2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[Japinat]

That's why I said Phoenix should market some players, mainly for Center position. Looking at their lineup, they are lacking players that can hold the inside offense and defense.

Unfortunately it's hard to find good a good center in the PBA.

SMB, Ginebra, and Northport, they all have good centers, but the other teams, centers are not tall and not so athletic.
I am not familiar with the newly drafted players, but if they can get some talent to help their inside, maybe that would help for their team to improve.

Honestly I like Phoenix as they are a defensive oriented team, but they just lack something.

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[Fredomago]

That's why I said Phoenix should market some players, mainly for Center position. Looking at their lineup, they are lacking players that can hold the inside offense and defense.

Unfortunately it's hard to find good a good center in the PBA.

SMB, Ginebra, and Northport, they all have good centers, but the other teams, centers are not tall and not so athletic.
I am not familiar with the newly drafted players, but if they can get some talent to help their inside, maybe that would help for their team to improve.

Honestly I like Phoenix as they are a defensive oriented team, but they just lack something.

Maybe if they'll be able to sign Kai sotto ahahaha.. Kidding aside, Phoenix needs  additional ace players if they are really aiming

to win a title, if they continue having same squad the chance  to snatch one is too slim.

Hopefully Abueva's presence plus additional stars will let them to win and
add to the list of champions.

[bisdak40]

That's why I said Phoenix should market some players, mainly for Center position. Looking at their lineup, they are lacking players that can hold the inside offense and defense.

Unfortunately it's hard to find good a good center in the PBA.

SMB, Ginebra, and Northport, they all have good centers, but the other teams, centers are not tall and not so athletic.
I am not familiar with the newly drafted players, but if they can get some talent to help their inside, maybe that would help for their team to improve.

Honestly I like Phoenix as they are a defensive oriented team, but they just lack something.

Man in the middle is what Phoenix really needed to help Wright and Abueva carry the team and i agree with you that right now it's hard to find a good center in the draft that could match Fajardo's strength. Maybe in the year 2023 when Kai Sotto, Tamayo and AJ Edu are eligible to play in the PBA, the Phoenix can get one of the three that could be a big help to the team, even if Abueva already retires by that time.

[Vaculin]

That's why I said Phoenix should market some players, mainly for Center position. Looking at their lineup, they are lacking players that can hold the inside offense and defense.

Unfortunately it's hard to find good a good center in the PBA.

SMB, Ginebra, and Northport, they all have good centers, but the other teams, centers are not tall and not so athletic.
I am not familiar with the newly drafted players, but if they can get some talent to help their inside, maybe that would help for their team to improve.

Honestly I like Phoenix as they are a defensive oriented team, but they just lack something.

Maybe if they'll be able to sign Kai sotto ahahaha.. Kidding aside, Phoenix needs  additional ace players if they are really aiming

to win a title, if they continue having same squad the chance  to snatch one is too slim.

Kai Sotto will be playing in the NBA as the first Filipino NBA player, let us not drag him to the PBA mate, haha...

Let's not include Kai in the discussion yet as he has not failed his journey yet and I'm optimistic he will make it, and let's just put it this way, if Kai will get drafted, he will not go to the Phoenix, he will go to the shittiest team in the PBA.

Hopefully Abueva's presence plus additional stars will let them to win and
add to the list of champions.

Abueva is gonna come back soon, ,but where do we find these other stars?

[mirakal]

Abueva is gonna come back soon, ,but where do we find these other stars?

I'm also wondering where to find that stars, maybe if they can get C. Stand they might be a contender. It looks unlikely to happen but with the current list of big man in the league, there are only few who have the star status, or maybe they'll fill the other position.

I think Phoenix lacks good outside shooter, Wright can drive and shoot outside but at least there's some reliable shooters he can trust who would do the points if he is trap inside or got double, that would help them not to predictable a team.

[peter0425]

Abueva is gonna come back soon, ,but where do we find these other stars?

I'm also wondering where to find that stars, maybe if they can get C. Stand they might be a contender. It looks unlikely to happen but with the current list of big man in the league, there are only few who have the star status, or maybe they'll fill the other position.

I think Phoenix lacks good outside shooter, Wright can drive and shoot outside but at least there's some reliable shooters he can trust who would do the points if he is trap inside or got double, that would help them not to predictable a team.

Wright needs that man to back him up when he already been trapped.
 
when Abueva's still there playing with him he creates space and he also help in terms of scoring.
but the team needs big man to help them if they can only afford to have C.Stand he's perfect filling
this position.

[mirakal]

Abueva is gonna come back soon, ,but where do we find these other stars?

I'm also wondering where to find that stars, maybe if they can get C. Stand they might be a contender. It looks unlikely to happen but with the current list of big man in the league, there are only few who have the star status, or maybe they'll fill the other position.

I think Phoenix lacks good outside shooter, Wright can drive and shoot outside but at least there's some reliable shooters he can trust who would do the points if he is trap inside or got double, that would help them not to predictable a team.

Wright needs that man to back him up when he already been trapped.
 
when Abueva's still there playing with him he creates space and he also help in terms of scoring.
but the team needs big man to help them if they can only afford to have C.Stand he's perfect filling
this position.

There's a lot of team that goes after C. Stand, I think he is better than Fajardo, what do you think? Well, I know Fajardo have already accomplished a lot in the PBA, but C. Stand has some good basketball IQ and he actually excel in international competition unlike Fajardo.

[Russlenat]

There's a lot of team that goes after C. Stand, I think he is better than Fajardo, what do you think? Well, I know Fajardo have already accomplished a lot in the PBA, but C. Stand has some good basketball IQ and he actually excel in international competition unlike Fajardo.

I the PBA, there's no question, Fajardo is the better big man, but in international competition, I agree with your observation, C. Stand really stands out.

I like when the announcer say, "Stand the Man".

[Japinat]

Coming from the mouse, I think these two really have a great future in the PBA.

Alapag is amazed by Bolick, Perez

However, for a team success, I think Bollick's team has a better chance to succeed compared to Perez's because Bollick is surrounded by more talented players than Perez, not to mentioned C. Stand.

[Fredomago]

There's a lot of team that goes after C. Stand, I think he is better than Fajardo, what do you think? Well, I know Fajardo have already accomplished a lot in the PBA, but C. Stand has some good basketball IQ and he actually excel in international competition unlike Fajardo.

I the PBA, there's no question, Fajardo is the better big man, but in international competition, I agree with your observation, C. Stand really stands out.

I like when the announcer say, "Stand the Man".

C. Stand have a better IQ, I have same sentiment.  Junemar, have lots of achievements inside PBA since he's being encircled by good supporting stars who can stand up if he's not having a good game.
It's too early for C-Stand if he and Bollick blend well just like how he and Romeo does when he still playing with SMB, that kind of pick and roll will give them a high chance of winning the title.

[erikoy]

C. Stand have a better IQ, I have same sentiment.  Junemar, have lots of achievements inside PBA since he's being encircled by good supporting stars who can stand up if he's not having a good game.
It's too early for C-Stand if he and Bollick blend well just like how he and Romeo does when he still playing with SMB, that kind of pick and roll will give them a high chance of winning the title.

If only C-Standhardinger remain at SMB he could get the chance to win Grandslam in the PBA. But now since he is traded already to BATANG PIER he could only now wish the best of the previous team SMB. This is the problem with PBA because the players had no permanent team and mostly they do trading of players. This is one of the stunning trade of the PBA between C-Standhardinger and Moala Tautuaa. Well, Batang Pier team is not a bad team either. It is just a matter of time they will get to know their play and make it as an advantage.

[mirakal]

that kind of pick and roll will give them a high chance of winning the title.

That strategy should fit on them, Bollick is good in driving the ball inside so C. Stand can get some good pass from Bollick if Bollick will be trap. I know there's a lot they can improve, they haven't played a lot of games yet, they will know each other and build a good chemistry with their leadership in the team.

[bisdak40]

C. Stand have a better IQ, I have same sentiment.  Junemar, have lots of achievements inside PBA since he's being encircled by good supporting stars who can stand up if he's not having a good game.
It's too early for C-Stand if he and Bollick blend well just like how he and Romeo does when he still playing with SMB, that kind of pick and roll will give them a high chance of winning the title.

If only C-Standhardinger remain at SMB he could get the chance to win Grandslam in the PBA. But now since he is traded already to BATANG PIER he could only now wish the best of the previous team SMB. This is the problem with PBA because the players had no permanent team and mostly they do trading of players. This is one of the stunning trade of the PBA between C-Standhardinger and Moala Tautuaa. Well, Batang Pier team is not a bad team either. It is just a matter of time they will get to know their play and make it as an advantage.

CStand is a good player, no doubt about that but the problem is he is not a good complement to Junemar Fajardo. The longer CStand stays in the SMB team, the more tension it will create in the team as the latter was demanding more playing time which coach Austria could not afford since he is winning with Fajardo.

That trade to Batang Pier is a prelude to a bigger act. The plan was to move CStand to Ginebra in exchange for Slaughter, fortunately Greg ruined it all lol.

With Cstand and Bolick healthy, Batang Pier is a championship contender in an All-Filipino Cup even if Fajardo and Slaughter are back in the PBA. 

[Japinat]

With Cstand and Bolick healthy, Batang Pier is a championship contender in an All-Filipino Cup even if Fajardo and Slaughter are back in the PBA. 

That's a wild statement, you really have trusted these two a lot I guess.
Well, maybe it's time for them to prove if you are right, once the season will resume, we will see a healthy Bollick laying with C. Stand.

I hope you are right my friend so we will not only see SMB teams in the finals.

[mirakal]

With Cstand and Bolick healthy, Batang Pier is a championship contender in an All-Filipino Cup even if Fajardo and Slaughter are back in the PBA. 

That's a wild statement, you really have trusted these two a lot I guess.
Well, maybe it's time for them to prove if you are right, once the season will resume, we will see a healthy Bollick laying with C. Stand.

I hope you are right my friend so we will not only see SMB teams in the finals.

It's going to be the first time that both of them will play in an All Filipino Cup, C. Stand dedication on his sport is what makes him better and better.

This news : Christian Standhardinger misses sister's wedding while on Gilas duty tells how dedicated he is that he is willing to sacrifice for the team and for his sport. I know it was an old news but it just came into my mind so I did a quick search to find the story.

[chaser15]

With Cstand and Bolick healthy, Batang Pier is a championship contender in an All-Filipino Cup even if Fajardo and Slaughter are back in the PBA.  

Good positivity there Kabayan but being them being a contender right away is too far from me.

Standhardinger and Bolick are good players but to carry a team just within them is too much of a work. They need someone as support. No need to look for a good player for traders but to be a contender, their current roster should also step up.

For now, even with the healthy Cstand Bolick, I still not see if they will be a contender at All-Filipino. Aside from the San Miguel Group of Companies, there's TNT and ROS that also can give a headache to Batang Pier. I might be wrong so let's wait once PBA resumes.

[mirakal]

For now, even with the healthy Cstand Bolick, I still not see if they will be a contender at All-Filipino. Aside from the San Miguel Group of Companies, there's TNT and ROS that also can give a headache to Batang Pier. I might be wrong so let's wait once PBA resumes.

I guess ROS are playing pretty well, they have a good team work and this team is bound to improve.
We have young players in the ROS that are ready to contribute like Mocon and Nambatac, these are two consistent young players, plus they have veterans.

James Yap is also in good shape, this guy is not getting any younger but still in big game he can give quality minutes.

Hopefully bisdak is correct so NP will have a chance to battle the SMB teams in case they'll reach to the top.

[Maslate]

For now, even with the healthy Cstand Bolick, I still not see if they will be a contender at All-Filipino. Aside from the San Miguel Group of Companies, there's TNT and ROS that also can give a headache to Batang Pier. I might be wrong so let's wait once PBA resumes.

I guess ROS are playing pretty well, they have a good team work and this team is bound to improve.
We have young players in the ROS that are ready to contribute like Mocon and Nambatac, these are two consistent young players, plus they have veterans.

James Yap is also in good shape, this guy is not getting any younger but still in big game he can give quality minutes.

Hopefully bisdak is correct so NP will have a chance to battle the SMB teams in case they'll reach to the top.

The only way to find out is when the season resume, North Port despite having a healthy Bollick would still not be the favorites to be a contender, I don't see a line on the betting sites yet since there's no assurance that PBA will resume soon yet, but that's what I believe.

What I only like for them now is to gradually improve, add some piece of important players to make them a better team.

Their experience is necessary, so if they'll continue to qualify in the elimination, that would make this team a mature one and chemistry will improve.

[Japinat]

Good news guys.

No more stopping PBA team workouts as Metro Manila reverts to GCQ

NO turning back as PBA teams finally gear up for workouts starting next week.

The Commissioner’s Office is already looking at August 25 as the earliest possible date for teams to begin players’ training under a strict health protocol.

Therefore with this announcement, it's expect that PBA will resume its season this year which is good.

As the NBA is holding its playoffs now, maybe right after the NBA finals, we can already see some basketball again this time coming from the locals.

[Russlenat]

Good news guys.

No more stopping PBA team workouts as Metro Manila reverts to GCQ

NO turning back as PBA teams finally gear up for workouts starting next week.

The Commissioner’s Office is already looking at August 25 as the earliest possible date for teams to begin players’ training under a strict health protocol.

Therefore with this announcement, it's expect that PBA will resume its season this year which is good.

As the NBA is holding its playoffs now, maybe right after the NBA finals, we can already see some basketball again this time coming from the locals.

That's indeed a great news.

Resumption of the season is getting closer now, we are seeing some light here, and the expected month is October this year.
There's still 2 months to prepare and get back on shape, then we can start betting and enjoying PBA again.

For the NBA and PBA games, there's no conflict between the two as NBA games are usually morning and PBA games are afternoon and evening in our time zone.