2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[harizen]

Maybe the commissioner just wants to try these young players to the FIBA world and see if the Gilas could compete well. Actually, our main purpose here is just to be in the FIBA world, that is already our greatest achievement as we can never win against very talk American and European players. You can get the top players in the PBA but they don't have the same chemistry as the current roster, that would still be useless IMO.

I think they aren't wasting money just for the purpose to be in the FIBA World even the chance is low to compete with qualifiers there. Our players are putting in all their efforts so at least it's not just they just want to be in the FIBA World but rather a recognition to the country as if we able to make it at least semis, our country might host several international basketball events in the future (with PH hosting FIBA World in 2023 alongside 2 Asian countries).

There are lots of ways to try these young players on the international stage and that's what currently is going on but not to the point that they should also be the same roster once we faced the monsters outside our region where the likes of SoKor and the Asian Giant China is even struggling. It's a wasted opportunity if Gilas won't use the service of the experienced players and go full blast with the cadets on the FIBA World. FIBA World happened only once per 4 years with the qualifiers on a yearly basis. Gilas can still utilize some of the experienced PBA players who are still at their peak.

A combination of young players and experienced ones would be good.

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[chaser15]

Of course, there's a playoff but it's different because you playoffs can be seen in the morning while PBA can be seen in the afternoon, more games to bet means more fun on my part. 

There are always lots of betting options on the NBA that are not just limited to the usual Moneyline, handicap, O/U, etc in PBA so you shouldn't feel much bored if there's currently no PBA to bet and watch.

Unless you are gambling mostly on live bets in PBA? That really affects your gambling experience.

With the current action on the NBA playoffs, I totally even forgot to follow PBA updates about the opening. It's always on-talks, being discussed, waiting for approval, etc. No development everyday.

[goinmerry]

No news in their official website, anyone had some rumors from other sources?

There's no official date yet for the opening. There are some side news that teams continuously doing their practice sessions. It means it's a high chance that the opening is near. I think they will push a single season only that's why they are not rushing everything. They can start at most, next month if 2 conferences or in August for a single conference.

But we are currently distracted by some basketball events today like NBA Conference Finals and FIBA Qualifiers so we don't feel much about the PBA environment for now.

[Fredomago]

No news in their official website, anyone had some rumors from other sources?

There's no official date yet for the opening. There are some side news that teams continuously doing their practice sessions. It means it's a high chance that the opening is near. I think they will push a single season only that's why they are not rushing everything. They can start at most, next month if 2 conferences or in August for a single conference.

But we are currently distracted by some basketball events today like NBA Conference Finals and FIBA Qualifiers so we don't feel much about the PBA environment for now.

With NBA east and west finals the attentions are all focus with the teams that they are supporting, as well with the gilas young cadets who performed very well.

PBA is not releasing any news in regards to the date of opening, but likewise the teams are on their respective practices meaning that the preparations for the incoming games are taken seriously.

it's a matter of decisioning whether single or two conference for this year.

[Vaculin]

No news in their official website, anyone had some rumors from other sources?

There's no official date yet for the opening. There are some side news that teams continuously doing their practice sessions. It means it's a high chance that the opening is near. I think they will push a single season only that's why they are not rushing everything. They can start at most, next month if 2 conferences or in August for a single conference.

But we are currently distracted by some basketball events today like NBA Conference Finals and FIBA Qualifiers so we don't feel much about the PBA environment for now.

With NBA east and west finals the attentions are all focus with the teams that they are supporting, as well with the gilas young cadets who performed very well.

PBA is not releasing any news in regards to the date of opening, but likewise the teams are on their respective practices meaning that the preparations for the incoming games are taken seriously.

it's a matter of decisioning whether single or two conference for this year.

Since they'll start in the 2nd half of the year, then I think a single conference is most likely be the setup.

Yes, the NBA really makes us entertain because we are already in the WCF/ECF and after this, the biggest event which is the NBA Finals will start.

There's still plenty of time for the PBA To start and I think they are right on track so probably next month we might see some good news.

[Kelvinid]

No news in their official website, anyone had some rumors from other sources?

There's no official date yet for the opening. There are some side news that teams continuously doing their practice sessions. It means it's a high chance that the opening is near. I think they will push a single season only that's why they are not rushing everything. They can start at most, next month if 2 conferences or in August for a single conference.

But we are currently distracted by some basketball events today like NBA Conference Finals and FIBA Qualifiers so we don't feel much about the PBA environment for now.

Maybe not but once the PBA commence, I'm sure the excitement will build up as we will again see our favorite players. Some basketball fans are just a fan of the PBA, they don't like other sports because they are loyal to PBA, so it's a big gift for them if PBA will start its season soon. There's no MECQ, there's no reason to delay the opening of the new season.

[Kasabus]

There's no MECQ, there's no reason to delay the opening of the new season.

They are not delaying it, they are making sure the opening will be a success because it's a bubble, once there's a problem inside, everything will be affected. As we read in the news, they are already practicing now, they conditioned themselves to the opening of the new season, and that's already great news. NBA is still happening and they are back to normal so the excitement is really high, so people are not talking a lot on the PBA return, besides, this is business, they just want to ensure the opening will be at the right timing.

[blockman]

There's no MECQ, there's no reason to delay the opening of the new season.

I think there are internal talks when they should initiate the league again. We have no choice but to wait for further and official announcements when they will start going back again. Right now, the only thing that we can do is to wait for those announcements that they will release about the start of the league again. But if there's none, we have to be patient. Whether there's no MECQ or there is another quarantine protocol that has been adjusted, they also want to give us a better update as soon as possible and make the league happen for us to have something to watch again with our favorite teams and players.

[Hypnosis00]

There's no MECQ, there's no reason to delay the opening of the new season.

I think there are internal talks when they should initiate the league again. We have no choice but to wait for further and official announcements when they will start going back again. Right now, the only thing that we can do is to wait for those announcements that they will release about the start of the league again. But if there's none, we have to be patient. Whether there's no MECQ or there is another quarantine protocol that has been adjusted, they also want to give us a better update as soon as possible and make the league happen for us to have something to watch again with our favorite teams and players.

Maybe let's just be optimistic that the season will start soon, believe that we will read some announcement in the coming days that the season will finally open next month, I think that was the target, so let's wait and see. I'm sure with the ample time given, the players have already taken their vaccine and who knows, we might not see a bubble set up anymore, and fans are already allowed to watch the game.

[Fredomago]

Since they'll start in the 2nd half of the year, then I think a single conference is most likely be the setup.

Yes, the NBA really makes us entertain because we are already in the WCF/ECF and after this, the biggest event which is the NBA Finals will start.

There's still plenty of time for the PBA To start and I think they are right on track so probably next month we might see some good news.

It's a perfect timing indeed, after the NBA finals ended it's about time for Pinoy fans to watch for the PBA.  It will help the league in terms of viewers since the fans probably looking for some sort of entertainment,.

If they'll rush it out the chance that fans attentions are split between, though it's already in the third quarter of the year perfect for 1 whole season.

Focusing with new twist of the game to bring more entertainment, those trades are highly expected to bring impacts to the league.

[Maslate]

Since they'll start in the 2nd half of the year, then I think a single conference is most likely be the setup.

Yes, the NBA really makes us entertain because we are already in the WCF/ECF and after this, the biggest event which is the NBA Finals will start.

There's still plenty of time for the PBA To start and I think they are right on track so probably next month we might see some good news.

It's a perfect timing indeed, after the NBA finals ended it's about time for Pinoy fans to watch for the PBA.  It will help the league in terms of viewers since the fans probably looking for some sort of entertainment,.

If they'll rush it out the chance that fans attentions are split between, though it's already in the third quarter of the year perfect for 1 whole season.

Focusing with new twist of the game to bring more entertainment, those trades are highly expected to bring impacts to the league.

I don't think it will split the fans as NBA games are usually televised in the morning while the PBA games start in the afternoon until evening.  Nah, they just want to ensure everything is fully prepared before they open the season, with a long preparation, they want to make it successful.

[Hypnosis00]

C Stand is still suffering from injury.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/past-injury-keeps-standhardinger-from-practicing-with-brgy-ginebra-a793-20210626?ref=feed_1_section

CHRISTIAN Standhardinger has not been practicing of late with Barangay Ginebra due to a lingering injury.

Veteran guard LA Tenorio disclosed the development on Friday night, blaming an old injury from which the 6-foot-8 Fil-German has yet to fully recover.

Without him, the Chance of the SMB is getting bigger as I think they will have Fajardo back this season.
Next to SMB, I think Magnolia also has a great chance of winning this coming season.

[Johnyz]

C Stand is still suffering from injury.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/past-injury-keeps-standhardinger-from-practicing-with-brgy-ginebra-a793-20210626?ref=feed_1_section

CHRISTIAN Standhardinger has not been practicing of late with Barangay Ginebra due to a lingering injury.

Veteran guard LA Tenorio disclosed the development on Friday night, blaming an old injury from which the 6-foot-8 Fil-German has yet to fully recover.

Without him, the Chance of the SMB is getting bigger as I think they will have Fajardo back this season.
Next to SMB, I think Magnolia also has a great chance of winning this coming season.

He's one of the biggest asset of Ginebra this season, that's too bad if he didn't recover in time and yes SMB will have a better chance to get the title this season and I'm pretty sure Fajardo will paly again, he might be participating on their practice already. This season it's worth the wait as many fans are waiting for this and support their favorite team. Ginebra might be the crowd favorite but I'm sure, other team will win this time.

[bisdak40]

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said the possibility of having fans in attendance during games could happen as long as those coming into the playing venues are vaccinated.
The PBA is still seeking approval from the Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases for its proposed July start for the 2021-22 season, and Marcial said that they’d study the prospect of having fans inside the venues once they get the nod from the government.

So, if approve then we could see the start of the 46th PBA this coming July and the good news is if you vaccinated then you can watch the game live in the venue just like in the NBA.

I think no more bubble set-up for the PBA this as it's very costly to operate, they will just wait for the vaccination to roll out and will even use its players to convince people to be vaccinated for us to be safe from covid and we will be back to normal once again if 70 percent of the population are vaccinated.  

[Fredomago]

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said the possibility of having fans in attendance during games could happen as long as those coming into the playing venues are vaccinated.
The PBA is still seeking approval from the Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases for its proposed July start for the 2021-22 season, and Marcial said that they’d study the prospect of having fans inside the venues once they get the nod from the government.

So, if approve then we could see the start of the 46th PBA this coming July and the good news is if you vaccinated then you can watch the game live in the venue just like in the NBA.

I think no more bubble set-up for the PBA this as it's very costly to operate, they will just wait for the vaccination to roll out and will even use its players to convince people to be vaccinated for us to be safe from covid and we will be back to normal once again if 70 percent of the population are vaccinated.  

Good news for avid fans, if this proposal will proceed and the IATF gives them the clearance on site fans will enjoy the game, no more bubble set up though attendance might still in question if they'll allow 100% fully vaccinated or they will consider safety protocols still.

Though there's new covid variant(Delta) which being feared that is's more quick being spread fully vaccinated individuals are still unsure if they are safe with this new mutated virus(not sure  if I use the right term for this.)

All in all still good to know that progress within this target dates is already rolling..

[Distinctin]

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said the possibility of having fans in attendance during games could happen as long as those coming into the playing venues are vaccinated.
The PBA is still seeking approval from the Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases for its proposed July start for the 2021-22 season, and Marcial said that they’d study the prospect of having fans inside the venues once they get the nod from the government.

So, if approve then we could see the start of the 46th PBA this coming July and the good news is if you vaccinated then you can watch the game live in the venue just like in the NBA.

I think no more bubble set-up for the PBA this as it's very costly to operate, they will just wait for the vaccination to roll out and will even use its players to convince people to be vaccinated for us to be safe from covid and we will be back to normal once again if 70 percent of the population are vaccinated.  

Good news for avid fans, if this proposal will proceed and the IATF gives them the clearance on site fans will enjoy the game, no more bubble set up though attendance might still in question if they'll allow 100% fully vaccinated or they will consider safety protocols still.

Though there's new covid variant(Delta) which being feared that is's more quick being spread fully vaccinated individuals are still unsure if they are safe with this new mutated virus(not sure  if I use the right term for this.)

All in all still good to know that progress within this target dates is already rolling..

Maybe that's the reason why there's a little delay, we might not see a bubble set up that was previously reported, and since some people already got their vaccines, so just like the NBA, they are allowed to be in the arena again. This is a good development, hopefully, they'll be able to realize this and gain an approval from the IATF.

[Russlenat]

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said the possibility of having fans in attendance during games could happen as long as those coming into the playing venues are vaccinated.
The PBA is still seeking approval from the Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases for its proposed July start for the 2021-22 season, and Marcial said that they’d study the prospect of having fans inside the venues once they get the nod from the government.

So, if approve then we could see the start of the 46th PBA this coming July and the good news is if you vaccinated then you can watch the game live in the venue just like in the NBA.

I think no more bubble set-up for the PBA this as it's very costly to operate, they will just wait for the vaccination to roll out and will even use its players to convince people to be vaccinated for us to be safe from covid and we will be back to normal once again if 70 percent of the population are vaccinated.  

Good news for avid fans, if this proposal will proceed and the IATF gives them the clearance on site fans will enjoy the game, no more bubble set up though attendance might still in question if they'll allow 100% fully vaccinated or they will consider safety protocols still.

Though there's new covid variant(Delta) which being feared that is's more quick being spread fully vaccinated individuals are still unsure if they are safe with this new mutated virus(not sure  if I use the right term for this.)

All in all still good to know that progress within this target dates is already rolling..

Maybe that's the reason why there's a little delay, we might not see a bubble set up that was previously reported, and since some people already got their vaccines, so just like the NBA, they are allowed to be in the arena again. This is a good development, hopefully, they'll be able to realize this and gain an approval from the IATF.

This is what fans are waiting for, to finally see live PBA games to meet their favorite players in person. I hope the IATF would not make a stupid policy of still wearing a face shield when in the Arena as that would really kill the excitement. We are just way behind the big countries development, they are already allowing people to watch big games in an arena, but as usual, we can always copy their rules for safety protocol.

[harizen]

So, if approve then we could see the start of the 46th PBA this coming July and the good news is if you vaccinated then you can watch the game live in the venue just like in the NBA

A good thing they consider that. A part of the privilege of vaccinated people aside from the perks that already taking place once a person getting vaccinated.

It's also a form of encouragement that people should consider having the vaccine. But even prior to the pandemic, the PBA crowd isn't that much honestly and great revenues only come from Finals. That's why they should not limit for now the privilege to watch PBA on-site with only vaccinated people.

In NBA, especially in the US, their vaccine supply can cover all their citizens that's why we are now seeing a big crowd. That's the only problem here in PH wherein vaccine doses are lacking but we are expecting more doses to come in the next months.

[Japinat]

So, if approve then we could see the start of the 46th PBA this coming July and the good news is if you vaccinated then you can watch the game live in the venue just like in the NBA

A good thing they consider that. A part of the privilege of vaccinated people aside from the perks that already taking place once a person getting vaccinated.

It's also a form of encouragement that people should consider having the vaccine. But even prior to the pandemic, the PBA crowd isn't that much honestly and great revenues only come from Finals. That's why they should not limit for now the privilege to watch PBA on-site with only vaccinated people.

In NBA, especially in the US, their vaccine supply can cover all their citizens that's why we are now seeing a big crowd. That's the only problem here in PH wherein vaccine doses are lacking but we are expecting more doses to come in the next months.

We should not only rely on donations, we have to put a big budget on the vaccine so everyone will receive their vaccine. That's the problem of a corrupt country like the Philippines, instead of prioritizing this vaccine, some political games are now playing because of the budget. I hope we will have enough supply of vaccine one day so the government will start investigating the corruption happening due to this pandemic.

[Finestream]

COLUMN: Are fans wrong to hold PBA stars to high standards?

Yes, we are wrong because we think they are a perfect model to follow.

They are just humans, they make mistakes as we do, so we have to understand them.
These 3 in this column are the most popular as they made mistakes, but at the end of the day, they are just human.

Their job is to only entertain us, their personal life is their own.