2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[mirakal]

Good decision for Japeth, he knew that he no longer on his prime he will only bring shame to his career. 

Kidding aside, he has a good relationship with Gin kings management so why bother to move away? His team gives him another chance for his career
it's better to end it up and retire using the banner.

We never know who among those stars will change up their minds and transfer to B-League. Only time will reveal that for us.

What are you saying? Even not in prime, he is still better at those all active Filipinos playing right now in B-league. And why does he get an offer if you think he is already past his prime?

Who among the current PH players there playing at B-league can match Japeth's skills? Parks Jr.? Paras? Ravena's? Those PH players are in their prime but look they are not that ringing the bell in the basketball world. Nothing will be a shame in Japeth's career if he decides to be signed at B-league.

You are right, I'm just pointing my opinion about Japeth personal career, the expectation if not being met, no offense to all of you.

I just remembered him after his try playing in the NBA and end up playing with TNT,

that kind of high expectation but he ended up being bench by coach Chot.

and I'm only kidding, so there's no offense. I know what pride Japeth brings to our country, a good member of team Gilas,

Not possible to be selected if you are not good, right?

This will be our own opinion only because some might say Japeth is better than those who are in B-League already, while some may not say so. Personally, I see Japeth has been improving already, his best asset is his defense and rebounding ability, he developed that under coach Tim Cone and I'm happy for him as he is not anymore criticize now unlike in the past where even the whole Ginebra is called "kangkong" every time they fail.

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[Sanitough]

Let's talk about Kai Sotto, he is now with the Adelaide 36ers, an Australian team. I think this league is more competitive than Japan's B-League.

As we can see, he is already in the roster_ https://www.adelaide36ers.com/players
(wondering why PBA team does not have their own website)

So my question is, will he make a name in this competition and improve as a player?

his first game .

[Johnyz]

Let's talk about Kai Sotto, he is now with the Adelaide 36ers, an Australian team. I think this league is more competitive than Japan's B-League.

As we can see, he is already in the roster_ https://www.adelaide36ers.com/players
(wondering why PBA team does not have their own website)

So my question is, will he make a name in this competition and improve as a player?

his first game .

They are still playing on a preseason and yesterday the team released a statement about resting Kai for the rest of the preseason so they can prepare this guy and condition himself for the regular season. This can be a big court for Kai to prove his worth and yes this is better compare to Japan B League since Australia is way a better country with regards to basketball ranking.

[blockman]

A news about Marc Pingris. He unretires and will play for Nueva Ecija in MPBL. His passion for basketball can't be removed and good to see him back play again but no longer for PBA but now for MPBL.
(https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pingris-unretires-joins-nueva-ecija-in-mpbl/225706)

Also see this news and its not a shock to me since many athletes are coming back from their retirement so basketball here in our country are also belong to that. Its a good decision for Pingris for sure and probably he misses playing on court with his favorite sports, let’s see if Nueva Ecija will become more competitive after Marc joining this team. Seriously, MPBL are getting more serious year after year.

I'm not actually watching MPBL but because of Marc, I might be following a few games not only from him though. It's really good to see someone out from retirement goes back.
It's not just about the offer but also about the love of the game. Well, we see players going from the league after league. AFAIK, there's also another league for which some players from PBA that haven't taken the spotlight are playing there. I forgot the name of the league, it's also in our country.

[goinmerry]

I'm not actually watching MPBL but because of Marc, I might be following a few games not only from him though. It's really good to see someone out from retirement goes back.

MPBL is more entertaining to watch compared to PBA.

Don't get me wrong. I follow MPBL since then as the physicality there is more entertaining to see compared to the PBA where it's now switching to NBA soft call. The audience impact also plays a big role. It's a good thing that the entry fee in most cases is free that's why the venue is always at full capacity.

MPBL is the newer version of the former league, MBA. It's expensive to host that kind of setup but MPBL was able to manage it. Thanks to its founder, Manny Pacquiao.

[harizen]

AFAIK, there's also another league for which some players from PBA that haven't taken the spotlight are playing there. I forgot the name of the league, it's also in our country.

Is that Philippine Basketball League - PBL?

Most of the players there are draftees to PBA. I think only a few players reverted from PBA to PBL.

Anyways, the league is already disbanded for a decade now.

[carlisle1]

A news about Marc Pingris. He unretires and will play for Nueva Ecija in MPBL. His passion for basketball can't be removed and good to see him back play again but no longer for PBA but now for MPBL.
(https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pingris-unretires-joins-nueva-ecija-in-mpbl/225706)

Also see this news and its not a shock to me since many athletes are coming back from their retirement so basketball here in our country are also belong to that. Its a good decision for Pingris for sure and probably he misses playing on court with his favorite sports, let’s see if Nueva Ecija will become more competitive after Marc joining this team. Seriously, MPBL are getting more serious year after year.

I'm not actually watching MPBL but because of Marc, I might be following a few games not only from him though. It's really good to see someone out from retirement goes back.
It's not just about the offer but also about the love of the game. Well, we see players going from the league after league. AFAIK, there's also another league for which some players from PBA that haven't taken the spotlight are playing there. I forgot the name of the league, it's also in our country.

Not sure if that MBA or PBA D-League,

I saw from one of social media site that it's not just Pingris that will play for Nueva Ecija, Peter Simon will also joining him.

The caption of that post said " Isa na lang kulang" which very easy to identify.
But if I'm not mistaken, James Yap still have one more season before
he will retire his Jersey.

It's interesting, JayJay helterbrand after playing with PBA veterans exhibition game decide to comeback and play with MPBL..
maybe more PBA star  will be joining this league.

[Vaculin]

A news about Marc Pingris. He unretires and will play for Nueva Ecija in MPBL. His passion for basketball can't be removed and good to see him back play again but no longer for PBA but now for MPBL.
(https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pingris-unretires-joins-nueva-ecija-in-mpbl/225706)

Also see this news and its not a shock to me since many athletes are coming back from their retirement so basketball here in our country are also belong to that. Its a good decision for Pingris for sure and probably he misses playing on court with his favorite sports, let’s see if Nueva Ecija will become more competitive after Marc joining this team. Seriously, MPBL are getting more serious year after year.

I'm not actually watching MPBL but because of Marc, I might be following a few games not only from him though. It's really good to see someone out from retirement goes back.
It's not just about the offer but also about the love of the game. Well, we see players going from the league after league. AFAIK, there's also another league for which some players from PBA that haven't taken the spotlight are playing there. I forgot the name of the league, it's also in our country.

Not sure if that MBA or PBA D-League,

I saw from one of social media site that it's not just Pingris that will play for Nueva Ecija, Peter Simon will also joining him.

The caption of that post said " Isa na lang kulang" which very easy to identify.
But if I'm not mistaken, James Yap still have one more season before
he will retire his Jersey.

It's interesting, JayJay helterbrand after playing with PBA veterans exhibition game decide to comeback and play with MPBL..
maybe more PBA star  will be joining this league.

MPBL is becoming more interesting, with some PBA players participating in the league, it will become more popular Manny Pacquiao as the founder will become successful as well. He has no success playing with the PBA back then with KIA, but here, his league grow and has become very competitive now.

[LogitechMouse]

I'm not actually watching MPBL but because of Marc, I might be following a few games not only from him though. It's really good to see someone out from retirement goes back.

MPBL is more entertaining to watch compared to PBA.
~

Can I ask where can I watch MPBL games?
I'm not following them back since but since you said that the physicality there is more entertaining than PBA who had these very soft calls and very inappropriate calls which makes the league more boring to watch.

I don't know but I just love to watch basketball games that has a bit of physicality since it is how PBA started. There is physicality involved like how the NBA is back in the Jordan Era around 80-90's (correct me).

[Kelvinid]

I'm not actually watching MPBL but because of Marc, I might be following a few games not only from him though. It's really good to see someone out from retirement goes back.

MPBL is more entertaining to watch compared to PBA.
~

Can I ask where can I watch MPBL games?
I'm not following them back since but since you said that the physicality there is more entertaining than PBA who had these very soft calls and very inappropriate calls which makes the league more boring to watch.

I don't know but I just love to watch basketball games that has a bit of physicality since it is how PBA started. There is physicality involved like how the NBA is back in the Jordan Era around 80-90's (correct me).

https://www.teampilipinas.info/2018/03/mpbl-live-updates-schedule-results.html
ABS-CBN Sports is the official broadcaster of the league and will air games of the MPBL through its ABS-CBN S+A channel

I rarely watch this league too, so I am not familiar with what channels are covering them now.
If they have a online live streaming in youtube, that would be better.

[Cling18]

A news about Marc Pingris. He unretires and will play for Nueva Ecija in MPBL. His passion for basketball can't be removed and good to see him back play again but no longer for PBA but now for MPBL.
(https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pingris-unretires-joins-nueva-ecija-in-mpbl/225706)

Also see this news and its not a shock to me since many athletes are coming back from their retirement so basketball here in our country are also belong to that. Its a good decision for Pingris for sure and probably he misses playing on court with his favorite sports, let’s see if Nueva Ecija will become more competitive after Marc joining this team. Seriously, MPBL are getting more serious year after year.

I'm not actually watching MPBL but because of Marc, I might be following a few games not only from him though. It's really good to see someone out from retirement goes back.
It's not just about the offer but also about the love of the game. Well, we see players going from the league after league. AFAIK, there's also another league for which some players from PBA that haven't taken the spotlight are playing there. I forgot the name of the league, it's also in our country.

Not sure if that MBA or PBA D-League,

I saw from one of social media site that it's not just Pingris that will play for Nueva Ecija, Peter Simon will also joining him.

The caption of that post said " Isa na lang kulang" which very easy to identify.
But if I'm not mistaken, James Yap still have one more season before
he will retire his Jersey.

It's interesting, JayJay helterbrand after playing with PBA veterans exhibition game decide to comeback and play with MPBL..
maybe more PBA star  will be joining this league.

MPBL is becoming more interesting, with some PBA players participating in the league, it will become more popular Manny Pacquiao as the founder will become successful as well. He has no success playing with the PBA back then with KIA, but here, his league grow and has become very competitive now.

Most viewers have switched to MPBL and they also find it more entertaining especially if there are celebrity players who are showcasing their skills on the basketball ring. Manny Pacquiao always try his luck in all fields that he wants and he never stops until he succeeds which is really impressive.

[Hypnosis00]

Most viewers have switched to MPBL and they also find it more entertaining especially if there are celebrity players who are showcasing their skills on the basketball ring. Manny Pacquiao always try his luck in all fields that he wants and he never stops until he succeeds which is really impressive.

I don't believe in that, you should show some proof to convince me. 

PBA is still more popular than MPBL and I don't see MPBL is competing with PBA since the players of the PBA are way better than the MPBL players, and some PBA players are representing our countries in international competition.

[Kasabus]

Most viewers have switched to MPBL and they also find it more entertaining especially if there are celebrity players who are showcasing their skills on the basketball ring. Manny Pacquiao always try his luck in all fields that he wants and he never stops until he succeeds which is really impressive.

I don't believe in that, you should show some proof to convince me. 

PBA is still more popular than MPBL and I don't see MPBL is competing with PBA since the players of the PBA are way better than the MPBL players, and some PBA players are representing our countries in international competition.

Here's an article to describe the competition between PBA and MPBL.
PBA and MPBL Discuss Ways to CO-EXIST Without Unintended COMPETITION

They can co-exist without competing actually as MPBL is just new while PBA has been here for many decades, meaning the fan-based for PBA is bigger compared to MPBL, plus PBA has more media exposures as they are broadcast in one of the biggest networks in the country which is owned by one of the PBA owners.

[Fredomago]

Here's an article to describe the competition between PBA and MPBL.
PBA and MPBL Discuss Ways to CO-EXIST Without Unintended COMPETITION

They can co-exist without competing actually as MPBL is just new while PBA has been here for many decades, meaning the fan-based for PBA is bigger compared to MPBL, plus PBA has more media exposures as they are broadcast in one of the biggest networks in the country which is owned by one of the PBA owners.

PBA stars do have that big advantage against MPBL players, the media exposures and the company who holds the franchise, the minimum fee for PBA players is already the max for MPBL(not sure but close enough i guess)  . Since PBA established the organization for longer time, it's incomparable in term of fan base success.

Though MPBL now is also gaining exposure since there are some PBA stars who transferred to this league, they are playing in a much tougher game. MPBL brings back the fun if you compare the type of game in terms of physicality.

With Pingris announced his comeback to this game, there's a good impact that he will carry when he starts to play.

[Russlenat]

Here's an article to describe the competition between PBA and MPBL.
PBA and MPBL Discuss Ways to CO-EXIST Without Unintended COMPETITION

They can co-exist without competing actually as MPBL is just new while PBA has been here for many decades, meaning the fan-based for PBA is bigger compared to MPBL, plus PBA has more media exposures as they are broadcast in one of the biggest networks in the country which is owned by one of the PBA owners.

PBA stars do have that big advantage against MPBL players, the media exposures and the company who holds the franchise, the minimum fee for PBA players is already the max for MPBL(not sure but close enough i guess)  . Since PBA established the organization for longer time, it's incomparable in term of fan base success.

Though MPBL now is also gaining exposure since there are some PBA stars who transferred to this league, they are playing in a much tougher game. MPBL brings back the fun if you compare the type of game in terms of physicality.

With Pingris announced his comeback to this game, there's a good impact that he will carry when he starts to play.

Exactly, PBA is the most popular basketball league in the Philippines and Ginebra is the most popular team. However, I think the PBA has to improve their league and not only be too complacent on their popularity, what I'm trying to say is they should add more teams to make it more entertaining as the current set up only favors the management with a lot of teams in the PBA, it's not fair for the small team owners.

[Johnyz]

AFAIK, there's also another league for which some players from PBA that haven't taken the spotlight are playing there. I forgot the name of the league, it's also in our country.

Is that Philippine Basketball League - PBL?

Most of the players there are draftees to PBA. I think only a few players reverted from PBA to PBL.

Anyways, the league is already disbanded for a decade now.

Maybe he’s referring to MPBL now and this has been the second league to give spotlight to other basketball players, and give every cities to have a representative and play their game. Actually MPBP are way better just like NBA where every city have their own team while PBA works with private company name and it slowly going down because of so many issues with them. With MPBL, many players has the chance to shine and show their talent as well.

[Yamifoud]

Let's talk about Kai Sotto, he is now with the Adelaide 36ers, an Australian team. I think this league is more competitive than Japan's B-League.

As we can see, he is already in the roster_ https://www.adelaide36ers.com/players
(wondering why PBA team does not have their own website)

So my question is, will he make a name in this competition and improve as a player?

his first game .

They are still playing on a preseason and yesterday the team released a statement about resting Kai for the rest of the preseason so they can prepare this guy and condition himself for the regular season. This can be a big court for Kai to prove his worth and yes this is better compare to Japan B League since Australia is way a better country with regards to basketball ranking.

I hope we can see him play and earn good minutes in the current team. He is given a contract to play, so most likely he will be used by the team. It's time for him to prove to other countries that he is already ripe as a player, his training in the US is intense, he can finally use it in a big competition where big boys are playing. AFAIK, Australian players play physical basketball, he should be ready with it.

[crzy]

Let's talk about Kai Sotto, he is now with the Adelaide 36ers, an Australian team. I think this league is more competitive than Japan's B-League.

As we can see, he is already in the roster_ https://www.adelaide36ers.com/players
(wondering why PBA team does not have their own website)

So my question is, will he make a name in this competition and improve as a player?

his first game .

They are still playing on a preseason and yesterday the team released a statement about resting Kai for the rest of the preseason so they can prepare this guy and condition himself for the regular season. This can be a big court for Kai to prove his worth and yes this is better compare to Japan B League since Australia is way a better country with regards to basketball ranking.

I hope we can see him play and earn good minutes in the current team. He is given a contract to play, so most likely he will be used by the team. It's time for him to prove to other countries that he is already ripe as a player, his training in the US is intense, he can finally use it in a big competition where big boys are playing. AFAIK, Australian players play physical basketball, he should be ready with it.

Basketball are more on physical game so technically he should be more prepared for this and I know he is already prepared considering all the trainings and exposure that he already have. Kai is a great player with a great potential and that’s why he was able to enter Australian league. There’s a good reason here why 36ers are not allowing Kai to play for the rest of preseason, they want Kai to be on a good condition and that’s a good reason already, hopefully they can maximize Kai’s potential.

[bisdak40]

Most viewers have switched to MPBL and they also find it more entertaining especially if there are celebrity players who are showcasing their skills on the basketball ring. Manny Pacquiao always try his luck in all fields that he wants and he never stops until he succeeds which is really impressive.

I don't believe in that, you should show some proof to convince me. 

PBA is still more popular than MPBL and I don't see MPBL is competing with PBA since the players of the PBA are way better than the MPBL players, and some PBA players are representing our countries in international competition.

Same here lol.

There are even talks months ago that they will defunct MPBL due to the lack of fundings because of the pandemic and we all knew the status of Manny, the commissioner of MPBL, he is so busy campaigning for the presidential election that is why I'm a little bit intrigued that despite all of that they are still continuing the league.

Which channel can we see MPBL games?

[harizen]

Most viewers have switched to MPBL and they also find it more entertaining especially if there are celebrity players who are showcasing their skills on the basketball ring. Manny Pacquiao always try his luck in all fields that he wants and he never stops until he succeeds which is really impressive.

I don't believe in that, you should show some proof to convince me.  

PBA is still more popular than MPBL and I don't see MPBL is competing with PBA since the players of the PBA are way better than the MPBL players, and some PBA players are representing our countries in international competition.

There's no question about the popularity of PBA. No way it can be dominated by other local leagues. There's also no proof that most viewers switched to MPBL but we have to accept that the league is gaining attention. We should look not only at a single tree but at the whole forest.

I'm following MPBL for a long and I can see clearly the difference between it on PBA that's why it gained attention from viewers since then. PBA is already business but now becoming more and more business. If MPBL's funding will be maintained, the league has the chance to surpass PBA's usual number of audiences but of course, in terms of popularity, PBA is the top.

Maybe he’s referring to MPBL now and this has been the second league to give spotlight to other basketball players, and give every cities to have a representative and play their game. Actually MPBP are way better just like NBA where every city have their own team while PBA works with private company name and it slowly going down because of so many issues with them. With MPBL, many players has the chance to shine and show their talent as well.

He's not referring to MPBL because he already stated it on the first line of the statement. Anyways, disregard now.