Kai Sotto Thread

[Rds]

I would assume it’s mostly aversion (from the SBP) to paying Kai’s insurance in case he gets injured.

Kai’s agents since his TSF have been massive pricks. More concerned about marketing than actual skills development. EWP was probably the worst of the lot.

Why would his insurance be high? We don't need to pay insurance for JC anyway.

[zairex]

Why would his insurance be high? We don't need to pay insurance for JC anyway.

It could jeopardize his contract with B. League. Usually insurance is about 10% or lower of a player contract.

[Silent Killer]

I won't be surprised if the current Kai fiasco has to do with money.

all i can say is LOL..

[ARMIR]

I won't be surprised if the current Kai fiasco has to do with money.

It always does,since he was 16 and designated breadwinner of the family.

[Rds]

It always does,since he was 16 and designated breadwinner of the family.

It was a good idea to have family travelling with him. But that also meant they had to spend more to support Ervin and to offset Ervin’s lost of income. It seems it was the wrong decision for Kai’s development. From what I know other basketball prodigies did not have family traveling and permanently staying with them where ever they went.

That extra cost came back to bite them. Their agency always looked for the quick buck instead of steady but surer development.

[Metta]

It was a good idea to have family travelling with him. But that also meant they had to spend more to support Ervin and to offset Ervin’s lost of income. It seems it was the wrong decision for Kai’s development. From what I know other basketball prodigies did not have family traveling and permanently staying with them where ever they went.

That extra cost came back to bite them. Their agency always looked for the quick buck instead of steady but surer development.

Famous athletes having an entourage (family or friends) living with them is not that unusual. It's especially common for those who start their career and move to a different place early like Kai. A good example of someone who had a positive effect is Pacquiao's Buboy. It's invaluable to have someone like that who is like an all-around assistant, bodyguard, confidant and friend.

For me, the reason Kobe Paras' career got derailed was because of too many distractions. Maybe having family with him could have kept his focus on basketball and school. So there's really no black or white answer. We have to remember, they were both minor-aged Pinoys who aren't culturally used to being independent at a young age.

In hindsight, maybe it would have been better if Kai was accompanied by a relative/close friend who was younger and low maintenance.

[Rds]

Famous athletes having an entourage (family or friends) living with them is not that unusual. It's especially common for those who start their career and move to a different place early like Kai. A good example of someone who had a positive effect is Pacquiao's Buboy. It's invaluable to have someone like that who is like an all-around assistant, bodyguard, confidant and friend.

For me, the reason Kobe Paras' career got derailed was because of too many distractions. Maybe having family with him could have kept his focus on basketball and school. So there's really no black or white answer. We have to remember, they were both minor-aged Pinoys who aren't culturally used to being independent at a young age.

In hindsight, maybe it would have been better if Kai was accompanied by a relative/close friend who was younger and low maintenance.

Another option would have been to keep him in Ateneo HS. They have a good track record and are included in Tabs program. Correct me if Im wrong but both Hachimura and Watanabe completed their HS in JP. Maybe shorter term NBA academy would have been better.

It seems to me that US HS/Prep trainining for our prodigies have not been effective. If the family is concerned about their emotional development why not shorter term training until they are 18 then let them go to US for college.

[Juan Lun]

Another option would have been to keep him in Ateneo HS. They have a good track record and are included in Tabs program. Correct me if Im wrong but both Hachimura and Watanabe completed their HS in JP. Maybe shorter term NBA academy would have been better.

It seems to me that US HS/Prep trainining for our prodigies have not been effective. If the family is concerned about their emotional development why not shorter term training until they are 18 then let them go to US for college.

Because they put priority on hype with TSF and and bringin Kai to Ignite when he was not ready yet, instead of actually developing his glaring weaknesses .. boot camp training in Europe for 4 years would've been the best for Kai

[TheRodster21]

Another option would have been to keep him in Ateneo HS. They have a good track record and are included in Tabs program. Correct me if Im wrong but both Hachimura and Watanabe completed their HS in JP. Maybe shorter term NBA academy would have been better.

It seems to me that US HS/Prep trainining for our prodigies have not been effective. If the family is concerned about their emotional development why not shorter term training until they are 18 then let them go to US for college.

My opinion, he stayed in the Philippines too long. He was guarding 6’5-8 centers and 5’10 guards who lacked the size and athleticism to really challenge him. He developed bad habits because of this during his developmental stage. He actually really blossomed physically and athletically at TSF, even his skills improved. It was the period from Ignite to Adelaide which was another crucial growth period where he stagnated. I don’t think Ignite was necessarily bad since it was meant as a developmental program to prepare kids for the NBA. For Kai though he needed at least 4 years of serious development at that time though since his body and skills weren’t yet NBA ready.

[CoJ]

Kai on his therapy

https://www.philstar.com/sports/2023/08/05/2286379/kai-ready-when-gilas-returns/amp/

[Kaireem]

Kai on his therapy

https://www.philstar.com/sports/2023...s-returns/amp/

hehehehe zarzuela and what a coincidence that he has this press release with aj edu and junmar playing very well

[hmbopbaduwap]

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/kai-sotto-welcome-to-join-practice-upon-gilas-return-sbp-a1374-20230806?ref=home_featured_1

Panlilio said the SBP is only waiting for Sotto to submit MRI results attesting that he's '100-percent fit to play' before signing him to a contract.

“After being informed of Kai Sotto’s injury, the SBP is just waiting for him to submit his MRI results attesting that he’s 100 perfect fit to play before signing his contract," said the SBP head.

[greenarcher]

SBP should tell everyone how much they are paying Kai.

This way the casual fans will know he is in it for the money, not "para sa bayan".

[Juan Lun]

Edu seems like the better shooter between him and Kai

[reamily]

Boy Cameron Bairstow done a god job on Aj Edu