Filipino Players in Foreign Leagues

[Sikatrix]

Don't take selfishness and self interest for granted. These two are the most powerful motivating factors behind any planned change in league rules.

The selfishness and self interest of the UAAP board means it doesn't happen.

[Jackie Reaper]

We always know where this is heading. Kai will play for Ateneo in the UAAP and then play for the PBA.

This is the one truth we are afraid of. Let us face it, no natural born FILIPINO will be drafted in the NBA at least the near future. Our nation is not capable of producing a bball player who has the collective skills, height, IQ and maturity required to play in the NBA. Don't worry Kai will give Ateneo another 2 to 3 championships and will make San Miguel a champion for years.

Kai's new monicker will be 'Bongga ka Kai' replacing the outdated Jai Reyes' Bongga ka Jai monicker among Ateneo fans and alumni

Let's look at the number's game. Ateneo would need an approval from the majority of UAAP members. UST, La Salle, FEU and UE will have a high chance of rejecting it. Adamson and NU might also vote against it. They are direct competitors of Ateneo. Why would they allow that?

[Tiggerman]

Ooops.

Wag naman. That is a Disaster.

And in all teams, San Miguel pa talaga which do not lend players.

Anyway, Kai have other OPTIONS RATHER THAN ANY LEAGUE IN PHILIPPINES.

kaya nga sya bumalik US, and did not stay in Philippines.

If Kai really wanted to play for Ateneo, he will not leave to go back to US immediately.

Pretty sure, they know the situation already aboit gleague bubble.

As for No filipino will be drafted in Nba, I beg to disagree. They will be in the near future

I love your optimism. I can compare it to the Filipinos' dream of a better nation when Duterte was elected president in 2016. Look what happened. Marami pa ring nangangarap ng gising o ayaw gumising.

For us to change, we have to first accept our shortcomings and weaknesses. If we don't, we will never change for the better.

[live_evil]

With what happened, I am expecting memes and other bad jokes from bashers when the Smart Commercial airs with Kai saying the lines "I am Smart" or "Smart Ako." haha

[Tiggerman]

Yeah even if the GAB gives him a special license I’m sure the crabs in the UAAP board will find a way to ban him from playing.

UAAP's motto: Scratch my back, I will scratch yours.

Basta gusto, me paraan.

We all know, 'Pera-pera lang yan'

[Tiggerman]

Filipinos are known for their shortsightedness and 'bahala na si Batman' or fatalistic mentality. No long-term plans whatsoever.

If we only knew how to fix ourselves, we should have sent a Philippine-born player to the NBA in the 90's when the PBA opened its doors to foreigners.

Fix our culture first and then we will be truly world class in all areas including sports. Ngayon world class tayo for low IQ and misplaced fanaticism

[Silent Killer]

If 1gdl is uncertain after playing in pro 3x3 circuit how much more kai who is earning pro money?

[The_Big_Cat]

With what happened, I am expecting memes and other bad jokes from bashers when the Smart Commercial airs with Kai saying the lines "I am Smart" or "Smart Ako." haha

No. The "SMARTer" guy in this whole episode is daddy Ervin. Because the money will flow directly to his account. His son will only receive "tingi-tingi". Probably as a compensation SMART and PLDT will give them stock options. Ahihi. lol


Im stil in awe how they (Kai and his team) threw away this opportunity to play in the GLeague.

[mathematicianrcg]

Hope Kai will play in any other leagues outside Philippines

He is already 1 year without Playing 5V5 organized ball

[ja.he]

Hope Kai will play in any other leagues outside Philippines

He is already 1 year without Playing 5V5 organized ball

Same as Kobe back when he was in the US.

[digitalsuperman]

Same as Kobe back when he was in the US.

kai might go pro as well.

[IPC]

Well to pinoys its always God No. 1, Family No. 2, Self-advancement No. 3 and if he's in a good mood he'll put Country at 4

Can't blame a lot of Filipinos for that mindset, as they wanna get themselves out of poverty. However, the better-off Filipinos that have this mindset, well, ayun.

[fadzki]

Time to retire this thread for awhile looks like Kai will be in quiet mode for the meantime.

[JAMSKIE]

Honestly I just want to watch him play in a competitive game. He's 18 and this is just a roadblock albeit a really big one. I still believe he can be an NBA player even if undrafted.

I have the same view as well.

I say a 22 or 23 yr. old Kai would be NBA ready. I say tournaments like FIBA Asia Cup & its qualifiers & the FIBA World Cup & its qualifiers would be good tournaments/games essential to improve Kai's overall game. I agree, the level of game in the G-league is superior to that of FIBA Asia-Oceania (Specially if Asia & Oceania teams would be missing a No. of their key National players), but come to think of it, Kai playing in the G-league with very limited minutes & limited touches, which of course is what most likely would happen if Kai gets to play with Ignite with the ongoing G-league season, wouldn't really much of a good experience for Kai. On the other hand, if Kai gets to play in the 3rd window & the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup tournament proper, he is expected to get enough playing time (from 15 to 23 mins. per game) & touches. Even if we say na mas mababa yung level of competition sa FIBA Asia compared to the G-league, the difference/gap isn't that wide. I would rather have Kai play in a slightly less competitive tournament where he gets ample playing time & touches than play him in a highly competitive league where he gets token playing time & very limited touches.

[ja.he]

I have the same view as well.

I say a 22 or 23 yr. old Kai would be NBA ready. I say tournaments like FIBA Asia Cup & its qualifiers & the FIBA World Cup & its qualifiers would be good tournaments/games essential to improve Kai's overall game. I agree, the level of game in the G-league is superior to that of FIBA Asia-Oceania (Specially if Asia & Oceania teams would be missing a No. of their key National players), but come to think of it, Kai playing in the G-league with very limited minutes & limited touches, which of course is what most likely would happen if Kai gets to play with Ignite with the ongoing G-league season, wouldn't really much of a good experience for Kai. On the other hand, if Kai gets to play in the 3rd window & the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup tournament proper, he is expected to get enough playing time (from 15 to 23 mins. per game) & touches. Even if we say na mas mababa yung level of competition sa FIBA Asia compared to the G-league, the difference/gap isn't that wide. I would rather have Kai play in a slightly less competitive tournament where he gets ample playing time & touches than play him in a highly competitive league where he gets token playing time & very limited touches.

That's why any stint outside PBA like B.League, CBA, NBL or NZ NBL will help Kai to stay afloat (with competition). Accumulate experience while waiting for your body to mature. After that, try again to apply in G-League but not in Ignite.