Kai Sotto Thread

[ja.he]

Honestly if Kai can't even excel in Lower tier leagues like Japan or the NBL, what makes you think he is good enough to play in the Euroleague?

Depth charts in the top Euro teams are insane when compared to NBL rosters. Kai would have a real hard time cracking a rotation on any top Euro team.

The other thing to consider is Kai obviously doesn't have a European passport so teams would have to sign him as an import. There is a hella lot of competition to get an import spot on a top team as you're competing with all the fringe NBA guys.

I will not call NBL a lower-tier league. It is actually one of the consensus top leagues in the world in terms of level of play.

[Johnny Bananas]

Even if Kai somehow get to play in this tournament and produce some really good numbers, that's not a guaranteed contract anyway.



He already played in NBL, Australians play exactly like Europeans with more physicality. He was not effective there either, what makes you think he's better suited in Europe?

NBL game style is more of a mix between Europe and NBA.

Not as structured as the European game and more free flowing like the NBA, but with FIBA rules.

In my opinion the NBL is still the best place for Kai to develop. The problem is NBL players get paid peanuts compared to Japan, China and top Euro clubs.

[CoJ]

NBL game style is more of a mix between Europe and NBA.

Not as structured as the European game and more free flowing like the NBA, but with FIBA rules.

In my opinion the NBL is still the best place for Kai to develop. The problem is NBL players get paid peanuts compared to Japan, China and top Euro clubs.

too bad, his inner circle prioritized a bigger paycheck, cant fault them though, they only have a small window to earn money and probably the inner circle also have doubts regarding Kai making it to the NBA so just grab every big contract that is offered.

[ja.he]

NBL game style is more of a mix between Europe and NBA.

Not as structured as the European game and more free flowing like the NBA, but with FIBA rules.

In my opinion the NBL is still the best place for Kai to develop. The problem is NBL players get paid peanuts compared to Japan, China and top Euro clubs.

Kai should play in Mexico or in Puerto Rico, that's the closest to the G-League level of play.

[Palermo500]

There are so many Tier-2 and Tier-3 leagues in Europe where he can develop his game IF MONEY IS NOT THE ISSUE.

I doubt he will be able to crack Europe's Tier-1 leagues but I'm pretty sure Tier-2 is doable.

Unfortunately for him, it seems MONEY is the only thing that concerns the people around him.

Money + Shortcuts + Unrealistic Goals + Limited Skills = Recipe for Disaster

That’s the issue with Philippine politics man. It’s sad it’s even in sports. Kai could live been in a much better position if people around him cared about his development and more honest with him.

I wouldn’t mind him playing in a tier 2 league in Europe and can maybe help the team play in the Eurocup or something like that . It’s still a step up than the PBA and better exposure.

I don’t know much about him, but isn’t he rich cause his father was a player? I wish his management just stopped getting too greedy and supported him without thinking money first.

[CoJ]

That’s the issue with Philippine politics man. It’s sad it’s even in sports. Kai could live been in a much better position if people around him cared about his development and more honest with him.

I wouldn’t mind him playing in a tier 2 league in Europe and can maybe help the team play in the Eurocup or something like that . It’s still a step up than the PBA and better exposure.

I don’t know much about him, but isn’t he rich cause his father was a player? I wish his management just stopped getting too greedy and supported him without thinking money first.

not that rich to warrant a sustainable lifestyle abroad, his dad is a career end of the bench guy and was only in the PBA for a short amount of time, in short, the family is living off kai now

[Johnny Bananas]

I mean Kai had 2 seasons to develop in the NBL. He just developed a lot slower than what most people anticipated. This stagnant develop along with his obvious flaws is what most likely turned off NBA scouts when it came to draft time.

At that age is when you should have rapid development and Kai's ceiling for potential upside is obviously limited.

Kai most likely will still become the Filipino GOAT and make millions of dollars in Japan and China. That really is something not to be ashamed about.

[B L A C K S U N]

NBL game style is more of a mix between Europe and NBA.

Not as structured as the European game and more free flowing like the NBA, but with FIBA rules.

In my opinion the NBL is still the best place for Kai to develop. The problem is NBL players get paid peanuts compared to Japan, China and top Euro clubs.

The difference is pretty minor, European teams are also used to American style of basketball since they have a lot of American imports playing there.

[thatweirdguy]

I mean Kai had 2 seasons to develop in the NBL. He just developed a lot slower than what most people anticipated. This stagnant develop along with his obvious flaws is what most likely turned off NBA scouts when it came to draft time.

At that age is when you should have rapid development and Kai's ceiling for potential upside is obviously limited.

Kai most likely will still become the Filipino GOAT and make millions of dollars in Japan and China. That really is something not to be ashamed about.

That's not enough for some .He has to be better than Wemby, Chet, Mobley, Wiseman, Yao, Porzingis etc..

[PaulLee3]

Shabu o Rugby? Did the guy like bet money or Kai? Lol
the game be starting rn

Probablly both

I understand the Jordansexuals Kobesexuals, Currysexuals, and LeBronsexuals. They rooted for players who were a good basketball players. But telling me Kai is better than Wembayama is delusional. he even pm me some propanities

[PaulLee3]

It always been Kai Sotto's weakness

[Johnny Bananas]

Cringe

[PaulLee3]

Cringe

LMAO. He got benched because his game is not nba level,

[C2Hamm]

though both not productive, Kihei got limited mins like Kamaka yesterday.so would fans want to watch limited play time? or just stay in bench if playing time wont be significant?

[greenarcher]

You know as a Filipino Hoop fan and Kai supporter, it is disheartening to see him getting DNPs in his First stint in the SL. I know that him making the NBA roster is a longshot, but it hurts that the reality is that it is even more far than we expected. For now, please focus on the National team Kai, add more to your game.
For the haters though, I hope you are really happy seeing him 'fail'.
Sad day again for Filipino NBA hoop dreams.

LOL at the guilt trip and self-pity. Typical Peenoise fan who got budol'ed by social media.

I'm happy delusional fans finally realizing Kai is not as good as they think and that Wasserman cannot give him an NBA spot.