Filipino Players in Foreign Leagues

[cocoyg]

Kai actually was fun to watch in his last game. He was very active defensively. His impact was evident even if he contributed only 5pts.

He is getting better every game. Little by little.

If you guys just watch him grow as a player instead of focusing on his NBA chances then this thread and IBN won't be as toxic.

[DAdmiral]

Kai actually was fun to watch in his last game. He was very active defensively. His impact was evident even if he contributed only 5pts.

He is getting better every game. Little by little.

If you guys just watch him grow as a player instead of focusing on his NBA chances then this thread and IBN won't be as toxic.

Totally agree, as i said it would all be positive , if we're not taking about his remote draft chances

[CoJ]

Kai actually was fun to watch in his last game. He was very active defensively. His impact was evident even if he contributed only 5pts.

He is getting better every game. Little by little.

If you guys just watch him grow as a player instead of focusing on his NBA chances then this thread and IBN won't be as toxic.

very well said, its not that people hate the kid, the delusional hype is actually what turned off a lot of people

[DAdmiral]

This scrub is in mock drafts.. Seriously? I don't see this scrub got drafted before Kai. Zimmerman and JLA are much better than this dude but Kai match them well. Hukporti is even better than him. Timme is playing vs kids

I actually agree. Timme won't be drafted , but doesn't mean there are No 60 other players that are more likely to be drafted than Kai.

[CoJ]

interesting read, local perspective

source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/01/...ig-men/1828546

some quotes :

With this wide array of big men available in the draft, Kai Sotto needs to present himself as a high upside, skilled contributor who can specialize in a role. He would not be able to match the athleticism and physicality of the players here, but just like Chet Holmgren, that can be looked over.

The gap between Division 1 and the NBA is still wide, and there are also international prospects and non-NCAA prospects (ex. LaMelo Ball) who became better than college stars. Thus, Kai Sotto does not have to dominate the NBL or wherever he plays. He just needs to show scouts how his game can translate to the NBA, and how these can help a team.

[Rds]

He's definitely more active now. Playing in shorter minutes probably helped. I noticed that a lot of his points were assisted/ easy shots. It would be nice if were allowed to create his own shot though it's understandable they're bringing him along slowly instead of spoon feeding him everything. He gets ti focus on things.

Thats good to hear. The spin article mentioned he a plus 12. I agree. He has to have impact defensively so he will earn regular minutes. This bodes well for Gilas as well.

[DAdmiral]

So mock drafts are wrong regarding timme but correct about kai?

No Timme is only included in some mocks, there are easily 50 more prospects that are more frequently mentioned. While Kai is not mentioned at all in the last 12 months, each mock is never 100 % accurate , that's impossible for predictions . but 50 or so players who are mentioned at least 10 times by different mocks are definitely more likely to be drafted . So essentially there are 50 others who are favorites to be drafted, Timme /Ariel are a dark horse (50 -70 range), but Kai is a super underdog to be drafted (80 to 110) . it's that simple. this is not difficult to understand and is the consensus common opinion, why are some trying to deny it and change the reality of the true situation.

[DAdmiral]

This is exactly the point. Wala naman sa mga positive posts ang nagfofocus sa NBA draft eh. Yung mga nega lang ang nalalabas ng issue na yan. Personally I dont even watch the NBA except pag championship na. My main concern is how Kai can progress and become the centerpiece for GILAS. Kaya itong is Analyzed parang nagsasalsal lang in public to show off his predictions and KajuBurnik and Tae hanging on to his balls.

Look at post who brings up the exaggeration and draft discussion it's you guys.. I've mentioned all the positives on Kai's improvement within appropriate context (key 36er player and 1st homegrown in top 100). Then you guys who start saying no he is certain to be drafted.. and call serious draft prospects Ariel , Timme and Dieng as scrubs. Who's exaggerating Kai as a draft prospect? Who's making mocking draft mocks as wrong. And making up stories that Kai is a higher rated prospect than others in Mocks?
You're the guys bringing up the topic that Kai is really a serious draft prospect contrary to mock ratings

[tomcat]

Saying Kai is a serious draft prospect despite not being in the mocks isn't an exaggeration nor is it being delusional, it's just you thinking so because you are a simpleton. Opinions leaning towards Kai being a serious draft prospect are based on a lot of things. A 19yo 7'3 who's very mobile and an above average athlete is not common. Also, contrary to what some dimwits think, his still raw physique is actually a big plus in terms of his ceiling. If a raw body like that can somewhat hold its own against grown ass rugged bigs in a league that claims to be one of the top leagues in the world, how much when that body matures. If with that raw physique, he's already posting better stats than most of the other "prospects" in the NBL, how much more when his physique reaches its peak? On the other hand, there are the likes of Hukporti who reached physical maturity early, that's their advantage RIGHT NOW, and with that advantage, if they're really that good, they should be dominating because if not, what more when they move up to play against real grown men in the NBA? With that advantage taken away, where will they go to? That's why the doubts about Hukporti being a legitimate NBA potential. Look at his and Kai's stats. Now use your brain ever for once, ask yourself, what more when Kai's physical maturity catches up? Pano na? I'm telling you, that NBA ready body is not a ticket to the NBA, he's got to show something else.

“I think for every scout that I’ve spoken to so far from around the NBA that wanna know about Kai Sotto and his personality, what he can bring and where he fits, I said no doubt he’s gonna be [in the NBA].” said Coach CJ Bruton.

[PeeZones]

“I think for every scout that I’ve spoken to so far from around the NBA that wanna know about Kai Sotto and his personality, what he can bring and where he fits, I said no doubt he’s gonna be [in the NBA].” said Coach CJ Bruton.

When the question is already beyond actual games and dwells in the non bball side, that is a real determinant of REAL NBA INTEREST.

that is already beyond normal and they have spent a lot of time background checking Kai. Usual scouting is with game tapes and actual games. Next would be attitude and checking for injuries.

For all the NEGATRONS, let see each other come May or June! Wala namang kwenta kakaargue sainyu.lol Even Hukporti's scouting report by espn is too outdated.lol bobo lang nagrerely on a MOCK that doesnt really check games. As usual gullible naman at uto2 mga negatrons. Di marunong mgcheck at makaprocess on their own.

[tomcat]

When the question is already beyond actual games and dwells in the non bball side, that is a real determinant of REAL NBA INTEREST.

that is already beyond normal and they have spent a lot of time background checking Kai. Usual scouting is with game tapes and actual games. Next would be attitude and checking for injuries.

For all the NEGATRONS, let see each other come May or June! Wala namang kwenta kakaargue sainyu.lol Even Hukporti's scouting report by espn is too outdated.lol bobo lang nagrerely on a MOCK that doesnt really check games. As usual gullible naman at uto2 mga negatrons. Di marunong mgcheck.lol

Mock draft writers are checking videos of all matches(whole game) of the top 100 players in their list. ( One game is more or less 1 hour and 30 minutes multiply that with 100 players in their mock draft and multiply again to games played by that 100 players from the time their last mock draft to the time they release their updated or latest kock draft)..

[juggler]

When the question is already beyond actual games and dwells in the non bball side, that is a real determinant of REAL NBA INTEREST.

that is already beyond normal and they have spent a lot of time background checking Kai. Usual scouting is with game tapes and actual games. Next would be attitude and checking for injuries.

For all the NEGATRONS, let see each other come May or June! Wala namang kwenta kakaargue sainyu.lol Even Hukporti's scouting report by espn is too outdated.lol bobo lang nagrerely on a MOCK that doesnt really check games. As usual gullible naman at uto2 mga negatrons. Di marunong mgcheck at makaprocess on their own.

Away away pa kayo. Put your money where your mouth is. Magpustahan na lang kayo ng kabilang group. Kung madraft si Kai alis sila dito sa IBN. Kung di madraft alis kayo dito.

Ginagawa nyo to PEX. Biglang nagkasquammy dito. San ba mga to nanggaling?

[PeeZones]

Mock draft writers are checking videos of all matches(whole game) of the top 100 players in their list. ( One game is more or less 1 hour and 30 minutes multiply that with 100 players in their mock draft and multiply again to games played by that 100 players from the time their last mock draft to the time they release their updated or latest kock draft)..

It would already be generous to say that they at least check twice each of that 100 players in a year.lol

They just rely on the grapevine.

Kai is a very unique and athletic 7'3 player. He change the game yesterday with just playing 12minutes. ill take him over banchero and holgrem any day. Kai's upside is very high and he could be a game changer in his peak.

Real NBA SCOUTS wont divulge their reports. They will keep it within their team until draft day.

[CoJ]

Away away pa kayo. Put your money where your mouth is. Magpustahan na lang kayo ng kabilang group. Kung madraft si Kai alis sila dito sa IBN. Kung di madraft alis kayo dito.

Ginagawa nyo to PEX. Biglang nagkasquammy dito. San ba mga to nanggaling?

second that motion, lets nake a betting pool for this, just like old times, Php 1k minimum bet

[juggler]

second that motion, lets nake a betting pool for this, just like old times, Php 1k minimum bet

Tahimik mga gago. Kunwari di nakikita. Kung naniniwala talaga sila sa mga pinagsasabi nila, ilabas nila mga bayag nila. Walang kumakasa eh. lol