2023 PBA Draft

[zairex]

Why did Kyt Jimenez slipped all the way down the 9th round? So an MPBL superstar is still being seen as a lesser prospect than a UAAP / NCAA or Fil-foreign talent?

Watch Bakits take on Kyt.

https://youtu.be/Lt0AdtcV7j0?si=5oU2BAFxp4bIvyhg

[greenarcher]

Why did Kyt Jimenez slipped all the way down the 9th round? So an MPBL superstar is still being seen as a lesser prospect than a UAAP / NCAA or Fil-foreign talent?

Just like Eloy Poligrates

[bluenote49]

Why did Kyt Jimenez slipped all the way down the 9th round? So an MPBL superstar is still being seen as a lesser prospect than a UAAP / NCAA or Fil-foreign talent?

The player is like a shorter version of TR7 but lacks playmaking abilities and has inefficient shooting.

[Sikatrix]

Some notable undrafted players:
AJ Benson
Jimboy Pasturan
Ammar Cosari
Joshua Gonzales
Shaq Imperial

[r1ck]

Aside from the obvious Winston pick at number 9, Converge picks were surprising to say the least.

[Sikatrix]

Aside from the obvious Winston pick at number 9, Converge picks were surprising to say the least.

Winston and Caralipio were value. The others, we'll see. Andrade and Fornillos are probably because of Danny I and Jacob Lao.

[r1ck]

I can see Bryan Santos being developed into a taller Kevin Racal clone. JL Delos Santos looks more promising as compared to Andrade while Fornillos is another David Murrell and Ayo didntl like him at all. To sum it up Converge's drafting was all over the place, its like they drafted based on bias rather than the needs of their team.

[CoJ]

Why did Kyt Jimenez slipped all the way down the 9th round? So an MPBL superstar is still being seen as a lesser prospect than a UAAP / NCAA or Fil-foreign talent?

he’s just internet hype, screwed up the combine as well. dob’t see him making the smb roster.

[Dotch]

he’s just internet hype, screwed up the combine as well. dob’t see him making the smb roster.

Oh Gawd. This hurt "Coach" Mav more than it hurts Kyt . The hype in the comment section is nothing but a hollow echo chamber.

NGL. he looks like Britney Griner

[Rds]

So how does a casual fan pronounces Christian's family name?

David , as in David Robinson

or David ( d'biddddddd ) , as in Ben David, the pinoy character actor


Parang si Chris lang, dati rati "Ban-Tse-ro" , pero nung na draft si nephew sa NBA, "Bankero" na.

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I think Bankero is the real pronunciation. We now know because of his nephew that the guy is Italian descent on his father’s side. Was his mother Filipina or his grandparents or great grandparents I dont know. What I liked about this draft is they put the birthplace. I always hated the contrived Philippine roots of some of the Filfors. Like they always used to announce Lassiter was from Ilocos or something when it was actually a grandparent or great grandparent.

[C2Hamm]

I think Bankero is the real pronunciation. We now know because of his nephew that the guy is Italian descent on his father’s side. Was his mother Filipina or his grandparents or great grandparents I dont know. What I liked about this draft is they put the birthplace. I always hated the contrived Philippine roots of some of the Filfors. Like they always used to announce Lassiter was from Ilocos or something when it was actually a grandparent or great grandparent.

Paolo Banchero's dad and Chris Banchero's dad are cousins from their father side. both of which are of Italian descent. If im not mistaken, Paolo's mom is American while Chris' is of Filipino descent. so Paolo has 0 pinoy blood.

Christian david's fanily name should be same with how we pronounce Lon David's family name. da'bid.

[dubidub]

On the third round picks, Mendoza, Mallillin and Fornillos all basically failed in the Tab system to be honest but were high level HS recruits so maybe teams are betting on past pedigree. Daves and Maandenburg at least made the rotation but have been out of the limelight since both gave up years. on UAAP eligibility hence I think they dropped.

Not just Ateneo but some guys really shouldve declared last season. I think Fran Yu is late first early second material last season tbh.

All three along with Verano have been very productive in the MPBL. They have very good shooting splits and contribute across the board.

[Rds]

All three along with Verano have been very productive in the MPBL. They have very good shooting splits and contribute across the board.

I like to see if any of the MPBL guys pan out. Watching Pampanga this year gave me some appreciation for guys like Concepcion and Apolonio.

[ja.he]

ROS just got bigger in the blink of an eye. Villegas (6'8), Datu (6'7) and Galinato (6'6). Yeng's team will no longer have size problems.

[CoJ]

maybe the reason why kobe didnt declare for this yr is there is a big likelihood that he’ll drop to the 2nd rd