2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[Kelvinid]

I guess only C Stand and Pringle are the new faces of the team that Brownlee has not played with before. However, IIRC,  Brownlee, and C Stand are teammates in Alab Pilipinas before, or rival? So these two meet and know each other hopefully, so let's hope that bond will be stronger as they play for the first time on the same team in the PBA.

They are rivals, Brownlee played for the Philippines while C-Stan played for Hongkong if I'm not mistaken. The bright side for Ginebra when Brownlee is around is that C-Stan may not need to score heavily as Brownlee will do that for them and he is also a willing passer so this will make C-Stan play inspired basketball.

So, we can bet for the PBA again next week, hope everything will be fine during the opening, and also hope that IATF will allow vaccinated spectators to watch the games live even half the stadium capacity.

As long as there's no case yet for Omicron covid virus, I think we have a chance to see a crowd in the game. For now, our government is temporarily imposing a travel ban from some countries to prevent the virus from entering our country, but based on history, the virus will still spread, so maybe vaccination should be increased.

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[Distinctin]

I guess only C Stand and Pringle are the new faces of the team that Brownlee has not played with before. However, IIRC,  Brownlee, and C Stand are teammates in Alab Pilipinas before, or rival? So these two meet and know each other hopefully, so let's hope that bond will be stronger as they play for the first time on the same team in the PBA.

They are rivals, Brownlee played for the Philippines while C-Stan played for Hongkong if I'm not mistaken. The bright side for Ginebra when Brownlee is around is that C-Stan may not need to score heavily as Brownlee will do that for them and he is also a willing passer so this will make C-Stan play inspired basketball.

So, we can bet for the PBA again next week, hope everything will be fine during the opening, and also hope that IATF will allow vaccinated spectators to watch the games live even half the stadium capacity.

As long as there's no case yet for Omicron covid virus, I think we have a chance to see a crowd in the game. For now, our government is temporarily imposing a travel ban from some countries to prevent the virus from entering our country, but based on history, the virus will still spread, so maybe vaccination should be increased.

Our government recently announced a national vaccination day from Nov 29 to December 1.. I think that's the effort they made in order to strengthen our immune system against the threat of the omicron virus. Even if the virus will enter our country, it will not create a panic anymore as we have adjusted already since this virus has been with us for almost 2 years already.

[harizen]

Like I mentioned previously, the Governor's Cup is surely this month. I'm also having a thing in mind before that it will be on Ynares because if anyone passes by there, there's a large PBA poster on the main gate. I'm just a few kilometers away at the venue that's why I regularly pass by there but do not pay attention much to that PBA poster.

So, we can bet for the PBA again next week, hope everything will be fine during the opening, and also hope that IATF will allow vaccinated spectators to watch the games live even half the stadium capacity.

Even with the ease restriction, looks like having a live audience is still not possible. IATF is sometimes crap at making decisions lol.

[Distinctin]

Even with the ease restriction, looks like having a live audience is still not possible. IATF is sometimes crap at making decisions lol.

That's true but we should remain optimistic that they'll allow the audience this conference.

Meanwhile, Brownlee is already confirmed to have arrived in the Philippines.

here's the pic.


source : https://web.facebook.com/OfficialGinebraRepublic/photos/a.284716468840717/922826551696369/

[blockman]

There's news I've read that PBA has made a deal with Easy Asia Super League. I didn't know that there's an existing league but it's composed of the Philippines and other countries too.
(https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/12/02/sports/pba-inks-deal-with-east-asia-super-league/1824352)

[Maslate]

Will the Blackwater would improve next conference?

This is a good news though. Amer-Casio pair impresses as Blackwater beats Meralco in tune-up... however it's just a tune up game, hopefully they'll do that in the actual game as last season they are winless IIRC.

[freedomgo]

Will the Blackwater would improve next conference?

This is a good news though. Amer-Casio pair impresses as Blackwater beats Meralco in tune-up... however it's just a tune up game, hopefully they'll do that in the actual game as last season they are winless IIRC.

Not sure they will but hopefully they will improve because they have an import already and Casio is a big help due to his experience. Blackwater and Terraferma are the worst teams in the PBA, so what can we expect from them anyway?

[Finestream]

Thanks for the links. He firstly denied his involvement with the deal and that's usually going to be the first thing he's going to do because it just pops and that poor bettor has shared it on social media. He has forgotten how quickly to spread information through it and can easily make it viral.
When De Guzman and the accuser goes on face to face, there will be an intense face off between and the two and many information that haven't heard yet will come out for sure.

He destroyed his career with just a small amount he would make, if he avoided giving tips, he could have played with the SM Beerman and maybe given a break if he do well which would made him a millionaire, too bad for him, he was attracted with instant money without realizing that he risk his career for that.

That's him being careless and not contented with what he has attained. A lot of good players are wanting to get in on his position but he's the one that got lucky and chosen to get into the league.
But with his luck, he has put himself into the wrong situation by rigging a game with the little amount that he can even earn and at least get with some sponsors. A very bad decision that he has made and I don't know where he's going to be led by the decision thrown to him.

The case is still pending investigation, but he is already banned for the moment, so if the investigation may take too long, that is how long he will be out even if he does not really make a violation.


@LogitechMouse

Thanks for that wonderful update, seeing the PBA slowly getting back to normal is a huge improvement and that will bring more fun. Maybe we will see it more entertaining to watch especially the team which has the biggest number of fans, and that is non other than the Ginebra San Miguel.

Yes PBA and other games as well are also starting their own to get everything back to normal, to everything what it's used to be. It's really fun and entertaining to watch PBA games live in-person even in MOA Arena. Let's just hope that this new strain of virus will not get us to go back in quarantine modes.

[samcrypto]

Yes PBA and other games as well are also starting their own to get everything back to normal, to everything what it's used to be. It's really fun and entertaining to watch PBA games live in-person even in MOA Arena. Let's just hope that this new strain of virus will not get us to go back in quarantine modes.

Looks like we are slowly getting back to normal simply because of elections, and maybe after that we might be on trouble again especially if there's a lot of mutation coming to us, this pandemic still affecting many lives and that include sports. Missing the live games with PBA and the excitement cheering for your teams, let's all hope for the best that PBA will be granted by live games soon. Anyway, have you guys heard about PBA joining an Asian League? not sure though but I've seen one article regarding this one.

[goaldigger]

Yes PBA and other games as well are also starting their own to get everything back to normal, to everything what it's used to be. It's really fun and entertaining to watch PBA games live in-person even in MOA Arena. Let's just hope that this new strain of virus will not get us to go back in quarantine modes.

Looks like we are slowly getting back to normal simply because of elections, and maybe after that we might be on trouble again especially if there's a lot of mutation coming to us, this pandemic still affecting many lives and that include sports. Missing the live games with PBA and the excitement cheering for your teams, let's all hope for the best that PBA will be granted by live games soon. Anyway, have you guys heard about PBA joining an Asian League? not sure though but I've seen one article regarding this one.

That’s East Asia Super League 2022, that news hits the headline and that could be a great exposure being one of the best country in Asia based on FIBA ranking. Well, we are slowly getting back to normal and adopt this new normal, this virus will stay for sure but more vaccines will be created to fight this, it will become a normal flu soon and live games with Audience will also start in our country.

[Sanitough]

Anyway, have you guys heard about PBA joining an Asian League? not sure though but I've seen one article regarding this one.

Will you share that article? How would they join? in what way?

Blackwater and Terraferma are the worst teams in the PBA, so what can we expect from them anyway?

They'll probably have a little improvement but they'll never win a championship because they are farm teams of big teams in the PBA.
They can have a good start but will still have a bad finish, I've seen that most of the time.

[bisdak40]

Will the Blackwater would improve next conference?

This is a good news though. Amer-Casio pair impresses as Blackwater beats Meralco in tune-up... however it's just a tune up game, hopefully they'll do that in the actual game as last season they are winless IIRC.

They will always be a farm team no matter what they do or how they fare against some teams in a tune-up game. Casio is in the twilight of his career and he can't be relied on to lead a team to the quarterfinals at least. These farm teams are the ones that bring the PBA down but seem they are mum about it, maybe because of the amount of money involved, hope this will change in the near future.

[Johnyz]

Anyway, have you guys heard about PBA joining an Asian League? not sure though but I've seen one article regarding this one.

Will you share that article? How would they join? in what way?

I’ve read this one as well, its EASL not sure how they come one with the teams or GILAS will represent our country on that league. This is good for PBA and for the players, if we are able to join but let’s focus first on the up coming Governors cup, it will happen by next week and I’m so excited to see the teams again on court.

[blockman]

Yes PBA and other games as well are also starting their own to get everything back to normal, to everything what it's used to be. It's really fun and entertaining to watch PBA games live in-person even in MOA Arena. Let's just hope that this new strain of virus will not get us to go back in quarantine modes.

Hopefully not, there's been a lot of vaccination drives and they're very effective. Yesterday, the number of deaths and new cases weren't that much.
So I think there's hope for it, we just need to be patient and still follow all the minimum health protocols. And for sure, we're going to see the live audience back again.

[Maslate]

Anyway, have you guys heard about PBA joining an Asian League? not sure though but I've seen one article regarding this one.

Will you share that article? How would they join? in what way?

I’ve read this one as well, its EASL not sure how they come one with the teams or GILAS will represent our country on that league. This is good for PBA and for the players, if we are able to join but let’s focus first on the up coming Governors cup, it will happen by next week and I’m so excited to see the teams again on court.

So it's not really the PBA joining the EASL as Gilas Pilipinas is not only composed of PBA players, they can get players from other leagues as well like NCAA. Gilas Pilipinas represents out country, so getting the best players are very important but it should not be in conflict with the PBA games schedule.

[chaser15]

Will the Blackwater would improve next conference?

This is a good news though. Amer-Casio pair impresses as Blackwater beats Meralco in tune-up... however it's just a tune up game, hopefully they'll do that in the actual game as last season they are winless IIRC.

That's not good news. There is no doubt that Blackwater will remain as a team with no future and will consider as a practice team.

Unless they will try to market competitive players, that's the only time they will rise.

Their winless last conference is the continuation of their long losing streak on a previous conference. That's worst.

[Vaculin]

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.

If he will not win in the Election, he might lose a lot of money, probably millions or billions because of the expenses in the campaign.
He is serious with his ambition to become a president, and since he is one of the richest, he will spend his money to make sure he will win.

Which channel can we see MPBL games?

You can watch the live games in  IBC-13.

Where to watch on TV
The league announced that select matches will be aired on IBC-13 during the elimination round from December 11 to 20. Two quarterfinal games and all the semifinal and final matches will also be aired by the government station.

The deal marks the return of basketball to IBC-13, which aired the PBA games during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

https://www.spin.ph/life/guide/where-to-watch-the-mpbl-invitational-games-television-livestreaming-a795-20211202

[rhomelmabini]

Yes PBA and other games as well are also starting their own to get everything back to normal, to everything what it's used to be. It's really fun and entertaining to watch PBA games live in-person even in MOA Arena. Let's just hope that this new strain of virus will not get us to go back in quarantine modes.

Hopefully not, there's been a lot of vaccination drives and they're very effective. Yesterday, the number of deaths and new cases weren't that much.
So I think there's hope for it, we just need to be patient and still follow all the minimum health protocols. And for sure, we're going to see the live audience back again.

It kinda alarming but I think the government should provide a mitigation procedure already to fight off this new variant. We don't know if there will be quarantine thing again but aren't we tired of it? I guess restrictions to people again is the only solution or be more extra vigilance especially on airports and ports coming in the country. I don't know if the variant already reaches here but they should be strict on that area if the government has plan to contain it. When we almost at the peak as I suppose to back the normal then this variant threat is at it again. I do love watching even just province basketball leagues but most of it aren't yet allowed.

[Kelvinid]

Yes PBA and other games as well are also starting their own to get everything back to normal, to everything what it's used to be. It's really fun and entertaining to watch PBA games live in-person even in MOA Arena. Let's just hope that this new strain of virus will not get us to go back in quarantine modes.

Hopefully not, there's been a lot of vaccination drives and they're very effective. Yesterday, the number of deaths and new cases weren't that much.
So I think there's hope for it, we just need to be patient and still follow all the minimum health protocols. And for sure, we're going to see the live audience back again.

It kinda alarming but I think the government should provide a mitigation procedure already to fight off this new variant. We don't know if there will be quarantine thing again but aren't we tired of it? I guess restrictions to people again is the only solution or be more extra vigilance especially on airports and ports coming in the country. I don't know if the variant already reaches here but they should be strict on that area if the government has plan to contain it. When we almost at the peak as I suppose to back the normal then this variant threat is at it again. I do love watching even just province basketball leagues but most of it aren't yet allowed.

They are making a solution to mitigate the risk of the virus entering in our country, and that is to ban tourist from other countries.

PH changes mind, stops entry of vaccinated tourists due to Omicron variant

MANILA, Philippines — The government has temporarily suspended a decision to allow the entry of fully vaccinated tourists in a bid to prevent a new, heavily mutated coronavirus variant from entering the country as most of the population remains unvaccinated.

I don't go much into details but this is the only solution to minimize the risk of getting infected from omicron virus. It's reported that the current vaccines out in the market are not so effective against this virus, so prevention is always the first option for now.

[Fredomago]

Anyway, have you guys heard about PBA joining an Asian League? not sure though but I've seen one article regarding this one.

Will you share that article? How would they join? in what way?

I’ve read this one as well, its EASL not sure how they come one with the teams or GILAS will represent our country on that league. This is good for PBA and for the players, if we are able to join but let’s focus first on the up coming Governors cup, it will happen by next week and I’m so excited to see the teams again on court.

So it's not really the PBA joining the EASL as Gilas Pilipinas is not only composed of PBA players, they can get players from other leagues as well like NCAA. Gilas Pilipinas represents out country, so getting the best players are very important but it should not be in conflict with the PBA games schedule.

If there's a conflict maybe the Gilas will play, just like you said it's not all PBA stars who are representing gilas there are more young aspirant who can represent our country in an outside competition, the only thing is more of them are now playing separately with other outside leagues.

Let's focus on this upcoming PBA governor's cup instead. it's all set and just waiting for the opening.

We can start betting once the line got open from our respective sports gambling site.