2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[Vaculin]

I wonder if Kai will become the next Junemar Fajardo because of his height. However, he still need to become more tough inside the court. But I know that as his age added, his body will grow and become more tough.

No as a next JMF. He will instead become the next Greg Slaughter.

Let's accept the fact that Kai Sotto won't be tough anymore in terms of muscle fight on the inside area. His body won't become built of the likes of JMF. That's the disadvantage of a height within that level. It has a cost if he will shift into pure bulky. He can't do both at the same time.

What he needs to be is the likes of Yao Ming that focus on good shooting percentage instead of mostly battling inside as it will be an advantage for him with the lack of tall players in PBA, if ever he will be drafted in the league.

Too early for that. Kai can adjust as he's age gives him the advantages. He won't need to be the next JMF or something, what is best is for him to fulfil his dream to become the first filipino pure blooded NBA player.

Seeing his improvements base from those vid clips, it's giving the fans an idea on how he'll contribute just enough space and exposures
for this kid plus support from his teammates.

Our country needs more young guns like him, Height and skills advantage in where we are lacking until today.

Actually I believe we just lack some height, in terms of skills, we can compete with other teams and in fact we reach the FIBA world cup despite of our line up which is small compared to other countries, so having a tall and skillful players is really a blessing to us.

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[Russlenat]

Do you think he is?

Caguioa says Scottie like a Rodman 'with a better offensive game'


Jordan's game is mostly inside but Scottie Thompson can already shoot 3s with consistency, but his skills in rebounding is quite exceptional.
He is not selfish, he rebounds, he pass and he shots the ball when he is open, I think Scottie is a good teammate, an underrated player because we are all looking at the SMB and those players with fancy handles.

[bisdak40]

With how hype he is, I'm afraid he would just land with the SMB team.

Just saw this picture on social media with a caption "Does a Magnolia Hotshots Jersey look good on Kai Sotto?"

Do you have a glimpse of the future bro  ?



I agree with most of the users here that the ending of Kai's journey is the PBA. Don't bash me here, but i'm just telling what i have seen in him. He may not be the next Junemar Fajardo of the PBA because of the style of play but i saw him as the next Marlou Aquino but a better version.

[mirakal]

With how hype he is, I'm afraid he would just land with the SMB team.

Just saw this picture on social media with a caption "Does a Magnolia Hotshots Jersey look good on Kai Sotto?"

Do you have a glimpse of the future bro  ?



I agree with most of the users here that the ending of Kai's journey is the PBA. Don't bash me here, but i'm just telling what i have seen in him. He may not be the next Junemar Fajardo of the PBA because of the style of play but i saw him as the next Marlou Aquino but a better version.

Very thin, he looked like a young Rafi Reavis which is still active with the Magnolia uniform. Well, we never really know where he would land if he will play in the PBA, but one thing is sure, big teams will be looking for him, the competition is probably between Cojuangco and Pangilinan.

There's a lot of hype about him, just like when Kobe Paras was still in the US, hopefully he will not fail, but if even he will, we will be happy to see him in the PBA with Magnolia uniform, lol.

[Fredomago]

Very thin, he looked like a young Rafi Reavis which is still active with the Magnolia uniform. Well, we never really know where he would land if he will play in the PBA, but one thing is sure, big teams will be looking for him, the competition is probably between Cojuangco and Pangilinan.

If he choose to play in the PBA for sure those two tycoon will offer him a good compensation, though Kai also have other options in case his journey towards NBA won't happened, Euro league or other asian leagues also eyeing for him and it will be much bigger in terms of money concerns.

There's a lot of hype about him, just like when Kobe Paras was still in the US, hopefully he will not fail, but if even he will, we will be happy to see him in the PBA with Magnolia uniform, lol.

Still got that opportunites as he still seeking for it, this gilas thing will give him more exposures in case the team will be more supportive for him, he'll be able to practice more competing with other asian naturals who also seeking for the same spotlight.

[goinmerry]

Kai Sotto is putting all his efforts to make an NBA debut in the future. If he won't be listed in the NBA 2021 draft, I think he will still continue to work on NBA training camp. These players that dreamed of participating in the NBA do have pride so I don't think they will end up playing on PBA but only on the international league representing the Philippines.

For example, Kobe Paras is almost overqualified for becoming a PBA draftee but remains to play in the global league. After several years of training in the US, these type of players won't just accept the fact that they will instead land playing on the PBA. So to continue his goal, he will just play representing the country in international leagues. That's what I'm expecting too for Kai Sotto. He will not consider playing in PBA because of the pride but will play as a local squad in international competition for a much better impression. A good one as we need big man in international competition.

[Japinat]

Kai Sotto is putting all his efforts to make an NBA debut in the future. If he won't be listed in the NBA 2021 draft, I think he will still continue to work on NBA training camp. These players that dreamed of participating in the NBA do have pride so I don't think they will end up playing on PBA but only on the international league representing the Philippines.

For example, Kobe Paras is almost overqualified for becoming a PBA draftee but remains to play in the global league. After several years of training in the US, these type of players won't just accept the fact that they will instead land playing on the PBA. So to continue his goal, he will just play representing the country in international leagues. That's what I'm expecting too for Kai Sotto. He will not consider playing in PBA because of the pride but will play as a local squad in international competition for a much better impression. A good one as we need big man in international competition.

We don't know his plan yet, he has the height and the skills as well, I think he can develop himself as a player and he is still young so I think he has a good future ahead of him. I'm actually keeping my eye on Kai Sotto as lots of good video or article I read online and it's really hyping up the expectation of the people.

[Fredomago]

Kai Sotto is putting all his efforts to make an NBA debut in the future. If he won't be listed in the NBA 2021 draft, I think he will still continue to work on NBA training camp. These players that dreamed of participating in the NBA do have pride so I don't think they will end up playing on PBA but only on the international league representing the Philippines.

For example, Kobe Paras is almost overqualified for becoming a PBA draftee but remains to play in the global league. After several years of training in the US, these type of players won't just accept the fact that they will instead land playing on the PBA. So to continue his goal, he will just play representing the country in international leagues. That's what I'm expecting too for Kai Sotto. He will not consider playing in PBA because of the pride but will play as a local squad in international competition for a much better impression. A good one as we need big man in international competition.

We don't know his plan yet, he has the height and the skills as well, I think he can develop himself as a player and he is still young so I think he has a good future ahead of him. I'm actually keeping my eye on Kai Sotto as lots of good video or article I read online and it's really hyping up the expectation of the people.

I believe that too! it won't stop there if in case he won't get the chance as early as now, he's young and he's skills are capable in developing more. If he will pursue his intentions to play inside NBA, playing in international league will exposed him more. I remember that there are offers for him that he's dad Ervin Sotto also considering in case his chance is not yet now for NBA.

He needs all the support from he's fellow kababayan, supporting him morally to desire more and do much deeper practices and conditioning in he's preparations for any international league and the NBA itself.

[Maslate]

Kai Sotto is putting all his efforts to make an NBA debut in the future. If he won't be listed in the NBA 2021 draft, I think he will still continue to work on NBA training camp. These players that dreamed of participating in the NBA do have pride so I don't think they will end up playing on PBA but only on the international league representing the Philippines.

For example, Kobe Paras is almost overqualified for becoming a PBA draftee but remains to play in the global league. After several years of training in the US, these type of players won't just accept the fact that they will instead land playing on the PBA. So to continue his goal, he will just play representing the country in international leagues. That's what I'm expecting too for Kai Sotto. He will not consider playing in PBA because of the pride but will play as a local squad in international competition for a much better impression. A good one as we need big man in international competition.

We don't know his plan yet, he has the height and the skills as well, I think he can develop himself as a player and he is still young so I think he has a good future ahead of him. I'm actually keeping my eye on Kai Sotto as lots of good video or article I read online and it's really hyping up the expectation of the people.

I believe that too! it won't stop there if in case he won't get the chance as early as now, he's young and he's skills are capable in developing more. If he will pursue his intentions to play inside NBA, playing in international league will exposed him more. I remember that there are offers for him that he's dad Ervin Sotto also considering in case his chance is not yet now for NBA.

He needs all the support from he's fellow kababayan, supporting him morally to desire more and do much deeper practices and conditioning in he's preparations for any international league and the NBA itself.

What I am seeing is people is really supporting him, he is hype because people wants to see him as the first NBA player in the Philippines. Imagine that, it will bring the Philippines in the map of basketball sports especially if Kai will soon play as one of the starters in whatever team would sign him.

It's a very big ambition but I hope he will dream big.

[Russlenat]

I believe this would help the team to improve their offence.

Juami Tiongson, Celda, Calvo sign short-term deals with Terrafirma

Juami Tiongson would help since he is a consistent 3 point shooter, unfortunately for these players that are signed, they don't possess the defensive skills and that's what the Terrafirma really needs now.

[mirakal]

I believe this would help the team to improve their offence.

Juami Tiongson, Celda, Calvo sign short-term deals with Terrafirma

Juami Tiongson would help since he is a consistent 3 point shooter, unfortunately for these players that are signed, they don't possess the defensive skills and that's what the Terrafirma really needs now.

These players can't stay in one team, the reason is very simple, they are not so valuable, so probably they won't last in the PBA and we will see them out of contract soon. Rich teams always get the best players while teams like Terrafirma and Blackwater will get the leftover, no wonder they are always at the bottom in terms of standings.

[blockman]

Kai Sotto is putting all his efforts to make an NBA debut in the future. If he won't be listed in the NBA 2021 draft, I think he will still continue to work on NBA training camp. These players that dreamed of participating in the NBA do have pride so I don't think they will end up playing on PBA but only on the international league representing the Philippines.

For example, Kobe Paras is almost overqualified for becoming a PBA draftee but remains to play in the global league. After several years of training in the US, these type of players won't just accept the fact that they will instead land playing on the PBA. So to continue his goal, he will just play representing the country in international leagues. That's what I'm expecting too for Kai Sotto. He will not consider playing in PBA because of the pride but will play as a local squad in international competition for a much better impression. A good one as we need big man in international competition.

Isn't it that Kai is about to be drafted for NBA because he's already in the G-League? I'm surprised that there's a news that he's going to be part of Gilas Pilipinas then there will be veterans part of PBA that will be joining the team too. Kai has a bright future in whichever league he'll join.
I also doubt that he'll go to the PBA after all of his commitments and trainings that made on the US. He'll take the example of Thirdy Ravena that chose to play on Japan's through team, San-en NeoPhoenix.

[mirakal]

Kai Sotto is putting all his efforts to make an NBA debut in the future. If he won't be listed in the NBA 2021 draft, I think he will still continue to work on NBA training camp. These players that dreamed of participating in the NBA do have pride so I don't think they will end up playing on PBA but only on the international league representing the Philippines.

For example, Kobe Paras is almost overqualified for becoming a PBA draftee but remains to play in the global league. After several years of training in the US, these type of players won't just accept the fact that they will instead land playing on the PBA. So to continue his goal, he will just play representing the country in international leagues. That's what I'm expecting too for Kai Sotto. He will not consider playing in PBA because of the pride but will play as a local squad in international competition for a much better impression. A good one as we need big man in international competition.

Isn't it that Kai is about to be drafted for NBA because he's already in the G-League? I'm surprised that there's a news that he's going to be part of Gilas Pilipinas then there will be veterans part of PBA that will be joining the team too. Kai has a bright future in whichever league he'll join.
I also doubt that he'll go to the PBA after all of his commitments and trainings that made on the US. He'll take the example of Thirdy Ravena that chose to play on Japan's through team, San-en NeoPhoenix.

There's no conflict of interest I believe, his contract with the G-league might be over soon, so he can still play at the FIBA. He wants to get drafted in the NBA, that's basically the reason why he is in the US now, but it's up to the NBA team now, he just have to play well in the G-League in order to be recognize.

[blockman]

Kai Sotto is putting all his efforts to make an NBA debut in the future. If he won't be listed in the NBA 2021 draft, I think he will still continue to work on NBA training camp. These players that dreamed of participating in the NBA do have pride so I don't think they will end up playing on PBA but only on the international league representing the Philippines.

For example, Kobe Paras is almost overqualified for becoming a PBA draftee but remains to play in the global league. After several years of training in the US, these type of players won't just accept the fact that they will instead land playing on the PBA. So to continue his goal, he will just play representing the country in international leagues. That's what I'm expecting too for Kai Sotto. He will not consider playing in PBA because of the pride but will play as a local squad in international competition for a much better impression. A good one as we need big man in international competition.

Isn't it that Kai is about to be drafted for NBA because he's already in the G-League? I'm surprised that there's a news that he's going to be part of Gilas Pilipinas then there will be veterans part of PBA that will be joining the team too. Kai has a bright future in whichever league he'll join.
I also doubt that he'll go to the PBA after all of his commitments and trainings that made on the US. He'll take the example of Thirdy Ravena that chose to play on Japan's through team, San-en NeoPhoenix.

There's no conflict of interest I believe, his contract with the G-league might be over soon, so he can still play at the FIBA. He wants to get drafted in the NBA, that's basically the reason why he is in the US now, but it's up to the NBA team now, he just have to play well in the G-League in order to be recognize.

I've seen good news for him before and that there's a certain NBA team that would love to draft him. But I've forgot what team is that.
Well, he's young and can explore more things but I'm sure this kid is aiming for more and whatever he's taking and will do right now is just a stepping now for his bigger dream.

[mirakal]

Kai Sotto is putting all his efforts to make an NBA debut in the future. If he won't be listed in the NBA 2021 draft, I think he will still continue to work on NBA training camp. These players that dreamed of participating in the NBA do have pride so I don't think they will end up playing on PBA but only on the international league representing the Philippines.

For example, Kobe Paras is almost overqualified for becoming a PBA draftee but remains to play in the global league. After several years of training in the US, these type of players won't just accept the fact that they will instead land playing on the PBA. So to continue his goal, he will just play representing the country in international leagues. That's what I'm expecting too for Kai Sotto. He will not consider playing in PBA because of the pride but will play as a local squad in international competition for a much better impression. A good one as we need big man in international competition.

Isn't it that Kai is about to be drafted for NBA because he's already in the G-League? I'm surprised that there's a news that he's going to be part of Gilas Pilipinas then there will be veterans part of PBA that will be joining the team too. Kai has a bright future in whichever league he'll join.
I also doubt that he'll go to the PBA after all of his commitments and trainings that made on the US. He'll take the example of Thirdy Ravena that chose to play on Japan's through team, San-en NeoPhoenix.

There's no conflict of interest I believe, his contract with the G-league might be over soon, so he can still play at the FIBA. He wants to get drafted in the NBA, that's basically the reason why he is in the US now, but it's up to the NBA team now, he just have to play well in the G-League in order to be recognize.

I've seen good news for him before and that there's a certain NBA team that would love to draft him. But I've forgot what team is that.
Well, he's young and can explore more things but I'm sure this kid is aiming for more and whatever he's taking and will do right now is just a stepping now for his bigger dream.

With a lot of articles online especially those that are written by our fellowmen, you can certainly read information about how good he is, so I'm not surprise with that as we Filipinos love to support our "kababayan" and imagine what kind of pride it will bring to our country as there's no pure Filipino that has played in the NBA yet.

[Fredomago]

What I am seeing is people is really supporting him, he is hype because people wants to see him as the first NBA player in the Philippines.

It's a pride of the whole country, It's not just for his fans but the entire Philippines wanted him to succeed to represent our raise to this
prestigious league.

Imagine that, it will bring the Philippines in the map of basketball sports especially if Kai will soon play as one of the starters in whatever team would sign him.

Actually we already been there but it's still different if we do have pure blooded kabayan, and That's also nice if he will play as one of
starters to any NBA franchise.

It's a very big ambition but I hope he will dream big.

Just continue to whatever he's doing right now and stay healthy, avoid having major injury during this years of he's career.

[mirakal]

Just continue to whatever he's doing right now and stay healthy, avoid having major injury during this years of he's career.

That is what he has to avoid if he wants his journey to continue. In the FIBA ASIA games, it could be different some countries are playing physical games, I hope Kai Sotto is ready for that.

Meanwhile, we have some fresh news.

Andre Paras applies for PBA Rookie Draft

[Japinat]

Meanwhile, we have some fresh news.

Andre Paras applies for PBA Rookie Draft

I thought it was Kobe Paras when I read the word Paras. I have not followed his older brother, I only see him in TV as an actor, so I don't know if he really play like his brother or he deserve to be drafted in the PBA.

[harizen]

..so I don't know if he really play like his brother or he deserve to be drafted in the PBA.

Deserve is a big word. Everyone deserves to be drafted in the PBA as long as they are qualified. No need for Andre to be like Kobe if he really wants to enter the PBA draft.

In fairness, Andre Paras "might" be ahead in terms of performance to some players from BlackWater, Northport, and DYIP at around his age.

But honestly, that's not a big deal. It's like a usual player that wants to take part in the PBA draft. It's just being highlighted because Andre Paras came from a popular family in the local basketball world.

[chaser15]

Meanwhile, we have some fresh news.

Andre Paras applies for PBA Rookie Draft

At the age of 25, I was surprised he still wants to push through his PBA journey. Maybe because Covid-19 limits his future movie and television projects. But he is actively playing before the pandemic (MPBL 2018-19 for Imus Bandera).

Not too late though and he is well-qualified. Not that good compare to his younger brother as his time is not dedicated purely to basketball before but he has some moves that can be a big help to a team. Standing at 6'4-5, he will be a great asset to a team that will draft him in PBA.