Filipino Players in Foreign Leagues

[IPC]

Kai vs Illawarra 0 points ( 0/2 FGs ), 7 rebounds, 3 turnovers, 2 blocks, (+2) in 11 minutes.

At least that's some positive output from Kai on defense.

[hmbopbaduwap]

Pinoy players KBL season debuts:

RJ Abarrientos 13 points 7 rebounds 7 assists 1 steal

Ethan Alvano 18 points 10 assists 4 rebounds 1 steal

Rhenz Abando DNP

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/rj-ab...ef=home_feed_1

[Rds]

Kobe, well, ayun, we've seen what his deficiencies are.

Balti, on the other hand, man, he's between a rock and a hard place. He's already 25 and close to his prime. Needs playing time, but he's not getting any in Hiroshima. In the Philippines, however, he needs to be with a team that can develop and use him PROPERLY, and NT availability post-2023 may be an issue. I guess I should be thankful that Tab further honed his defensive versatility and perimeter skillset for a 4, otherwise he'd end up like a Troy Rosario, Roosevelt Adams, or MGR case if he ends up in the Philippines.

Who wouldve thought that a team would pay a lot, and even pay to bring your family, just so you would not play. Hiroshima has 3 good big world imports. Has a guard forward who at times plays small ball PF. And a JP PF. Just by looking at the depth chart there is no room for Balti. There are other teams that dont have as many bigs.

Let this be a lesson to other players. Aside from the pay they should ask the depth chart of the team. If there is a team who plays slightly less but at least guarantees PT they should take it.

[Rds]

At least that's some positive output from Kai on defense.

Yes. Without the TOs this is a solid statline for a big. Forget about being a unicorn. You are 7'3. Use your height.

[zairex]

Can you tell me why is Ryo and Asayama playing. Are they better than Balti. I really don't see the advantages of those two players

[IPC]

Who wouldve thought that a team would pay a lot, and even pay to bring your family, just so you would not play. Hiroshima has 3 good big world imports. Has a guard forward who at times plays small ball PF. And a JP PF. Just by looking at the depth chart there is no room for Balti. There are other teams that dont have as many bigs.

Let this be a lesson to other players. Aside from the pay they should ask the depth chart of the team. If there is a team who plays slightly less but at least guarantees PT they should take it.

Carl, Kevin, Will, and maybe Dave I (if he breaks out of his slump) should ask if they have a role in the squad if they wanna play abroad. Carl wants to go Japan, and is considering SoKor, but he needs a role which will get him reasonable playing time.

More PT means more development, and more development means more opportunities to get better money.

[zairex]

Carl, Kevin, Will, and maybe Dave I (if he breaks out of his slump) should ask if they have a role in the squad if they wanna play abroad. Carl wants to go Japan, and is considering SoKor, but he needs a role which will get him reasonable playing time.

More PT means more development, and more development means more opportunities to get better money.

Thats is why fewer imports in a league is beneficial

[Rds]

Can you tell me why is Ryo and Asayama playing. Are they better than Balti. I really don't see the advantages of those two players

Ryo is a 6'3 PF. Is a good outside shooter and disciplined in defense. Not athletic nor fast. Subpar handles. But he is Japanese. The other guy is an SF.

[zairex]

Ryo is a 6'3 PF. Is a good outside shooter and disciplined in defense. Not athletic nor fast. Subpar handles. But he is Japanese. The other guy is an SF.

Good outside shooter??? 20% 3pt shooter last year on 70 shots. Discipline in defense, meaning 0 blocks and 1.3 rebounds last year. Played 34 games though
Balti can play SF right?

[magic_chiongson]

Balti can play SF right?

strictly as a 3&D, yes. he has proven this in gilas. he doesn't have handles though

[hmbopbaduwap]

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/japan...ef=home_feed_2

ROOSEVELT Adams struggled in his first game with Kagawa Five Arrows as they incurred a 91-74 loss to Kumamoto Volters in the 2022-23 Japan B.League second division Saturday at Takamatsu City Gymnasium.

The Fil-Am shooter made two treys but missed his other seven shots as he logged six points and two rebounds off the bench in his Japan debut.

His addition, however, could not help Kagawa stop its four-game skid as it slid to a 1-4 card in its first home game.

Meanwhile, Jordan Heading caught fire in leading Nagasaki Velca to a 103-87 rout of Aomori Wat's at Goto Civic Gymnasium.

The Fil-Aussie gunner was a near-perfect 5-of-6 from deep for his team-high 25 points, to go with an assist and a steal as Nagasaki won three straight games to rise to 4-1.

Kobe Paras once again sat for Altiri Chiba in its 84-65 win over Fukushima Firebonds at Chiba Port Arena.

This allowed Altiri to bounce back and move up to a 3-2 card.

[Rds]

Good outside shooter??? 20% 3pt shooter last year on 70 shots. Discipline in defense, meaning 0 blocks and 1.3 rebounds last year. Played 34 games though
Balti can play SF right?

Theres no doubt to me that Balti deserves the PT more than his 6'3 JP counterpart. He is 6'7 with a long wingspan. He is good at switches and is long enough to offer rim protection. He can shoot the 3. And can be a more versatile offensive than 6'3 guy. He is a hardworker and has no track record of being a malcontent like Kobe and JGDL.

The only thing going for the JP guy is he is Japanese. Nothing wrong with that. But it makes you think why Dragonflies paid good money for Balti and just benched him. He only played 1 game and only 4 minutes and that was when a world import could not play. This is the first time Ive seen something like this in my years of watching basketball.

[zairex]

The only thing going for the JP guy is he is Japanese. Nothing wrong with that. But it makes you think why Dragonflies paid good money for Balti and just benched him. He only played 1 game and only 4 minutes and that was when a world import could not play. This is the first time Ive seen something like this in my years of watching basketball.

This is more commentary on some post here. Before PBA is saying to give more playing time for locals to develop hence only one import. But here some said that is tactical immaturity. Local should earn the minutes against import. But if its done by B. League it ok. Is this not also nepotism. How good a league B. League is if this will be done alot to our players. Even happen to Jawato, Aquino, Kobe, etc. Why is it we are hard on our own players and league but ok with other league doing it.

[Silent Killer]

strictly as a 3&D, yes. he has proven this in gilas. he doesn't have handles though

maybe that’s the issue why balty doesn’t have PT..

[sroth3839]

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/japan...ef=home_feed_2

ROOSEVELT Adams struggled in his first game with Kagawa Five Arrows as they incurred a 91-74 loss to Kumamoto Volters in the 2022-23 Japan B.League second division Saturday at Takamatsu City Gymnasium.

The Fil-Am shooter made two treys but missed his other seven shots as he logged six points and two rebounds off the bench in his Japan debut.

His addition, however, could not help Kagawa stop its four-game skid as it slid to a 1-4 card in its first home game.

Meanwhile, Jordan Heading caught fire in leading Nagasaki Velca to a 103-87 rout of Aomori Wat's at Goto Civic Gymnasium.

The Fil-Aussie gunner was a near-perfect 5-of-6 from deep for his team-high 25 points, to go with an assist and a steal as Nagasaki won three straight games to rise to 4-1.

Kobe Paras once again sat for Altiri Chiba in its 84-65 win over Fukushima Firebonds at Chiba Port Arena.

This allowed Altiri to bounce back and move up to a 3-2 card.

What would it take for Heading to be back in the pool?