2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[blockman]

Does Jericho Cruz have a fan here guys? He's got a go signal from Yeng Guiao that he's okay to fly to Guam and play for the national team for the Fiba Asia Qualifiers. Although we know that the national team of Guam isn't that strong but at least they're sourcing a player from our country to play for their national team which is really a thing to be proud of.
(https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jericho-cruz-could-miss-pba-games-for-nlex-due-to-guam-commitment-a795-20210517)

I'm a big fan of this guy, so you are saying that he is an import of the team? I think he is a full-blooded Filipino so he would not be there to represent the county, maybe they plan to make him a naturalized player?

Jericho Cruz is a full-bloodied Filipino but he has three nationality which is Filipino, Guamanian and Northern Mariana Islander. This only means that he can play on these three countries wherever his services is needed. He did not play in the Philippines as we have a lot of guards in our country while in Guam, his talent is much needed there as they lack players as basketball is not popular in Guam.

He is not an import or a naturalized player but played as a local.

That's a trivia thanks. That's why I think Yeng Guiao has given a good signal. At least if there are opportunities like this, he's not that too selfish not to give that to his players. I'm sure that he's going to put his best to put up the team of Guam but for us, we'll always stay to our national team and the support that's needed to be given. But whenever our kababayan is playing on any other national team, we're also supporting them but it becomes least priority. 

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[Sanitough]

Does Jericho Cruz have a fan here guys? He's got a go signal from Yeng Guiao that he's okay to fly to Guam and play for the national team for the Fiba Asia Qualifiers. Although we know that the national team of Guam isn't that strong but at least they're sourcing a player from our country to play for their national team which is really a thing to be proud of.
(https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jericho-cruz-could-miss-pba-games-for-nlex-due-to-guam-commitment-a795-20210517)

I'm a big fan of this guy, so you are saying that he is an import of the team? I think he is a full-blooded Filipino so he would not be there to represent the county, maybe they plan to make him a naturalized player?

Jericho Cruz is a full-bloodied Filipino but he has three nationality which is Filipino, Guamanian and Northern Mariana Islander. This only means that he can play on these three countries wherever his services is needed. He did not play in the Philippines as we have a lot of guards in our country while in Guam, his talent is much needed there as they lack players as basketball is not popular in Guam.

He is not an import or a naturalized player but played as a local.

That's a trivia thanks. That's why I think Yeng Guiao has given a good signal. At least if there are opportunities like this, he's not that too selfish not to give that to his players. I'm sure that he's going to put his best to put up the team of Guam but for us, we'll always stay to our national team and the support that's needed to be given. But whenever our kababayan is playing on any other national team, we're also supporting them but it becomes least priority.  

Because he understands that players are looking for better opportunities, and he understands how SMB and Pangilinan control the PBA.  He is a very vocal coach and I think he likes Jericho a lot and believes in him so he gives him an opportunity to showcase his talent abroad. With that being said, he also understands what his team can do only and it's not as good as the SMB teams.

[blockman]

Because he understands that players are looking for better opportunities, and he understands how SMB and Pangilinan control the PBA.  He is a very vocal coach and I think he likes Jericho a lot and believes in him so he gives him an opportunity to showcase his talent abroad. With that being said, he also understands what his team can do only and it's not as good as the SMB teams.

Yes, that's why many admire Coach Yeng Guiao for the way he handles things and his players. But later on once Jericho is done with playing for Guam, he's good and can easily come back to the team. That's why in the position of Jericho, Yeng understands that the guy has multiple opportunities and he doesn't want to be the obstacle for the guy to take as many opportunities as he can. Not just a coach to coach a team but also like a father to most of the players that he's coaching.

[chaser15]

That's a trivia thanks. That's why I think Yeng Guiao has given a good signal.

Jericho Cruz already played for Guam last year so it's not really that Yeng Guiao gives him a signal but that was necessary.

Guam's next qualifying game will be next month against Hong Kong and since the PBA restart doesn't finalize yet, there will be no problem if Cruz will play overseas in the meantime. If only the earlier FIBA scheduled was followed, on which Guam will face Hong Kong last February instead, there will be no conflict for Cruz schedule if PBA will restart next month.

[Sanitough]

That's a trivia thanks. That's why I think Yeng Guiao has given a good signal.

Jericho Cruz already played for Guam last year so it's not really that Yeng Guiao gives him a signal but that was necessary.

Guam's next qualifying game will be next month against Hong Kong and since the PBA restart doesn't finalize yet, there will be no problem if Cruz will play overseas in the meantime. If only the earlier FIBA scheduled was followed, on which Guam will face Hong Kong last February instead, there will be no conflict for Cruz schedule if PBA will restart next month.

There's no final schedule yet but PBA teams are now starting their training, so it's most likely that PBA will start next month. Well, Cruz could have a different training as he is playing with the Guam team and if he will come back during the PBA season, he is still fit anyway.

Coach Yeng would not make a decision that would result in the team struggling next season.

[Kasabus]

Because he understands that players are looking for better opportunities, and he understands how SMB and Pangilinan control the PBA.  He is a very vocal coach and I think he likes Jericho a lot and believes in him so he gives him an opportunity to showcase his talent abroad. With that being said, he also understands what his team can do only and it's not as good as the SMB teams.

Yes, that's why many admire Coach Yeng Guiao for the way he handles things and his players. But later on once Jericho is done with playing for Guam, he's good and can easily come back to the team. That's why in the position of Jericho, Yeng understands that the guy has multiple opportunities and he doesn't want to be the obstacle for the guy to take as many opportunities as he can. Not just a coach to coach a team but also like a father to most of the players that he's coaching.

Jericho Cruz deserves to be given more opportunity to play and to be in a better team, it's just so pity that he played with a struggling NLEX team, this team hs not been in the Finals or even semi Finals when coach Yeng assume it, it's very different during coach Yeng time with ROS or prior to that where he has more success.

[Fredomago]

Because he understands that players are looking for better opportunities, and he understands how SMB and Pangilinan control the PBA.  He is a very vocal coach and I think he likes Jericho a lot and believes in him so he gives him an opportunity to showcase his talent abroad. With that being said, he also understands what his team can do only and it's not as good as the SMB teams.

Yes, that's why many admire Coach Yeng Guiao for the way he handles things and his players. But later on once Jericho is done with playing for Guam, he's good and can easily come back to the team. That's why in the position of Jericho, Yeng understands that the guy has multiple opportunities and he doesn't want to be the obstacle for the guy to take as many opportunities as he can. Not just a coach to coach a team but also like a father to most of the players that he's coaching.

Jericho Cruz deserves to be given more opportunity to play and to be in a better team, it's just so pity that he played with a struggling NLEX team, this team hs not been in the Finals or even semi Finals when coach Yeng assume it, it's very different during coach Yeng time with ROS or prior to that where he has more success.

If given  good opportunities and let him play with well dominating team inside this league, he have lots of skills to showcase, sad thing that NLEX is not that type of team right now.

We've seen their performance from the last bubble, they don't have the right pieces for their campaign, more on offensive guards but lack with big men who can play inside and compete with those big man around the league.

Let see if what coach Yeng have this season, like what you have said it's no longer the same level from what he have before.

[Kasabus]

Because he understands that players are looking for better opportunities, and he understands how SMB and Pangilinan control the PBA.  He is a very vocal coach and I think he likes Jericho a lot and believes in him so he gives him an opportunity to showcase his talent abroad. With that being said, he also understands what his team can do only and it's not as good as the SMB teams.

Yes, that's why many admire Coach Yeng Guiao for the way he handles things and his players. But later on once Jericho is done with playing for Guam, he's good and can easily come back to the team. That's why in the position of Jericho, Yeng understands that the guy has multiple opportunities and he doesn't want to be the obstacle for the guy to take as many opportunities as he can. Not just a coach to coach a team but also like a father to most of the players that he's coaching.

Jericho Cruz deserves to be given more opportunity to play and to be in a better team, it's just so pity that he played with a struggling NLEX team, this team hs not been in the Finals or even semi Finals when coach Yeng assume it, it's very different during coach Yeng time with ROS or prior to that where he has more success.

If given  good opportunities and let him play with well dominating team inside this league, he have lots of skills to showcase, sad thing that NLEX is not that type of team right now.

We've seen their performance from the last bubble, they don't have the right pieces for their campaign, more on offensive guards but lack with big men who can play inside and compete with those big man around the league.

Let see if what coach Yeng have this season, like what you have said it's no longer the same level from what he have before.

He had his team with the TNT, and I really liked his position with the team but sadly he was traded If I'm not mistaken. His first team which is the Rain or  Shine, that's where he really shines, I guess his problem was him being easily injured that's why the team traded him, that was the first time he was traded.

It was a long ago, I can't remember all the teams he played but one thing I will never forget is that this guy knows how to ball.

[Hypnosis00]

Because he understands that players are looking for better opportunities, and he understands how SMB and Pangilinan control the PBA.  He is a very vocal coach and I think he likes Jericho a lot and believes in him so he gives him an opportunity to showcase his talent abroad. With that being said, he also understands what his team can do only and it's not as good as the SMB teams.

Yes, that's why many admire Coach Yeng Guiao for the way he handles things and his players. But later on once Jericho is done with playing for Guam, he's good and can easily come back to the team. That's why in the position of Jericho, Yeng understands that the guy has multiple opportunities and he doesn't want to be the obstacle for the guy to take as many opportunities as he can. Not just a coach to coach a team but also like a father to most of the players that he's coaching.

Jericho Cruz deserves to be given more opportunity to play and to be in a better team, it's just so pity that he played with a struggling NLEX team, this team hs not been in the Finals or even semi Finals when coach Yeng assume it, it's very different during coach Yeng time with ROS or prior to that where he has more success.

If given  good opportunities and let him play with well dominating team inside this league, he have lots of skills to showcase, sad thing that NLEX is not that type of team right now.

We've seen their performance from the last bubble, they don't have the right pieces for their campaign, more on offensive guards but lack with big men who can play inside and compete with those big man around the league.

Let see if what coach Yeng have this season, like what you have said it's no longer the same level from what he have before.

He had his team with the TNT, and I really liked his position with the team but sadly he was traded If I'm not mistaken. His first team which is the Rain or  Shine, that's where he really shines, I guess his problem was him being easily injured that's why the team traded him, that was the first time he was traded.

It was a long ago, I can't remember all the teams he played but one thing I will never forget is that this guy knows how to ball.

All the information can be found here.

source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho_Cruz

Career history
2014–2018   Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2018–2019   TNT KaTropa
2019–present   NLEX Road Warriors

Career highlights and awards
PBA champion (2016 Commissioner's)
3× PBA All-Star (2016–2018)
PBA Most Improved Player (2016)
PBA All-Rookie Team (2015)
PBA Mr. Quality Minutes (2016)

With that achievement, you can tell how successful already Jericho is as a PBA player.

[bisdak40]

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/june-mar-fajardo-joins-san-miguel-practice-in-batangas-city-a795-20210521?ref=home_featured_2

Goods news for all the SMB and Junemar Fajardo fans here because as per article, he is back on practice this early. I thought that his injury is not yet fully healed that they estimated his comeback during the opening of the games next month.

Nevertheless, it so nice to see him back on the court and take back the all Filipino crown from Ginebra.

[Kelvinid]

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/june-mar-fajardo-joins-san-miguel-practice-in-batangas-city-a795-20210521?ref=home_featured_2

Goods news for all the SMB and Junemar Fajardo fans here because as per article, he is back on practice this early. I thought that his injury is not yet fully healed that they estimated his comeback during the opening of the games next month.

Nevertheless, it so nice to see him back on the court and take back the all Filipino crown from Ginebra.

It's good news indeed, JMF vs Greg vs C. Stand, we will see a good PBA season when these 3 bigs are healthy. Maybe SMB really think Ginebra is a huge threat, they lose last season, not even in the Finals, so surely they want to bounce back and take that trophy again.

My question, do you think JMF would still win the MVP this season?

[Fredomago]

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/june-mar-fajardo-joins-san-miguel-practice-in-batangas-city-a795-20210521?ref=home_featured_2

Goods news for all the SMB and Junemar Fajardo fans here because as per article, he is back on practice this early. I thought that his injury is not yet fully healed that they estimated his comeback during the opening of the games next month.

Nevertheless, it so nice to see him back on the court and take back the all Filipino crown from Ginebra.

It's good news indeed, JMF vs Greg vs C. Stand, we will see a good PBA season when these 3 bigs are healthy. Maybe SMB really think Ginebra is a huge threat, they lose last season, not even in the Finals, so surely they want to bounce back and take that trophy again.

My question, do you think JMF would still win the MVP this season?

That's too far to conclude, but if he(JMF) would play the same way before he got this serious injury for sure taking another league MVP is not hard for him, the dominance that he have inside gives him and the team a huge advantage, plus all those supporting cast who play their own roles that makes it more easier for him.

The season is really interesting, seeing those players back and healthy the competition will bring more entertainment for the fans.

Still waiting for the announcement in regards to update with the plan of this season opening date.

[chaser15]

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/june-mar-fajardo-joins-san-miguel-practice-in-batangas-city-a795-20210521?ref=home_featured_2

Goods news for all the SMB and Junemar Fajardo fans here because as per article, he is back on practice this early. I thought that his injury is not yet fully healed that they estimated his comeback during the opening of the games next month.

He's already doing some minor court practice before so by joining the team's practice, I think that's part of his recovery and returning to shape.

I think JuneMar won't play at the early games of the next conference or maybe they will put him as "if necessary". They will only use JMF if needed.

As a related article regarding that practice, CJ Perez and Mo Tautuaa skip SMB scrimmages for 3 weeks as they have other activities outside the league. More information on the article link.

[LogitechMouse]

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/june-mar-fajardo-joins-san-miguel-practice-in-batangas-city-a795-20210521?ref=home_featured_2

Goods news for all the SMB and Junemar Fajardo fans here because as per article, he is back on practice this early. I thought that his injury is not yet fully healed that they estimated his comeback during the opening of the games next month.

Nevertheless, it so nice to see him back on the court and take back the all Filipino crown from Ginebra.

Just read the thread and its quite happy to see that JMF is back on the practice .
The only bad thing (not that bad) that I'm seeing is the absence of Tautuaa and Perez because of the 3x3 tournament.

Anyway, we might see an El Classico matchup in the upcoming conference where Ginebra and SMB will battle again. JMF on the other hand though will not play that much minutes in his games like the way he used to be because of his injury. They will reserve him if possible since they don't have any other reliable big right now since Mo is on another tournament.

My question, do you think JMF would still win the MVP this season?

Too early to speculate and we don't know yet if JMF is as healthy as he is years ago when he is dominating the league. Lets wait and watch his performance when the season starts and we can predict if he will or he will not .

[Hypnosis00]

Kiefer feels a big man can turn NLEX from good to great. Beau perhaps?


What do you guys think?

I think if it's Beau Belga, it will not give big impact to the team, I like a big man that is dominant and I think if they can get  Greg, it could help them.
I know JMF is better than Greg, but at least Greg could give JMF a hard time when they play against each other.

[bisdak40]

Kiefer feels a big man can turn NLEX from good to great. Beau perhaps?


What do you guys think?

I think if it's Beau Belga, it will not give big impact to the team, I like a big man that is dominant and I think if they can get  Greg, it could help them.
I know JMF is better than Greg, but at least Greg could give JMF a hard time when they play against each other.

Agree with you, if NLEX could get Slaughter then it could boost their team as they are lacking a legit big man now with the departure of Poy Erram. Beau is more of a defensive stopper and he is not young anymore so i think he would be just a mentor to the young guns of the team that will pick him.

[Russlenat]

Kiefer feels a big man can turn NLEX from good to great. Beau perhaps?


What do you guys think?

I think if it's Beau Belga, it will not give big impact to the team, I like a big man that is dominant and I think if they can get  Greg, it could help them.
I know JMF is better than Greg, but at least Greg could give JMF a hard time when they play against each other.

Agree with you, if NLEX could get Slaughter then it could boost their team as they are lacking a legit big man now with the departure of Poy Erram. Beau is more of a defensive stopper and he is not young anymore so i think he would be just a mentor to the young guns of the team that will pick him.

Bigs are very important in the PBA, we only have few legit bigs who are really tall, and AFAIK, it's only JMF and Greg who have that, other bigs are not really that tall.

Greg is currently playing with the NOP, but we know this team would not hold a very important player, and eventually, Greg will be traded, NLEX just needs to hope that they will get Greg and I don't think he will ever play with SMB teams again.

NLEX is good but they lack defense, that's what I observed since coach Yeng took over the coaching.

[Viscore]

NLEX is good but they lack defense, that's what I observed since coach Yeng took over the coaching.

We all see that, that's why they will never win in the playoffs due to their lack of defense, also, most of their game are high scoring, that only tells that they are not focus on defense, rather than in offense, in fact, even big man is shooting 3's that's the design of play made by coach Yeng.

Well, since they are talking of a big man, maybe they already know their weakness and they are desperate to have a good one.

[blockman]

That's a trivia thanks. That's why I think Yeng Guiao has given a good signal.

Jericho Cruz already played for Guam last year so it's not really that Yeng Guiao gives him a signal but that was necessary.

Guam's next qualifying game will be next month against Hong Kong and since the PBA restart doesn't finalize yet, there will be no problem if Cruz will play overseas in the meantime. If only the earlier FIBA scheduled was followed, on which Guam will face Hong Kong last February instead, there will be no conflict for Cruz schedule if PBA will restart next month.

Yeah, there should be no problem with his participation if the schedules were followed. But the pandemic hits and we all know that a lot has been adjusted and affected.

Jericho Cruz deserves to be given more opportunity to play and to be in a better team, it's just so pity that he played with a struggling NLEX team, this team hs not been in the Finals or even semi Finals when coach Yeng assume it, it's very different during coach Yeng time with ROS or prior to that where he has more success.

It's about their contract and what they've signed for. He can demand if he's really demandable by the teams or at least gets to jump into another team that wants to take him if his contract expires with his current team. Well, we don't have to think of it. They're not even problematic about it and just play if they're told to do so.

[Fredomago]

NLEX is good but they lack defense, that's what I observed since coach Yeng took over the coaching.

We all see that, that's why they will never win in the playoffs due to their lack of defense, also, most of their game are high scoring, that only tells that they are not focus on defense, rather than in offense, in fact, even big man is shooting 3's that's the design of play made by coach Yeng.

Well, since they are talking of a big man, maybe they already know their weakness and they are desperate to have a good one.

I also observe that, since they are now talking about big man  it's shows that they are working into something that would help the team.

It would be very nice gesture to show some interest in seeking for big players that would really help them to give good defense as they already have offensive players who can take care of this area.

I also see that if they can acquire Greg the chance of tighting the interior will help them to improve.