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[DAdmiral]

Well here is the thing ,  the NBA based on eye result8ng in decisions made to recruit and draft see thst versatile tall frontline players (playing at...

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https://thespinoff.co.nz/sports/11-02-2023/how-new-zealand-is-becoming-a-proven-pathway-to-the-nba

This article talks about the pace of the...

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When this guy is playing exclusively PF (4)  with his versatility and speed is all you need to know how different the space and pace of the NBL...

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He would be nowhere if he developed into a pure center or big man  notice also he also has a face up game attacking closeouts ...

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Very predictable arch type that the NBA is looking for,   swings , swings .   COOKS Deing , Brantley,  white , Travers,  Maker etc...

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https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/converge-looks-to-make-tom-vodanovich-as-their-resident-import/266736

Speaking of developing bigs, what...

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How about the Harper kid , does he have Gilas potential ?

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the reps and exposure Kai is getting in B league is really excellent for this development for FIBA competition. i think it's the perfect environment for...

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Honest answer for the qualifiers and Asia cup teams yes, he's definitely better thsn Timmins and an old Loe. 

But for the WC team in terms...

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Many of the NBTC 3 pt participants scored around 4 , threes in 25 attempts , yikes .  Something is wrong with how we train shooters 

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So Vodnavich who avg 3.5 pts in the NBL scores 39 pts in PBA in his 1st game ,  Tom is unlikely to make the WC team 

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Locals are actually unfavorably disadvantage. 
 A Vodanovich or any import can make a killing on a short term contract ,  but a local like Kai...

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When Tab ask me to organize camps (to identify prospects) the cuttoff of is U16.
In 2018 ,  NBTC has an U16 top 60 elite camp (my son was part...

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With Brantley (10 days ) and Cooks ( 4 years) recent NBA signings,  it illustrates the pathway to the NBA after 2 years from draft year (Brantley drafted...

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He (Brantley) actually played 4 ,  so finals PF Cooks and Brantley move to NBA ,   BTW Cooks is a 4 year contract 

While Vodanovich PF...

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Cooks who's already in the NBA actually has a better chance of playing in the WC compared to Simmons 

Testament of trust In Cooks he was...

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Smart of China,  those 3 teams Germany,  NZL and Canada are teams an Asain team should learn to be familiar to beat . 

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Around 6' 8,  skill can be developed    he's Junmar like latterally,  which isn't a problem from a serviceable Gilas standpoint role ...

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Fil am select vs New Zealand  on going 

https://fb.watch/jiz2qo3mrR/?mibextid=NnVzG8

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I think if eligible Harper and Alter our Gilas prospects