Kai Sotto Thread

[Silent Killer]

[Giannis34GOD]

What we should be watching out for come Summer League are those teams that he had worked out before during the pre-draft. If they wanna bring back Kai for their SL team, that means they saw something they could work on.

Kai has improved from draft day up to now, but would it be enough to earn him an NBA roster spot? He’s got time to further improve his game and physique. Although I am not that optimistic this Summer League would be the day, I am certain there’s no way but up for him. I still believe another year or two is what it’d take for him to get to the level he’d earn a GM’s nod, but I ain’t holding my breath and would simply enjoy the ride.

So it means Kai will take a break from Gilas training somewhere in July to join Summer League? That's OK in my opinion... Kai is sure lock for Gilas FIBA WC line up for sure... How about asking NBA officials to join Summer League just like China and Croatia (Although Croats didn't qualify last 2019 FIBA WC) did before FIBA WC?

[CoJ]

lol at those claiming that Kai to Hiroshima is fake news, anyway dont feed the troll pala

[mapuakid]

Meanwhile at mainbasket (ID) ig post about:kai, pinoy-indo keyboard warriors are battling it out on dmx vs kai.

[DAdmiral]

lol at those claiming that Kai to Hiroshima is fake news, anyway dont feed the troll pala

It's funny , cause so what , if it isn't a verified rumor, it's not like the rumor is a knock on Kai, isn't a good thing that their is a buzz going around real or not that many teams are interested in Kai.. how's that a bad thing? and what's the point of ensuring all rumors are already confirmed , they're called rumors for a reason . I would be more concerned if there is no "noise " buzz at all.
here is nother thing " really who cares if there is a buzz that there is interest in Kai to be invited in summer league and camp , (that's to be expected) , i mean it would be totally a shocker if no one was totally not interested. ( like no one say absolutely no one will invite Pinder or Waandenberg for SL ( that's silly) , the bigger news is actually why the heck are we mentioning summer league invites in February ? ( that's foolish, talk .. as if the teams already know who they will invite LOL, talk about hype, gimick .

[Giannis34GOD]

Meanwhile at mainbasket (ID) ig post about:kai, pinoy-indo keyboard warriors are battling it out on dmx vs kai.

Well... DMX will have a stellar career in Asian leagues if his US journey will not work (particularly NBA journey)... For sure B-League, KBL or even NBL will love him in their respective leagues... Aside that he is talented (In Asian standards), He has tons of followers in Indonesia (same as Kai in the Philippines)... SEA brothers should help each other to strengthen basketball in ASEAN region....

[Silent Killer]

Kai’s first game will be against carl tamayo and the ryukyu

https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/kai-sotto-to-make-hiroshima-debut-against-carl-tamayo-ryukyu/261297

[jasper222]

lol at those claiming that Kai to Hiroshima is fake news, anyway dont feed the troll pala

Lol, the tweet that said it was a gossip account. At least we do our due diligence, unlike some here who refute entire news articles just because.

Meanwhile at mainbasket (ID) ig post about:kai, pinoy-indo keyboard warriors are battling it out on dmx vs kai.

DMX has a better chance of getting into the NBA than Kai has. Our way of sending and supporting players to the NBA pathway is always looking for shortcuts and/or has some hiccups when it comes to promotions.

[NOiNU]

It's funny , cause so what , if it isn't a verified rumor, it's not like the rumor is a knock on Kai, isn't a good thing that their is a buzz going around real or not that many teams are interested in Kai.. how's that a bad thing? and what's the point of ensuring all rumors are already confirmed , they're called rumors for a reason . I would be more concerned if there is no "noise " buzz at all.
here is nother thing " really who cares if there is a buzz that there is interest in Kai to be invited in summer league and camp , (that's to be expected) , i mean it would be totally a shocker if no one was totally not interested. ( like no one say absolutely no one will invite Pinder or Waandenberg for SL ( that's silly) , the bigger news is actually why the heck are we mentioning summer league invites in February ? ( that's foolish, talk .. as if the teams already know who they will invite LOL, talk about hype, gimick .

Yeah, agree. We all better be mentioning top 100 invites at this point and beyond till forever. That’s a better way of looking at things—negatively and in the past rather than positively and into the future. Anything positive about Kai we should downplay and consider foolish talk.

[thatweirdguy]

Lol, the tweet that said it was a gossip account. At least we do our due diligence, unlike some here who refute entire news articles just because.



DMX has a better chance of getting into the NBA than Kai has. Our way of sending and supporting players to the NBA pathway is always looking for shortcuts and/or has some hiccups when it comes to promotions.

Agree with this. I hope they don't muck this up. Sometimes it isn't just because of one's basketball ability. Kai would have been a much better position if he was with better handlers.

[fthesaint]

NBA is not going anywhere so Kai and his handlers should keep it simple and not overcomplicate things, especially since he has the luxury of time. What is important is to keep on improving and in whichever league he plays, his mindset should be not just to help his team win but to dominate, and every time he gets to don the national jersey, he should work his socks off and lead the team to victory. He has special abilities for a big man the NBA or any basketball league in the world simply couldn't ignore.
Keep improving - Dominate (while earning big bucks ) - Represent - Be Noticed -> NBA

[mapuakid]

Kai is the NBL23 Chemist Warehouse Fans MVP

[Linusports]

Kai is the NBL23 Chemist Warehouse Fans MVP

@NBL

THE FANS HAVE SPOKEN Kai Sotto is your #NBL23
@ChemistWhouse
Fans MVP for the second straight season #TheGazeys live on ESPN + the NBL social channels


All votes were from Australia right? (I'll certainly miss NBL and Adelaide) them support towards KAI feels genuine...
*whatever happens this 2023-2024 NBA offseason with KAI - knock on wood he don't get sign by an NBA Team, Hope he comebacks to 36ers and be part of their lead.

[PaVi]

Import in PBA and Asian-import in Japan are totally different things. If what you mean is Kai being a PBA-type import where he's the main option, that's the coach's discretion. Hiroshima can take that gamble since they're at the top of the standings. Kai will make them formidable ala-Ateneo Blue Eaglets in the UAAP Jrs.

When you watched a game, you know who are imports, because they play, act, contribute, and impact the game as imports and not as locals. Even if locals are having a good game, you know and expect what those imports bring to the table.

[paliganibossalfrancis]

When you watched a game, you know who are imports, because they play, act, contribute, and impact the game as imports and not as locals. Even if locals are having a good game, you know and expect what those imports bring to the table.

As I've said PBA and BLeague Asian quota (Kiefer, BRP, Thirdy, Wright, Kobe, Dwight) imports are different. Those mentioned are signed to contribute to the system, not carry the team (12-15ppg is enough), whereas in the PBA when you sign Jonathon Simmons, Justin Brownlee, Quincy Miller and Terrence Jones you expect them to carry the load (25-35ppg is a must), aside from scoring they have to make the whole team look good too, plus they also get the favor on calls.

It will be interesting to see how Hiroshima will treat Kai and what role he's gonna have. But given the caliber of the BLeague, which is slightly lower than the NBL and arguably par with PBA, he's gotta be the main option, an imposing presence down low and a reliable shooter. When he was in the NBL, the ball had to go through Franks, Cleveland and Randall II first, while Kai cleans up their mess or bails them out when trapped. In the BLeague he has an opportunity to showcase the whole repertoire.