Filipino Players in Foreign Leagues

[paulrenzo]

Some view my low prediction expectations as HATE and degrading

Some even view me sharing actual stats and numbers as degrading

The problem isn't that my expectation predictions I mentioned are so low , given the actual information available., but rather they are so degrading low compared to the lofty expectations provided by others . (It wasn't me who put so high expectations, who said he would average 20 or 25 min or be the best 36ers big or even their Top player or dominate the NBL or rookie of the year or is a legit NBA2022 draft prospect , it was some of u ) NO ONE in The NBL or 36ers has EVER mentioned Kai is a 2022 draft prospect.
Kayo lang.. are the ones who set this projection ..

And now that ang layo pala compared to actual information available. Some are now pointing figures at the low expectations I've given as degrading.

Why don't you accuse the 36ers assistant who said Kai is a 5 to 10 min guy as degrading Kai as well?

This is one of my fears: the immediate lofty expectations set for Kai. Not only does it add pressure to the kid, in the event he doesn't make it, it could be replaced with disdain of equal intensity.

[Juan Lun]

This is one of my fears: the immediate lofty expectations set for Kai. Not only does it add pressure to the kid, in the event he doesn't make it, it could be replaced with disdain of equal intensity.

True, lots of peenoise on youtube and other social media spreading disdain as early as now

[thatweirdguy]

True, lots of peenoise on youtube and other social media spreading disdain as early as now

I'm sure they'll diss the league, officiating, coaches, other players first before they diss Kai. It's already happening now as they believe they are holding Kai back..

[mathematicianrcg]

BTW to be accurate all of the above with the exception of Kai , have been mentioned officially by the NBL as an NBA prospect in press releases etc.
KAI has never been mentioned by the NBL as a NBA prospect

https://nbl.com.au/news/strengths-weaknesses-and-the-road-ahead-for-the-nbls-top-nba-draft-prospects

Kai was mentioned and evaluated here. And it is all about NBL nba prospects.

Givony will not assess him if he is not a prospect.

Anyway, 2022 nba draft is only 6 months away. Not that long to know.

And yes, we are all basically guessing/predicting(nanghuhula) here

[Juancho]

We don't have enough games to assess Kai yet especially when he is fresh from an injury.

But from what i've seen in NBL so far, I don't see why a certain 18-yo "prospect" is being hyped up so much. While you can say he is averaging nearly 20 minutes per game he's playing for a team rotting at the bottom of the standings and averaging 3.6 ppg, 2.4 rpg and shooting 20% from the field/ 10% from 3pt WITH -0.75 win shares and -2.35 PER yes the last 2 stats are NEGATIVES.

[DAdmiral]

Rightfully so Dieng's high ratings (12th) is really being questioned , if he doesn't address the concerns, he is legitimately going to free fall and will likely defer entry by not declaring "early entry " international prospect.

1st time I've seen Kai mentioned as a prospect in an NBL associated media.
Although was mentioned last, but at least mentioned
The outlook is similar though ,he's not a prospect for 2022. Maybe 2 years
"Givony on what Sotto needs to show: I could see him staying two years (in Adelaide)."

I still haven't seen anyone associated to the NBA or NBL categorically say Kai is a prospect for the 2022 draft (None) sso further qualification (mentioned as a 2022 draft prospect)

Hopefully he's not eligible for next year as per EWP, so he can defer.

[mathematicianrcg]

Rightfully so Dieng's high ratings (12th) is really being questioned , if he doesn't address the concerns, he is legitimately going to free fall and will likely defer entry by not declaring "early entry " international prospect.

1st time I've seen Kai mentioned as a prospect in an NBL associated media.
Although was mentioned last, but at least mentioned
The outlook is similar though ,he's not a prospect for 2022. Maybe 2 years
"Givony on what Sotto needs to show: I could see him staying two years (in Adelaide)."

I still haven't seen anyone associated to the NBA or NBL categorically say Kai is a prospect for the 2022 draft (None) sso further qualification (mentioned as a 2022 draft prospect)

Hopefully he's not eligible for next year as per EWP, so he can defer.

Nbadraft.net already removed Dieng in their latest mock draft. He was a lottery pick. Waiting for updated movk draft in other sites

As for Kai's status.

We are all not sure.

Govony also said whats wrong of Kai will enter if he is 20 or 21. Felt like he is not considering Kai as automatically entered

[Juan Lun]

I'm sure they'll diss the league, officiating, coaches, other players first before they diss Kai. It's already happening now as they believe they are holding Kai back..

From Tab to B Shaw now Bruton.

[Silent Killer]

http://aussiehoopla.com/kai-sotto-adelaide-36ers-on-his-nbl-debut-and-filipino-basketball/

[thatweirdguy]

I think so too. Kai, himself, said the same. But, from what ive seen, Kai better go after this season. Kid shouldn''t develop the same habit as the Aussies. It's ugly basketball.

2 number 1 overall picks. Multiple lottery picks. Don't care what style he develop so long as he makes it to the NBA.

[Silent Killer]

2 number 1 overall picks. Multiple lottery picks. Don't care what style he develop so long as he makes it to the NBA.

Olympic bronze medal ain't bad as well..

Kai will get tougher in his nbl stint and his game will be developed here..

[thatweirdguy]

Olympic bronze medal ain't bad as well..

Kai will get tougher in his nbl stint and his game will be developed here..

Before the season started there are those who are clowning NBL bigs as soft and unskilled. Heck NBL players are even banbans na matangkad lang compared to the sophisticated and skilled Pinoy ballers. What changed?
Lamelo ,Hampton etc survived the NBL and made it to the NBA. Is Kai made of lesser stuff? There are those questioning his toughness and strength. Playing in the NBL and showing he can hang with the big boys would answer those questions. Also isn't that supposed to be his big advantage against weak and soft Chet who can only play against college kids? Playing against tougher competition will only hone Kai.

[Silent Killer]

Before the season started there are those who are clowning NBL bigs as soft and unskilled. Heck NBL players are even banbans na matangkad lang compared to the sophisticated and skilled Pinoy ballers. What changed?
Lamelo ,Hampton etc survived the NBL and made it to the NBA. Is Kai made of lesser stuff? There are those questioning his toughness and strength. Playing in the NBL and showing he can hang with the big boys would answer those questions. Also isn't that supposed to be his big advantage against weak and soft Chet who can only play against college kids? Playing against tougher competition will only hone Kai.

Even the recent 6th pick of OKC that skinny guy survived the nbl and got better in a process..

[Trae Yong]

I think so too. Kai, himself, said the same. But, from what ive seen, Kai better go after this season. Kid shouldn''t develop the same habit as the Aussies. It's ugly basketball.

LOL says the same gay who called Ignite as a waste of time --- but only after when it became obvious that Kai will be benched, before that didn't you sang the praises of Ignite as the best thing ever to happen to Kai? And now because he racked up DNPs because of a "load management type of injury (kuno)" and scored a grand total of 1 pt vs NBL's own version of TERRAFIRMA you are now dissing the NBL? dios mio there's something seriously wrong with you ....

[Silent Killer]

Skinny guy is like 6'7 and plays point guard. Naiintndhn mo ba

Yeah you didnt it get it.

Lamelo ball same ht and same body type survive the nbl.pure hatred on your part on how nbl plays..

You cant deny how nbl is one of the best leagues around..

It tells your ignorance about the league itself..