Filipino Players in Foreign Leagues

[thatweirdguy]

The faster we can step away from DDO the better imo. Tab's basketball is not only beautiful, but effective too.

We have the right players now to play Tab's system unlike a few years ago when our biggest strength were our ball dominant PGs.

[mathematicianrcg]

I was running practice ( for NZ prospects in NZ) Tab was in the sidelines observing, ( i asked for his input to observe) , after a few up an down the court.. Tab tells me to stop , for him to give a word.. he then instructs , I know we're leaning toward the modern perimeter game, but let's go down low ( hit this guy ... calls out one of my players) , the next possesions the PG's look for the bigs , entry pass.. the result one team goes on a run..

the point, Tab isn't a one system guy.... he uses what he has at his disposal. of course he chooses and recruits players that can fit what he envisions would be most effective though..

I believe a coach must have more than one system.

Or atleast have some variations in his system.

[mathematicianrcg]

We have the right players now to play Tab's system unlike a few years ago when our biggest strength were our ball dominant PGs.

Now, our Strength is our Bigs.

Our Guards is not as talented as our Guards before. But they are still good enough.

Our Wings Still lacking though. We are just either using a third guard as our wing, or a combo forward as our wing.

[unstopaball12]

Kai played world U19 and one of the tournaments best at 17!lol talked about decent stat. Kai US highschool stat was even impressive than mobley. Evan was just having a good season because he has a brother in his current school and most of the time recipient of good passes. Kai could easily average double2x with ignite if he was given passes. It is too easy for kai to score. It is not even fair watching kai so skilled and so near the rim always.

I dont discredit mobley but Kai is very capable of emulating or doing much better if given the chance. Ano bang wala si kai na meron si mobley? Di kaba marunong tumingin. Tell me how is mobley better than kai?

You could also check his Fiba profile.
https://www.fiba.basketball/world/u1...er/Evan-Mobley

And what we're his stats in the gleague and what was the stats of mobley in the ncaa? There is a reason why Mobley is a surefire Top 6 pick in a stacked draft.

We all love kai and want what's best for him but stop with non sense

[unstopaball12]

Younger than him?lol Holgrem had been playing with kids all this time. So kai should always play against opponents older and should excel even if he is younger?lol Kai played world U19 and he WAS TWO FULL YEARS YOUNGER!lol he was one of the tournament best at that! He could even be the best if he could play again in that tournament this year.

Bro overtime elite is a platform for high school players and players maxed at 19, basa naman ng articles.

The G-League was a chance to play against players who are done with college and have played in the NBA. In the G-League, Kai would have been part of the being the youngest in the league. In Overtime elite, he would be one of the oldest.

[TheRodster21]

We have the right players now to play Tab's system unlike a few years ago when our biggest strength were our ball dominant PGs.

Also time and hopefully continuity, more players being taught the system the easier it’ll be if they are called up with limited prep time

[mathematicianrcg]

I try to see why Tab is so excited about a Kai-Kouame duo more than a Kai-aj tandem. Yeah, Aj Edu has been injured for quite a time now but we've seen the two play together and id say aj is the much better player compared to kouame, or, at least, was.

Anyway, i remember when gilas under Tab baldwin played new Zealand, he did adjust to salvage the win but came late. IIRC, it was round mid 3rd quarter when he asked blatche and junmar to pound it inside. Had they went to the post right from the get go, NZ would've lost all their bigs to 5 fouls.

Kouame is from ateneo. AJ is not. I think there is some factor there.

Anyway, I am sure coach tab is willing for Kai Kouame AJ trio naman if all are available

[Chef30]

I try to see why Tab is so excited about a Kai-Kouame duo more than a Kai-aj tandem. Yeah, Aj Edu has been injured for quite a time now but we've seen the two play together and id say aj is the much better player compared to kouame, or, at least, was.

Anyway, i remember when gilas under Tab baldwin played new Zealand, he did adjust to salvage the win but came late. IIRC, it was round mid 3rd quarter when he asked blatche and junmar to pound it inside. Had they went to the post right from the get go, NZ would've lost all their bigs to 5 fouls.

You nailed it, bro! I really admire how you think. You're a @#$%& GENIUS! Parang 1+1 lang hehe.

[Chef30]

Sus why marvel at simple math.

Pasensya ka na. Ganyan talaga ako kababaw. Basta IDOL kita!

Trans: I'm you're no.1 fan. I hope you don't mind.

[PeeZones]

Bro overtime elite is a platform for high school players and players maxed at 19, basa naman ng articles.

The G-League was a chance to play against players who are done with college and have played in the NBA. In the G-League, Kai would have been part of the being the youngest in the league. In Overtime elite, he would be one of the oldest.

lol ikaw magbasa. You should stop watching bball and just read stats. You cant even factor why kai's stat is lesser with ignite and why mobley's stat was better. Mobley was recipient of constant passes by his brother Isiah Mobley and his teammates. Kai was averaging 5 to 8pts per game even without receiving decent passes. If kai was receiving passes point blank or on scoring positions, he would have easily average more than 10.

Overtime elite would form a league for TOP PROSPECTS. That would still not be a patsy league. Who would on their sane mind offer at least 100k USD for 30 players if not all of them were elite or really good ones. Are you expecting that the players would be Julian Newman type?lol

You cant even state why mobley is better.lol Mobley posting up looks so mediocre his hooks were awkward. Even his rolls werent smooth. Check Kai post moves and PNR rolls and pops.lol stick to being armchair fan and stop blabbering without analyzing in depth.

[PeeZones]

If kai can execute complex moves with ease against gleague players timestamp 29sec, then how easy will it be to score if given passes in scoring positions.lol analyze din konti keysa puro comment. The point here Kai is arguably at par with mobley in terms of talent and as a prospect. What kai needs is more exposure against better competition. Kai had proven that he could excel even way younger than his opponents.

[thatweirdguy]

Kmart Jr is a scrub. I dunno why he keeps on getting 20 mpg. Probably to help the rockets tank. His stats is decent his FG% is even in the high 50s but he fails the eye test.

Spaeking of 19 year olds I didn't know that Poku is only 19. Hes another guy who's getting major minutes despite being terrible. OKC fans loved him though

[Alex07]

the question remains, when will Kai enter the NBA draft? hoping he has an NBA type body by then

[thatweirdguy]

Kai has a still maturing body. If he joins this year, then perhaps he won't come with that. Whether if he can contribute depends on what will be asked of him. If he ends up on a team that requires a utility big, he will struggle.

For the sake of discussion, what could've it been if kai instead went to the NCAA and say ended up with Gonzaga? As dominating as the zags were, the lack of bench took its toll and it happened right in the finals. Would've kai made a difference specially since petrusev left for the pros

I was just about to post this too. Another sayang opportunity. I would say he probably could have given them another option in the post. Is Kai a one and done candidate or is the type who'd maximize his eligibility?

[mathematicianrcg]

Kai has a still maturing body. If he joins this year, then perhaps he won't come with that. Whether if he can contribute depends on what will be asked of him. If he ends up on a team that requires a utility big, he will struggle.

For the sake of discussion, what could've it been if kai instead went to the NCAA and say ended up with Gonzaga? As dominating as the zags were, the lack of bench took its toll and it happened right in the finals. Would've kai made a difference specially since petrusev left for the pros

I always think Kai is ineligible for US ncaa

But for the sake of discussion.

Kai's performance as First Year in US NCAA will determine if he is a one and done, or needed more years. It is likely that Kai will ride the bench, that is a norm for US ncaa (Unless you are top propsects like Cade).

Thats why I prefereed G league Ignite than US NCAA. Atleast Kai will be a starting Center, or atleast in rotation.

As for if Kai play significant minutes for zags. Hard to tell. But it will give zags a different dimension in their game.

Suggs Kai combo. Hmmm. Interesting.

Anyway, we need to wait about 2 months now before combine