Remy Martin: Russell Westbrook of the Philippines

[analyzed]

While there is historical reason why we should temper expectation of fil-foreigners. especially with a number of failures like Lutz and Ellis, there is also good basis to make projections on the worst and best case scenarios of prospects like Martin and AJ. To not make those projections because of previous bust isn't what scouts are paid to do. they're paid to find and identify prospects they feel will be game changers. And to me while obviously I can be wrong , i'm willing to make my bet on Remy Martin and AJ Edu that they will be the future of Philippine basketball. Yes I know i stand the chance of getting it wrong , but I'd rather put my eggs with them if I had to make a choice rather than the other prospects. I've seen enough to take that gamble regardless of their age.

[digitalsuperman]

While there is historical reason why we should temper expectation of fil-foreigners. especially with a number of failures like Lutz and Ellis, there is also good basis to make projections on the worst and best case scenarios of prospects like Martin and AJ. To not make those projections because of previous bust isn't what scouts are paid to do. they're paid to find and identify prospects they feel will be game changers. And to me while obviously I can be wrong , i'm willing to make my bet on Remy Martin and AJ Edu that they will be the future of Philippine basketball. Yes I know i stand the chance of getting it wrong , but I'd rather put my eggs with them if I had to make a choice rather than the other prospects. I've seen enough to take that gamble regardless of their age.

same. i have higher hopes on remy martin as compared to kobe. my hopes for AJ depends on where he will go to college.

[Sikatrix]

The level of competition of Arizona State is probably similar or even better than the level of competition in the PBA, considering his age you have to be impressed.

[digitalsuperman]

The level of competition of Arizona State is probably similar or even better than the level of competition in the PBA, considering his age you have to be impressed.

the kid has impressive motor and athleticism. he is like a hybrid of castro and calvin.hehe.

[NOiNU]

The level of competition of Arizona State is probably similar or even better than the level of competition in the PBA, considering his age you have to be impressed.

Significantly better. D1 (Pac 12, in this case) colleges would make mincemeat of our PBA teams. The Centennial team learned it the hard way, i don't think things are any better now. Remember that these schools continuously produce NBA players. Meanwhile, the PBA....

[digitalsuperman]

Significantly better. D1 (Pac 12, in this case) colleges would make mincemeat of our PBA teams. The Centennial team learned it the hard way, i don't think things are any better now. Remember that these schools continuously produce NBA players. Meanwhile, the PBA....

i think remy martin despite his lack in size has a chance to follow clarkson in the NBA. hope me makes it.

[NOiNU]

i think remy martin despite his lack in size has a chance to follow clarkson in the NBA. hope me makes it.

Definitely, there's a chance. He's a 4 star, along with Hepa. To put that into perspective, Kobe Paras is a 3 star. Martin is on ESPN's Top 100 (at the 55th-70th range perhaps). Hepa i think made it inside the top 50 before committing to the Texas Longhorns. This shows Remy Martin is in good company.

[neo]

While there is historical reason why we should temper expectation of fil-foreigners. especially with a number of failures like Lutz and Ellis, there is also good basis to make projections on the worst and best case scenarios of prospects like Martin and AJ. To not make those projections because of previous bust isn't what scouts are paid to do. they're paid to find and identify prospects they feel will be game changers. And to me while obviously I can be wrong , i'm willing to make my bet on Remy Martin and AJ Edu that they will be the future of Philippine basketball. Yes I know i stand the chance of getting it wrong , but I'd rather put my eggs with them if I had to make a choice rather than the other prospects. I've seen enough to take that gamble regardless of their age.

sus...there is no need to bet on that. Things that one should really bet on are specific milestones in the future like one of the following:

1. martin and edu will make it in d nba

2. martin and edu will make d mythical 5 of fiba-asia

3. if they play in d pba, one or both will be named as mvp

4. they will lead us to world cup and/or olympics as starters of gilas team without a naturalized player

etc...

[digitalsuperman]

Definitely, there's a chance. He's a 4 star, along with Hepa. To put that into perspective, Kobe Paras is a 3 star. Martin is on ESPN's Top 100 (at the 55th-70th range perhaps). Hepa i think made it inside the top 50 before committing to the Texas Longhorns. This shows Remy Martin is in good company.

hope he stays healthy and continue to improve with AZ.

[JAMSKIE]

The level of competition of Arizona State is probably similar or even better than the level of competition in the PBA, considering his age you have to be impressed.

Agree.

[eiji_sawakita]

Significantly better. D1 (Pac 12, in this case) colleges would make mincemeat of our PBA teams. The Centennial team learned it the hard way, i don't think things are any better now. Remember that these schools continuously produce NBA players. Meanwhile, the PBA....

Agree. Arizona not Arizona state, with Deandre Ayton, Rawle Alkins and Alonzo Trier will be impossible for gilas at our current level. Even the Oregon (brooks, bell, dorsey) and UCLA (ball, leaf) from a year ago are formidable teams.

[Gilas Army]

Remy Martin, latest highlights.

[trig]

jimmy alapag 2.0

[analyzed]

More like Jason though

[trig]

More like Jason though

Gilas jimmy was more of a 3pt shooter, facilitator. But young jimmy was super athletic and can dunk with ease