2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[akirasendo17]

So  we are still in All Filipino Cup? I thought the last time was still a Filipino Cup.. well, if that's what it is then I guess it would be more fun and the depending champion here is still the Ginebra San Miguel.

I think Ginebra will reign if Fajardo will not be fully healthy in the coming season.

What do you think about the chance of the SMB?

AFAIK, there are two cups this time. Philippine's Cup and Governor's Cup.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_PBA_season)
And for the chance of SMB, I think most of them have chance but it's just that Ginebra is still the favor of the crowd.

No doubt that they are the heavy favorite (BGSM) after the last bubble where we see a well balance team, and with CStan to help them defending the ring.

Though we also hear good news from other teams, a very good test for each teams to comes up and show how this long vacation
and the changes of the current settings develops much better blends from each franchise.

BGSM is one of the famous crowd favorite, let see how they'll going to face bigger challenge from their sister company(SMB)

no doubt that they are the favorite to win, with another addition, it's like going to begins every final, why are they keep adding star players, while the other teams are a bunch of bench players, the commissioner should not be allowed it, an imbalance is not good in sports, sister company or not they should not pick all the star players and put it on one team, the league will be like philippine genebra association.

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[Distinctin]

One month from now we will already enjoy the PBA.

This is the latest news regarding the opening of the game.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pba-to-move-opening-date-of-2021-season-eyes-ynares-center-as-venue-a795-20210316?ref=feed_1_section

WITH the rise of COVID-19 cases in the country, the PBA is now looking at playing its games at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City while moving back the planned opener of the 2021 season to April 18.

[Kelvinid]

One month from now we will already enjoy the PBA.

This is the latest news regarding the opening of the game.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pba-to-move-opening-date-of-2021-season-eyes-ynares-center-as-venue-a795-20210316?ref=feed_1_section

WITH the rise of COVID-19 cases in the country, the PBA is now looking at playing its games at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City while moving back the planned opener of the 2021 season to April 18.

It was move but it's still on the same month, I'm still okay with that because soon we will be able to see the PBA that we have been waiting for. The covid-19 cases in the Philippines has become worst, everyone should have their vaccine the soonest so we can protect ourselves.

[Russlenat]

I missed this one so I think it's worth sharing as he is popular.

https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-draft-andre-paras-goes-to-blackwater/203367

Andre Paras to blackwater, I think he would be a great help to the team especially with his rebounding skills.
I saw some of his game in D league and there was this one game where he made a total of 22 rebounds in one game.

you can read it here https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/andre-paras-frustration-mounts-as-22-rebound-game-goes-for-naught-in-ama-loss

[yazher]

One month from now we will already enjoy the PBA.

This is the latest news regarding the opening of the game.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pba-to-move-opening-date-of-2021-season-eyes-ynares-center-as-venue-a795-20210316?ref=feed_1_section

WITH the rise of COVID-19 cases in the country, the PBA is now looking at playing its games at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City while moving back the planned opener of the 2021 season to April 18.

It was move but it's still on the same month, I'm still okay with that because soon we will be able to see the PBA that we have been waiting for. The covid-19 cases in the Philippines has become worst, everyone should have their vaccine the soonest so we can protect ourselves.

Indeed the lockdown in some parts of Metro Manila has affected every small and big industry and the PBA is affected as well if the cases of COVID-19 will do not subside next month. But thankfully, unlike last year, they have some alternatives now to open the 2021 season this year and that will not affect those players in any circumstances since the only thing they need is their own skill and health wherever they play the game.

[mezzaluna]

One month from now we will already enjoy the PBA.

This is the latest news regarding the opening of the game.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pba-to-move-opening-date-of-2021-season-eyes-ynares-center-as-venue-a795-20210316?ref=feed_1_section

WITH the rise of COVID-19 cases in the country, the PBA is now looking at playing its games at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City while moving back the planned opener of the 2021 season to April 18.

It was move but it's still on the same month, I'm still okay with that because soon we will be able to see the PBA that we have been waiting for. The covid-19 cases in the Philippines has become worst, everyone should have their vaccine the soonest so we can protect ourselves.

Also, let us hope that at least most players are willing to be vaccinated despite the different factors regarding the vaccination rolling out in our country. I also hope before launching the bubble that they would only stay and play on one arena or basketball court to avoid spreading the possible carriers of the virus. Everybody is really excited with the PBA coming back because of the blockbuster trades that happened before the season began.

[Fredomago]

I missed this one so I think it's worth sharing as he is popular.

https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-draft-andre-paras-goes-to-blackwater/203367

Andre Paras to blackwater, I think he would be a great help to the team especially with his rebounding skills.
I saw some of his game in D league and there was this one game where he made a total of 22 rebounds in one game.

you can read it here https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/andre-paras-frustration-mounts-as-22-rebound-game-goes-for-naught-in-ama-loss

Glad to know that he landed his feet to PBA, I was able to watch him before Kobe made his name. If I remember it correctly he played back with the fighting maroons.

Though the team that he's going to play is not that competitive, it's also a good exposure for him. Just hoping that the coach will give him
enough time playing.

Might not be strong as he's father nor he's younger bro, but still he's a Paras anyway. Best of luck for his career!

[goinmerry]

Also, let us hope that at least most players are willing to be vaccinated despite the different factors regarding the vaccination rolling out in our country.

I'm sure every player will be vaccinated whether they like it or not as it was mandatory and to be fair to everyone. There are priorities first on the line as the current doses secured by the country are limited so players won't likely to be vaccinated right away.

We should just hope that everything will be properly organized in the new venue. It's not a bubble system like last season but the said venue, Ynares Center, is the only venue they will play at throughout the season.

[blockman]

So  we are still in All Filipino Cup? I thought the last time was still a Filipino Cup.. well, if that's what it is then I guess it would be more fun and the depending champion here is still the Ginebra San Miguel.

I think Ginebra will reign if Fajardo will not be fully healthy in the coming season.

What do you think about the chance of the SMB?

AFAIK, there are two cups this time. Philippine's Cup and Governor's Cup.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_PBA_season)
And for the chance of SMB, I think most of them have chance but it's just that Ginebra is still the favor of the crowd.

No doubt that they are the heavy favorite (BGSM) after the last bubble where we see a well balance team, and with CStan to help them defending the ring.

Though we also hear good news from other teams, a very good test for each teams to comes up and show how this long vacation
and the changes of the current settings develops much better blends from each franchise.

BGSM is one of the famous crowd favorite, let see how they'll going to face bigger challenge from their sister company(SMB)

That's all we have to wait until the season starts. They can have their own power up through the acquisition and addition or trade of their players.
Can't judge yet by looking at the rosters because they have their own strengths and weaknesses and it will still depend how they'll play when the season comes in.

[harizen]

So  we are still in All Filipino Cup? I thought the last time was still a Filipino Cup..

Every year, the season resets from All-Filipino Cup regardless of what conference played at last year (in case of conference suspensions like what happened to during pandemic or some issues which I think never happened before IIRC).

So this year, the season will start from All-Filipino which usually starts around March if no pandemic happened.

AFAIK, there are two cups this time. Philippine's Cup and Governor's Cup.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_PBA_season)

That's the plan but Governor's cup is not yet fixed on their table.

Governor's Cup requires hiring import players and future plans will depend on the Covid-18 status in the country. But I'm positive that after the All-Filipino Cup (which will last around 3 months if no problem will happen along the way), we could at least see some good changes in our country, especially in the capital, regarding our status this pandemic.

[Maslate]

So this year, the season will start from All-Filipino which usually starts around March if no pandemic happened.

There last conference was the All Filipino but yes no conference after that so we start this year with all Filipino as well. If the conference is continues then we might see another conference where imports can play, but All-Filipino is the best conference for me so I'm happy with All-Filipino in this entire year.

[blockman]

AFAIK, there are two cups this time. Philippine's Cup and Governor's Cup.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_PBA_season)

That's the plan but Governor's cup is not yet fixed on their table.

Governor's Cup requires hiring import players and future plans will depend on the Covid-18 status in the country. But I'm positive that after the All-Filipino Cup (which will last around 3 months if no problem will happen along the way), we could at least see some good changes in our country, especially in the capital, regarding our status this pandemic.

I hope that they can do that on the set date that they've given. We would love to watch both cups one after the other.

There last conference was the All Filipino but yes no conference after that so we start this year with all Filipino as well. If the conference is continues then we might see another conference where imports can play, but All-Filipino is the best conference for me so I'm happy with All-Filipino in this entire year.

It is the best and I say in our current status of the country because of the pandemic. But I'd also want to watch with imports.

[Kasabus]

There last conference was the All Filipino but yes no conference after that so we start this year with all Filipino as well. If the conference is continues then we might see another conference where imports can play, but All-Filipino is the best conference for me so I'm happy with All-Filipino in this entire year.

It is the best and I say in our current status of the country because of the pandemic. But I'd also want to watch with imports.

Of course, we used to watching games with imports as well and it's not a problem now that vaccine is already arriving and some are already getting it. With a big organization like PBA, they can afford to get everyone a vaccine and especially the imports if it does not receive a vaccine yet, but I doubt since other countries are more advance so before an import will go to the Philippines, it's assume that he already receive a vaccine.

[Sanitough]

Canaleta never loses a job in the PBA, he has been into different teams already and he is signed every time his contract expires.

He is a volatile big man who can shoot the outside with good percentage, I hope he will remain healthy although in a team that ha a little chance to be in the PBA championship.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/kg-canaleta-back-for-another-tour-of-duty-with-bossing-a793-20210317?ref=feed_1_section

[Fredomago]

-Snip-

That's all we have to wait until the season starts. They can have their own power up through the acquisition and addition or trade of their players.
Can't judge yet by looking at the rosters because they have their own strengths and weaknesses and it will still depend how they'll play when the season comes in.

Following you with your statement and I must agree! we never know what the team will show up until we see them play together and work with each games that they've got.

For now, we are all speculating with how the team will manage their new teammates and those who also have new coaches, we are under the impressions that the move will give them much better chances in taking the team to next level.

Always looking forward for the betterment of league..

[Russlenat]

Canaleta never loses a job in the PBA, he has been into different teams already and he is signed every time his contract expires.

He is a volatile big man who can shoot the outside with good percentage, I hope he will remain healthy although in a team that ha a little chance to be in the PBA championship.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/kg-canaleta-back-for-another-tour-of-duty-with-bossing-a793-20210317?ref=feed_1_section

Well, good for him as he might retire soon since he is already 39 years old, he has already past his prime and good thing he had some range and that convince the team to sign him because he is a big man with 3 point shooting skills.

[ultrloa]

Canaleta never loses a job in the PBA, he has been into different teams already and he is signed every time his contract expires.

He is a volatile big man who can shoot the outside with good percentage, I hope he will remain healthy although in a team that ha a little chance to be in the PBA championship.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/kg-canaleta-back-for-another-tour-of-duty-with-bossing-a793-20210317?ref=feed_1_section

Well, good for him as he might retire soon since he is already 39 years old, he has already past his prime and good thing he had some range and that convince the team to sign him because he is a big man with 3 point shooting skills.

Not following Canaleta before but I don't know if he's still have nice stroke on 3pt area since if he's still dangerous outside well imagine how dangerous his addition to the other tam since imagine he's length compare to other guards who mostly stay outside to watch for perimeter shooters for sure he can dominate them on that area. But if sudden things turndown and his totally out of his phase well that is a waste of a seat but I'm curious to watch him play now since imagine how old is right now.

[blockman]

There last conference was the All Filipino but yes no conference after that so we start this year with all Filipino as well. If the conference is continues then we might see another conference where imports can play, but All-Filipino is the best conference for me so I'm happy with All-Filipino in this entire year.

It is the best and I say in our current status of the country because of the pandemic. But I'd also want to watch with imports.

Of course, we used to watching games with imports as well and it's not a problem now that vaccine is already arriving and some are already getting it. With a big organization like PBA, they can afford to get everyone a vaccine and especially the imports if it does not receive a vaccine yet, but I doubt since other countries are more advance so before an import will go to the Philippines, it's assume that he already receive a vaccine.

About the vaccine, yes they might come to the public once the vaccination for the front liners have come to the projected amount of people needed to have it.
But as said about the cup with imports, we have to wait and chill. I'm only giving my opinion that I want to watch it and there's no doubt that they can afford everything, no question with that.

[harizen]

Not following Canaleta before but I don't know if he's still have nice stroke on 3pt area since if he's still dangerous outside well imagine how dangerous his addition to the other ....

For a veteran honestly, his numbers last season are good. And regardless if he still has the shooting stroke before, BlackWater has no choice but to give him more minutes on the floor as the reason in the first place why they signed KG is because their key shooters are now traded.

BW is looking for key scorers but they trade the much younger and improving Don Trollano and now expecting a veteran to fill up the hole lol. Well, part of the three-team deal and BW's advantage here is they will get the TNT draftees in the future. Hope they are in the right track.

[bisdak40]

Canaleta never loses a job in the PBA, he has been into different teams already and he is signed every time his contract expires.

He is a volatile big man who can shoot the outside with good percentage, I hope he will remain healthy although in a team that ha a little chance to be in the PBA championship.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/kg-canaleta-back-for-another-tour-of-duty-with-bossing-a793-20210317?ref=feed_1_section

Have nothing against Canaleta but the last time i saw him play, he is not that good anymore and i wonder why Blackwater did not gamble on the new ones with a lower salary than him if there was a problem with salary cap.

Was thinking Blackwater is dismantling it's team, released Belo, Sumang and other reliables then hire old players lol.