FSA Diouf, while Kai already playing at the one of the highest level of competition...


https://www.fiba.basketball/basketba...am/Philippines

Ange Kouame Fiba olympic qualifiers

13.5 ppg 5.5 RPG 1.5 bpg 13.5 eff

https://www.fiba.basketball/oqt/serbia/2020/player/Kakou-Ange-Franck-Williams-Kouame

Kai sotto FIBA olympic qualifiers

9 ppg, 4.5 RPG, 0.5 BPG Eff 8.5

i don’t understand why people forgot how good kouame was during the asia cup qualifiers and olympic qualifiers.. he outplayed filip petrusev who eventually gets drafted by nba..

clearly, chot doesn’t know how to use kouame..

[Silent Killer]

How about your Kouame only scoring 5.5 pts last 2nd window as a naturalized player? Is he good? BASH PA MORE!!!!!!

how many times people will tell you to control your temper? various people are telling you off.. how many times we warn you about this? commenting in tagalog.. can’t you reply in calming manner? the way you post invites trouble..

[digitalsuperman]

i wonder why kai doesnt get any much playing time? seems like his playing time has gone lesser and lesser.

[CoJ]

i wonder why kai doesnt get any much playing time? seems like his playing time has gone lesser and lesser.

1. better frontcourt players for the 36ers this season which Kai has yet to overtake in practice
2. kai is a liability in pnr defense
3. kid is basically unplayable in certain games due to matchup issues (re: boban only plays when his team is facing a center that he can guard at the post)
4. 36ers are gunning for the title, and if playing kai heavy minutes jeopardizes their chances, so be it, bench the kid

[Silent Killer]

But Chot knows how to use Kai based on this stats... Or just Kouame is only good at Tab and nothing else? Hhhmmmm!!!!! I don't think Kouame will be good at other coaches...

how? and you don’t value ange kouame at all..

consider that ange has no basketball games played prior to february window..

chot likes NP who are blatche type who can carry him aka “buhat type” imports.. chot doesn’t know how to use a NP like ange..

[CoJ]

anyway, just look on the bright side, kai gets to practice/scrimmage time with superior competition which will be beneficial for Gilas. Just think of Jermaine O'Neal who paid his dues playing backup to Sabonis, Rasheed and Brian Grant for 2-3 years before being traded to Indiana. In short Kai is currently paying his dues and should earn his minutes.

That ignite stint would have been the ideal situation for Kai. That's probably the only league/team that will give playing time for raw prospects

[Silent Killer]

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One more time Robert. this is one last warning. if you don’t behave yourself..

[Silent Killer]

So what could i do? Agree what your want to believe? Bias ka din noh!!!! You're OK with other posters regarding against Kai, while if against your believes then warning? Cmon!!!! Be matured... You can ignore me if you want.. Kala mo takot ako noh!!!!!

No, what i’m saying you can have healthy argument with someone without you enticing trouble by showing some bad attitude..

you can exchange arguments all you want with someone else as long as you post in calmly manner without trouble and typing in tagalog and swearing at them and challenging fights.. remember what the big cat says few posts back?

[Rds]

In fairness to Kai he did well in his last Gilas stint. But I need to see him in more games to be sure he should be our starting center.