Kai Sotto Thread

[jasper222]

We've been saying it since the beginning, hype (highlights) > substance (fundamentals) brought by Kainatics and vloggers.

Although this coming summer League I'm sure Kai will get an invite the same way Parks did. Of course, more highlights incoming lol

Oh yes you definitely said this when Kai spearheaded the U19 team.

I'm calling it now- once Kai gets an invite in Summer League and if he doesn't perform = coach's and team mate's fault

I don't know about the others but I've seen Kai's refusal to contest for rebounds. Kahit effort stat na lang weather2x lang, so if he doesn't at least get decent stats equivalent to his minutes played then I'm ready to set down the Kai flag.

I just don't mock people who believe in Kai. Blog boys are nothing but nerds interested in ball.

[jasper222]

Bottom line, the Ignite, Adelaide and Hiroshima coaches think Sotto is not good enough to finish the game and mostly rides the bench. Because of the red flags of strength issues, lateral quickness or non-switchable big, lack of high motor and lack of explosiveness. These are evident since time immemorial. He gets easily smothered.

He’s NOT NBA material. What’s the next excuse? Age because he’s only 21? lol . Well some here projected him to be drafted into the NBA (a top 10 pick) and even assessed he would surpass the likes of Okajuwon, Duncan etc. Great vision and eye for projecting prospects. lol

Some being one person?

There are many rookies in the NBA who didn't belong in the league after getting drafted and some undrafted who got signed. I see the same problems as everyone else, I just don't shift all the blame towards the kid. Nor do I act like Kai doesn't deserve some of the blame.

[The_Big_Cat]

Some being one person?

There are many rookies in the NBA who didn't belong in the league after getting drafted and some undrafted who got signed. I see the same problems as everyone else, I just don't shift all the blame towards the kid. Nor do I act like Kai doesn't deserve some of the blame.

We have a Kai NBA Draft prediction thread. More than half of the members that participated predicted him to be drafted without considering the available facts on hand like the non-appearance on ESPN’s Top 100 Mock draft, no invitation to the GLeague Elite Camp, no invitation in NBA Draft combine and no invitation to the green room on draft day.

But make no mistake I still support Sotto in every level of competition he participates. I am just against those who exaggerates and gives unrealistic projections and truths.

[NightShift]

I'm calling it now- once Kai gets an invite in Summer League and if he doesn't perform = coach's and team mate's fault

It's highly probable that Kai won't perform well in Summer League as it's every man for himself out there. You won't get noticed and have the stats if you are passive.

[NightShift]

But make no mistake I still support Sotto in every level of competition he participates. I am just against those who exaggerates and gives unrealistic projections and truths.

This! I don't even blame Kai for his strength deficiencies right now. Maybe he'll get stronger when he grows older. I just don't see him being NBA material.

[Juan Lun]

Oh yes you definitely said this when Kai spearheaded the U19 team.

I'm talking about the time Kainatics started hyping him, "he's a sure top 10 draft pick" "more skilled than HOF's" "faster than NBA bigs like Zubac, Adams etc

I don't know about the others but I've seen Kai's refusal to contest for rebounds. Kahit effort stat na lang weather2x lang, so if he doesn't at least get decent stats equivalent to his minutes played then I'm ready to set down the Kai flag.

I just don't mock people who believe in Kai. Blog boys are nothing but nerds interested in ball.

I'm referring to the Kainatics (trolls who spread toxicity and misinformation, well most of them are gone anyway) not the sensible people who believe in Kai

[jasper222]

We have a Kai NBA Draft prediction thread. More than half of the members that participated predicted him to be drafted without considering the available facts on hand like the non-appearance on ESPN’s Top 100 Mock draft, no invitation to the GLeague Elite Camp, no invitation in NBA Draft combine and no invitation to the green room on draft day.

But make no mistake I still support Sotto in every level of competition he participates. I am just against those who exaggerates and gives unrealistic projections and truths.

I remember that thread, I said he would be drafted early to mid 2nd rd. But regardless, how do you determine what are exaggerations and unrealistic projections, when you laughed at people who had genuine issues with other people concerning Kai, implying that they never blamed Kai in the slightest? Hard to believe one is being impartial with that.

The reason I don't count those draft day events anymore is because we're past it already. Almost a year in fact. Plus there have been many players who got into the NBA without that specific avenue before. Just because it was applicable before doesn't mean it's still applicable, and there were a number of teams who invited Kai for a workout, even a last minute one (forgot which one, I think it was Chicago). If people who think Kai was never NBA material discard events that showed his potential like U19 and TSF as just lazy PR stunts, then I'm free to do the same with green room invites which only extend until draft day and no more.

I'm talking about the time Kainatics started hyping him, "he's a sure top 10 draft pick" "more skilled than HOF's" "faster than NBA bigs like Zubac, Adams etc

I'm referring to the Kainatics (trolls who spread toxicity and misinformation, well most of them are gone anyway) not the sensible people who believe in Kai

By IBN's definition and the reaction of some people in this thread, I'm being counted as part of the Kainatics after my comment. Naturally I'm defending my position.

[Silent Killer]

Conspiracy theorists would blame coaches Brian Shaw (Ignite) and CJ Brutton (Adelaide) for not knowing how to utilize Sotto. And now the Hiroshima coach. lol

Or the referees are out to screw Sotto and his current team. lol haha

and calling andrew gaze, the head coach and analyst, a moron..

[Juan Lun]

and calling andrew gaze the head coach and analyst a moron..

one of the Kainatics was literally cursing Tab before when Kai was outmatched by Prosper lol, no one was safe

[jasper222]

and calling andrew gaze the head coach and analyst a moron..

Oh hell no. That one is true, besides the comment about posting up. Shaquille O'Neal is an NBA MVP, 3x Finals MVP, and a 4x Champ. Doesn't mean he can't be wrong on Inside the NBA.

[Juan Lun]

Oh hell no. That one is true, besides the comment about posting up. Shaquille O'Neal is an NBA MVP, 3x Finals MVP, and a 4x Champ. Doesn't mean he can't be wrong on Inside the NBA.

What possible credentials can someone call Andrew Gaze, a respected HOF a moron for objectively assessing Kai

[Silent Killer]

one of the Kainatics was literally cursing Tab before when Kai was outmatched by Prosper lol, no one was safe

and it proves your post above this post..

[Silent Killer]

What possible credentials can someone call Andrew Gaze, a respected HOF a moron for objectively assessing Kai

jasper said that.. remember that post and look his previous post trying to be clean..

[JOI2dWorld]

jasper said that.. remember that post and look his previous post trying to be clean..

the duo of Jasper and Peezones overhyping Kai and these 2 has the guts to compare Kai to consensus future no. 1 pick Victor Wenbenyama

[Metta]

Oh hell no. That one is true, besides the comment about posting up. Shaquille O'Neal is an NBA MVP, 3x Finals MVP, and a 4x Champ. Doesn't mean he can't be wrong on Inside the NBA.

Shaq (and Barkley) are in a live show where they are constantly made to give takes that are meant to start debates and at the same time entertaining at the flick of a finger. Most of the time they have to keep talking just for the sake of talking. Their takes are like machine gun fire. Their experience is why they hit more than they miss.

Compare it to an assessment of a coach/analyst who have had time to contemplate on something. That one is like a sniper shot. He may still miss, but not by a lot.