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Originally posted by JAMSKIE View Post
What if Oftana struggles in the world level but he would be serviceable as a rotation player in the Asian level, should we give him a passing mark? Or maybe we should try other options like a Will Navarro or a Ken Tuffin?
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Originally posted by NOiNU View PostUnpopular opinion but I’d cut on Oftana and Perez’ playing time and give more to guys like Tamayo and Quiambao. A guard rotation of Ramos, Newsome and Brownlee should suffice, with Oftana and Perez providing spot minutes rather than rotation player pt. These two are probably the least impactful of all the rotation players. This coming from an Oftana big fan.Originally posted by TheRodster21 View PostI think Oftana doesn’t work as a shooter internationally because his release is slower. Same with NewsomeOriginally posted by one21guns View PostThis is glaring in the Turkey tune-up. Those quick close-outs are bothering Oftana. And he is not good enough yet in utilizing shot fakes and fake and drives. Taller and mobile defenders will cancel out his perimeter game. Calvin must be able to adjust real quick and Tim ought to explore alternatives on how Oftana can be more effective on offense.Originally posted by JAMSKIE View PostWhat if Oftana struggles in the world level but he would be serviceable as a rotation player in the Asian level, should we give him a passing mark? Or maybe we should try other options like a Will Navarro or a Ken Tuffin?
Good system defender, but we'll need more than that on that end from our primary local option at 3.
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Originally posted by IPC View PostOftana needs to make up for offensive struggles with defense. Thing is, he regressed defensively in the PBA, getting blown by a bit more easily.
Good system defender, but we'll need more than that on that end from our primary local option at 3.
Navarro anyone?
He's 6'6 and has better handles with proven abilities. We know he can deliver.
Hell, I'd take BRP over Perez any day.
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Originally posted by sroth3839 View PostI’d move on with Oftana if we can find a 6'5 shooter who can also defend.
Navarro anyone?
He's 6'6 and has better handles with proven abilities. We know he can deliver.
Hell, I'd take BRP over Perez any day.
As for Parks, I think that ship has sailed, unless he's willing again. I think Heading, another shooter and decent 1-on-1 defender, can do.
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Originally posted by IPC View Post
Let's give Oftana and CJ a shot this OQT. Let them show how they can contribute, especially defensively. Navarro might be able to replace Malonzo if the latter keeps getting injured.
As for Parks, I think that ship has sailed, unless he's willing again. I think Heading, another shooter and decent 1-on-1 defender, can do.
In some games, he will make clutch shots like the ones against Jordan and KSA (Nov 2023 window) but disappear in some (Asiad 2023).
If we can get exemptions for Lucero and improve Amos' defense, I’m also willing to move on from Malonzo.
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Originally posted by sroth3839 View Post
I’m getting tired of Perez tbh.
In some games, he will make clutch shots like the ones against Jordan and KSA (Nov 2023 window) but disappear in some (Asiad 2023).
If we can get exemptions for Lucero and improve Amos' defense, I’m also willing to move on from Malonzo.
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Originally posted by sroth3839 View Post
I’d move on with Oftana if we can find a 6'5 shooter who can also defend.
Navarro anyone?
He's 6'6 and has better handles with proven abilities. We know he can deliver.
Hell, I'd take BRP over Perez any day.
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Originally posted by lem0nadi View Post
Lucero will be definitely eligible for Gilas come WC 2027, and Olympics 2028 if we qualified.
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Originally posted by Rds View PostIRC years ago Tab had to choose from Navarro and Oftana. Navarro's defense won over Oftana's offense. Navarro along with Balti were part of the integral perimeter defense that helped stop Korea and their 6'7 NCAA star. However, now Oftana is a PBA star for an MVP company and Navarro's offensive skills have not really improved. But with Oftana so far useless on defense and offense. It's really time to consider Navarro.
The 3 is a key spot on defense. We need reliable defenders there.
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Originally posted by IPC View PostAs I've been saying over and over again, if our primary SF isn't a star (Bahrami or El-Khatib caliber), might as well go with a defender at that spot. We have Dwight, but he's being groomed to play guard. JB's 36. So might as well get another defensive wing.
The 3 is a key spot on defense. We need reliable defenders there.
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Originally posted by Rds View Post
Slaugher and Newsome got their exemption in their 30s. It is a fool's errand including somebody anticipating an exemption. We must focus on the development of eligibles and only consider ineligibles when they do get their exemption. Exemption is not a given. They are exemptions for a reason. We can't request exemptions for all ineligibles. It wouldn't be an exemption.
That is because the SBP did not actually apply for their exemption. They just need to apply for an exemption they think that is eligible already based on the FIBA rules. Look at the highlighted in the official book of FIBA below.
Assuming Lucero is still playing at the PBA come 2027, he has already 5 or more years of playing in the country. That seems reasonable to apply for exemption and pretty sure the governing body will approve because there is no way Zav Lucero will be playing for team USA (his primary land). Same scenario with Kai Balunggay if he decided to play for PBA. So its up to the PBA to make the league high-end in the eyes of fil-foreign who are not available. Also I assume the non-eligible fil-foreigns who play college basketball here in Philippines will definitely play in the PBA because they are not eligible to the other big asian leagues such as BLeague and KBL. Unless they are a world-caliber import which is unlikely. Hell, if Mikey Williams is eligible as local, i am pretty sure he is already playing for the Bleague/KBL right now.
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Many people here don't understand CTC's coaching Philosophy.. He would rather die together with his loyal soldiers rather than inserting new players but have no knowledge in his system... Triangle offense is hard to learn and getting new players is not so ideal w/ current situation of Gilas that still under PBA rule... Even me i want guys like Abando, Baltazar, etc... in this current roster but CTC has trust with those players... Let them be...
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Originally posted by Rds View PostAgree with you. Ironically our best wing defender in the Asian games was Newsome. He was the main defender among several against RHJ But he is 30 plus and he does give up a lot of height against big wings.
And we will need more perimeter defenders if we're not going to get Ange or a defensive-minded 4/5 (4, so that he can play next to Kai) as our NP.
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Originally posted by lem0nadi View Post
That is because the SBP did not actually apply for their exemption. They just need to apply for an exemption they think that is eligible already based on the FIBA rules. Look at the highlighted in the official book of FIBA below.
Assuming Lucero is still playing at the PBA come 2027, he has already 5 or more years of playing in the country. That seems reasonable to apply for exemption and pretty sure the governing body will approve because there is no way Zav Lucero will be playing for team USA (his primary land). Same scenario with Kai Balunggay if he decided to play for PBA. So its up to the PBA to make the league high-end in the eyes of fil-foreign who are not available. Also I assume the non-eligible fil-foreigns who play college basketball here in Philippines will definitely play in the PBA because they are not eligible to the other big asian leagues such as BLeague and KBL. Unless they are a world-caliber import which is unlikely.
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