Players that we can have naturalized

[mayfel]

PBA have loads of problems that they need to address little by little. but to stay on topic, if FSA are allowed, will their be height restrictions? will they be tagged as import or not?
allowing FSA in the PBA, specially if no height limit, will remove any reason not to allow NP to play in the PBA not as the main import. but currently, we can only play Bronwlee and Ange. maybe Dray. . so thats 3, sama na natin si Boatwright. 4. allowing FSA but not these 4 would look antagonistic to NPs. and if you allow them, most likely the big teams will get them eventually. so more inequality..

im not against the FSAs. Im pretty sure this was raised before and i like the idea. but due to the inequality in the PBA, this looks more like an even more probably issue than helping the league.

All the leagues have a super teams. It is not only in the Philippines but all over the world. But allowing FSA and NPs will increase the level of competition and it will give them a shot in the arm in competing in EASL and BCL. Ofcourse, the expansion teams should be independent and capable like Phoenix, Converge and ROS. The reason why the PBA doesnt want to expand is that, if you have 4 new independent teams plus 3 existing, it means that SMC block or MVP block cannot control the board. In this era of PBA, the one who control the board room controls the league.

[reamily]

the PBA should really do some improvement if they really want to be relevant locally and internationally, old habits and practices are ain't selling anymore.

many of us including me never thought that the recently concluded EASL finals would not be a blockbuster because we don't have any representation and apparently I was wrong..it was a sold-out.

as we all know come 2026, the B. League will introduce it's very first Rookie Draft and will remove any restrictions as far as Asian quota are concern.

it's really a very bold move on the part of Japan basketball

I remember back then in moa someone gave me free tickets to one championship in exchange of one small favor (just going to their social media page or sorts) that has no effect on your free ticket even if you didnt do...

And now EASL does'nt have any merit anymore to Fiba asia as the champion isnt automatically qualified to BCL Asia... I wouldnt be surprised that they might do a bay area dragon come the supposed start of the season (they look as if they a rich team outside)

So my conclusion is, try what easl had done in Cebu wink wink..but to not to the sense taht will make the league bankrupt.. I never imagine they will miss a person like Rhose Montreal who knew the in and out of the league...

The league which Rhose Montreal is heading (NBL) also gio full packed house in their finals game...I still believe whoever pontius pilate handling the pba marketing doesnt really know pba at heart..

[BJ_Reloaded]

I remember back then in moa someone gave me free tickets to one championship in exchange of one small favor (just going to their social media page or sorts) that has no effect on your free ticket even if you didnt do...

And now EASL does'nt have any merit anymore to Fiba asia as the champion isnt automatically qualified to BCL Asia... I wouldnt be surprised that they might do a bay area dragon come the supposed start of the season (they look as if they a rich team outside)

So my conclusion is, try what easl had done in Cebu wink wink..but to not to the sense taht will make the league bankrupt.. I never imagine they will miss a person like Rhose Montreal who knew the in and out of the league...

The league which Rhose Montreal is heading (NBL) also gio full packed house in their finals game...I still believe whoever pontius pilate handling the pba marketing doesnt really know pba at heart..

Sir Reams,

is she the one who had adventure with a referee?

because of this she was given the go signal?

that is why.

[reamily]

Sir Reams,

is she the one who had adventure with a referee?

because of this she was given the go signal?

that is why.

Correct..but the reason she was let go (although maybe some would share the real story) is that she faked her school credentials..

[BJ_Reloaded]

Correct..but the reason she was let go (although maybe some would share the real story) is that she faked her school credentials..

I think there's a lot of marketing talent out there who had the brain that could infuse fresh ideas not necessarily imitating what NBA is doing right now who really pour in lot's of serious $$$ not only for the brand but also to their fantasy apps as well.

there's so many ways to start something to make the league more appealing ro the fans again..they should really start from balancing all the team and make the league unpredictable, tweak some eligibility rules and hopefully they could invite again high caliber international teams ala BAD among others ala Jones Cup format establishing some sort of a narrative "PBA vs. the World thing".

majority of local basketball fans are more into that National team story line.

I seldom watch a game nowadays and Ninoy Aquino Stadium is a lonely place as far as TV viewing are concern.

[C2Hamm]

All the leagues have a super teams. It is not only in the Philippines but all over the world. But allowing FSA and NPs will increase the level of competition and it will give them a shot in the arm in competing in EASL and BCL. Ofcourse, the expansion teams should be independent and capable like Phoenix, Converge and ROS. The reason why the PBA doesnt want to expand is that, if you have 4 new independent teams plus 3 existing, it means that SMC block or MVP block cannot control the board. In this era of PBA, the one who control the board room controls the league.

building a super team using agreed guidelines and policies should not be a problem. LBJ's super team was great for a couple of season but was unsustainable. The Phoexnis Suns team now was suppose to be a superteam and we can see the problems caused by making this team. i have not bee watching PBA for years but reading fans reaction even vloggers episodes, it seems PBA super teams has sustained this for years. again, making a super team isnt the problem. but if the team is able to sustain this, then there is something wrong with how the league is ran if other teams are not able to catch up.

but thats a diff topic. sticking with the thread, PBA is not obligated to tell the fans everything they are planning, but showing some of their goals and how what they are doing ties up to these goals. for example, for example, if they are more concerned with ticket sales rather than allowing 2 imports, thats fine. but, dont participate at all in EASL. having 2 imports for EASL but only using 1 for the PBA season doesnt make sense. if they want to show everyone we have the best local players, dont use NP in SEA games even if other countries do. its like allowing FSA in the league. sure, good for competition, but is that what the league wants? people call Justin Brownlee Justin Noypi. talga lng? PBA wont even recognize him as a FIlipino like how our constitution now recognizes him. proof? he is still considered import. im not sure what the best course of action is, but im quite happy that we forumers got ideas to help Gilas and even some of the leagues. but its like a brainstorming session, there are so many ideas, and feelings, that we need a bit of structure and parameters to come up with something realistic ro achievable.

[reamily]

The easy way for super teams to be supported is for them to win easl even with one import they can win games

[hmbopbaduwap]

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/bennie-boatwright-arrives-to-be-gilas-naturalized-player-a2244-20240417?ref=home_featured_big

[IPC]

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/...e_featured_big

All signs pointing to him being the most likely successor once he gets naturalized, since Panlilio.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/sbp-s-al-panlilio-on-naturalization-target-bennie-boatwright-a1373-20240422

Panlilio called Bennie a younger version of JB, as did Cone. Yeah, I think so, if we take away JB's defense and playmaking ability. He can shoot, get defensive boards, and create a bit, though.

[alfrancis]

All signs pointing to him being the most likely successor once he gets naturalized, since Panlilio.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/sbp-s-al-panlilio-on-naturalization-target-bennie-boatwright-a1373-20240422

Panlilio called Bennie a younger version of JB, as did Cone. Yeah, I think so, if we take away JB's defense and playmaking ability. He can shoot, get defensive boards, and create a bit, though.

Boatwright will surely shore up Gilas frontline. Him and Kai can both start while Edu and Fajardo can come off the bench thus maintaining a twin tower on the floor.

[IPC]

Angara filed a Senate bill for Boatwright's naturalization.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/angara-files-senate-bill-seeking-bennie-boatwright-naturalizarion-a1374-20240502

[Silent Killer]

Gilas womens will also naturalize Favour Onoh

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/gilas-targets-june-22-start-for-olympic-qualifiers-buildup-a1373-20240507?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR37Q1W5hqhYEmkepRRm6tJ8zPDxSwiQ0tIXnARoOhVJItQu0lGEHbPc57s_aem_AbqsBAXJy40gy26OTQIsCeHbheATkxGfwtlyRF02ZO4h3NtNciUNL2VqWHRnLahS21KWvvvBSr4b878kPeQV_IOc

[Giannis34GOD]

Gilas womens will also naturalize Favour Onoh

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/...4b878kPeQV_IOc

Who is Favour Onoh? What is her height?

[Silent Killer]

Who is Favour Onoh? What is her height?

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/gilas-targets-june-22-start-for-olympic-qualifiers-buildup-a1373-20240507?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR37Q1W5hqhYEmkepRRm6tJ8zPDxSwiQ0tIXnARoOhVJItQu0lGEHbPc57s_aem_AbqsBAXJy40gy26OTQIsCeHbheATkxGfwtlyRF02ZO4h3NtNciUNL2VqWHRnLahS21KWvvvBSr4b878kPeQV_IOc

The SBP is also in the process of acquiring naturalization papers for 6-foot-4 Nigerian Favour Onah, now playing for UP in the UAAP, for the Gilas women’s team of coach Pat Aquino.

[Giannis34GOD]

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/gilas-targets-june-22-start-for-olympic-qualifiers-buildup-a1373-20240507?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR37Q1W5hqhYEmkepRRm6tJ8zPDxSwiQ0tIXnARoOhVJItQu0lGEHbPc57s_aem_AbqsBAXJy40gy26OTQIsCeHbheATkxGfwtlyRF02ZO4h3NtNciUNL2VqWHRnLahS21KWvvvBSr4b878kPeQV_IOc

Is she good? No updates about her or no highlights… maybe we can do to her that what we want for Ange Kouame.. An exemption to be a local player in the future… unlike mens team that so many medias and distractions, here at womens side, we can do those things w/o any notice… for atleast here… because a talent like Vanessa De Jesus can’t be ignored, but because she is always based in US, we can’t make her a local player… Hence, we can try to Onah, since she will likely fill her 5 year playing years in UAAP.. plus a league that Strong group is building for womens basketball.. we can convince her to stay for her residency and who knows, after more than 5 years, she will be classified as local player for Gilas womens.. A huge help to our size alongside Animam…