Filipino Players in Foreign Leagues

[ja.he]

1GDL signs with BC Wolves of LKL in Lithuania.

https://www.facebook.com/100070217260939/posts/pfbid02YW7sDR19ND7CPRH3J5sVF2S9Qo8GTF3UWKDuBWVDVdGoVXt8u1HFGPReD4SCFq9Wl/

[Sikatrix]

1GDL signs with BC Wolves of LKL in Lithuania.

https://www.facebook.com/10007021726...GPReD4SCFq9Wl/

Great news. Ive been saying this for a long time but the goal shouldnt be the BLeague or the KBL. Of course money talks so we cant blame the players but talent wise top tier EU is another level.

[ja.he]

Great news. Ive been saying this for a long time but the goal shouldnt be the BLeague or the KBL. Of course money talks so we cant blame the players but talent wise top tier EU is another level.

1GDL is the first step. Will Navarro, AJ Edu, and Dalph Panopio could be the others since they are also considered Europeans.

[CoJ]

Looks like our kid Balty is having a hard time communicating with his teammates. In this video, you will see how he struggled with his English. Maybe, this and the fact that his team's frontline is loaded with world imports are the reasons why his coach is benching him.

damn, this is sad, and to think he studied in a university with a lot of english speaking conos.

[ja.he]

damn, this is sad, and to think he studied in a university with a lot of english speaking conos.

I believe that his coach is benching him not because he is not good. He was benched and will be benched because there is a language barrier between him and his teammates.

[IPC]

1GDL is the first step. Will Navarro, AJ Edu, and Dalph Panopio could be the others since they are also considered Europeans.

Hopefully, more can play in Europe in the near future, starting with the U16 and U18 kids. Can some of them make it, though?

[ja.he]

Hopefully, more can play in Europe in the near future, starting with the U16 and U18 kids. Can some of them make it, though?

Is Bulgaria part of EU? If yes, then Konov is covered. This is a good development.

[IPC]

Dwight Ramos should play in Europe... He will not level up playing in Japan only and hopefully Kai Sotto will entertain Euro leagues after his Adelaide stint...

Yeah, he should. He'll be 25 next year, approaching his prime. So, he should get into better leagues. He's really good in Asian competition, so ibang challenge naman.

[Sikatrix]

Salaries comparable to the KBL so not BLeague level. Still I hope our top prospects choose where the best competition is available and prioritize growth as a player. Cant blame them if they take the money but if we really want to grow as a basketball country then BLeague aint the way, at least in the near future.

https://twitter.com/naveenganglani/status/1583037910617821190?t=os9Cmx-6nWyvBUQw1JDxgQ&s=19

[sroth3839]

Yeah, he should. He'll be 25 next year, approaching his prime. So, he should get into better leagues. He's really good in Asian competition, so ibang challenge naman.

Turkish and ACB are possible but I'm not sure he gets noticed by the top teams: Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Fenerbah?e.

[Dotch]

1GDL is the first step. Will Navarro, AJ Edu, and Dalph Panopio could be the others since they are also considered Europeans.

They can play as a "local" as long as they hold EU passports and not take up world import slots. AFAIK, Dalph was promoted to his Italian team's senior side before he went to the states. While Will was in the bubble of Panathinaikos U-18 squad before he was recruited to play for San Beda.

[Rds]

damn, this is sad, and to think he studied in a university with a lot of english speaking conos.

It's a reality when working abroad. You need to polish your English. Mayo getting injured is an opportunity for him. I think he needs to front guys that are stronger than him like the JP guy he was matched against. He needs to also step up learning English. This is a problem with him bringing his family. Unlike, other players who need to socialize with locals and other foreigners after the games and on weekends, he needs to be with his family. And I doubt they speak English or Nihonggo there. I think he needs to hire an online English tutor. I hope Delta realizes this.

[Dotch]

Looks like our kid Balty is having a hard time communicating with his teammates. In this video, you will see how he struggled with his English. Maybe, this and the fact that his team's frontline is loaded with world imports are the reasons why his coach is benching him.

Wait, is it fact though that he cant communicate well with his teammates especially inside the court? Basketball is a universal language. If you know how to play it at the highest level, it doesnt matter where you are.. hoopers hoop, players play regardless of spoken tongue.

[k3ttch]

1GDL is the first step. Will Navarro, AJ Edu, and Dalph Panopio could be the others since they are also considered Europeans.

Yeah, but since Brexit happened AJ isn’t an EU citizen anymore.

[thatweirdguy]

damn, this is sad, and to think he studied in a university with a lot of english speaking conos.

Well didn't he had trouble finishing HS? I don't think he is the scholarly type.. you'd be surprised how hard it is for some players who spent 5 years or more in college to construct a full sentence in english.