2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[mirakal]

Converge is now on their 4th game winning streak.

I really want to follow this team and where they should end up this elimination.

I hope that after securing at least a good spot in the playoffs, they can take advantage of that and reached their first-ever semis or Finals appearance.

The old alaska spirit still flowing in their bloods hahaha, but kidding aside, yes, I'm also seeing the good improvement of this team
If ever they will manage to take a slot to semis, it will be a good and impressive start for coach Ayo. I admire this coach very young but
full of IQ in reading players' capabilities.

We are not sure if how far they can reach but seeing converge competing so well and winning games the way it wasn't expected,

On that note, Converge is bringing good competition as an individual franchise.

This is so far the best season of converge, they should be good with a good import but in All Filipino Cup, I don't think they have the talent to compete against big teams like Ginebra, SMB, and TNT, so they should enjoy this season and push to the limit, who knows, they'll reach the Finals.

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[goinmerry]

Converge is now on their 4th game winning streak.

I really want to follow this team and where they should end up this elimination.

I hope that after securing at least a good spot in the playoffs, they can take advantage of that and reached their first-ever semis or Finals appearance.

The old alaska spirit still flowing in their bloods hahaha, but kidding aside, yes, I'm also seeing the good improvement of this team
If ever they will manage to take a slot to semis, it will be a good and impressive start for coach Ayo. I admire this coach very young but
full of IQ in reading players' capabilities.

We are not sure if how far they can reach but seeing converge competing so well and winning games the way it wasn't expected,

On that note, Converge is bringing good competition as an individual franchise.

Only a few Alaska players remained on Converge. I think only 3 players so we can't link that Alaska spirit here.

The performance of their import might contribute to how the locals are playing well right now.

Plus as you point out, their head coach is also playing an important piece. It's been a while since we saw non-SMC or MVP teams sitting in the Top 3.

[agustina2]

This is so far the best season of converge, they should be good with a good import but in All Filipino Cup, I don't think they have the talent to compete against big teams like Ginebra, SMB, and TNT, so they should enjoy this season and push to the limit, who knows, they'll reach the Finals.

Their second conference as for now and they are doing great already. Even in their 1st conference, they showed already has potential. Their players are really something great and the chemistry between them and their import is perfectly matched.

I hope they will reach the Finals. A champion on other company might give PBA a little trust more that they are not owned by a big company.

[Kelvinid]

This is so far the best season of converge, they should be good with a good import but in All Filipino Cup, I don't think they have the talent to compete against big teams like Ginebra, SMB, and TNT, so they should enjoy this season and push to the limit, who knows, they'll reach the Finals.

Their second conference as for now and they are doing great already. Even in their 1st conference, they showed already has potential. Their players are really something great and the chemistry between them and their import is perfectly matched.

I hope they will reach the Finals. A champion on other company might give PBA a little trust more that they are not owned by a big company.

Reaching the finals I think is too much, there are still good teams that are better than converge, but of course, I would be happy if I'm wrong and they'll upset the favorites. This is their best conference,the only thing I'm concern is their health, hopefully no injury will happen to this team as they deserve to where they are now.

[Questat]

This is so far the best season of converge, they should be good with a good import but in All Filipino Cup, I don't think they have the talent to compete against big teams like Ginebra, SMB, and TNT, so they should enjoy this season and push to the limit, who knows, they'll reach the Finals.

Their second conference as for now and they are doing great already. Even in their 1st conference, they showed already has potential. Their players are really something great and the chemistry between them and their import is perfectly matched.

I hope they will reach the Finals. A champion on other company might give PBA a little trust more that they are not owned by a big company.

Reaching the finals I think is too much, there are still good teams that are better than converge, but of course, I would be happy if I'm wrong and they'll upset the favorites. This is their best conference,the only thing I'm concern is their health, hopefully no injury will happen to this team as they deserve to where they are now.

I guess winning the first round would already be a big success for the team, however, reaching the finals, that's probably not gonna happen. Well, converge is a good team defensively, the old Alaska is competing well, and as long as their import is playing like the best player now, they'll surely gonna be a tough team to beat.

[Fredomago]

Converge is now on their 4th game winning streak.

I really want to follow this team and where they should end up this elimination.

I hope that after securing at least a good spot in the playoffs, they can take advantage of that and reached their first-ever semis or Finals appearance.

The old alaska spirit still flowing in their bloods hahaha, but kidding aside, yes, I'm also seeing the good improvement of this team
If ever they will manage to take a slot to semis, it will be a good and impressive start for coach Ayo. I admire this coach very young but
full of IQ in reading players' capabilities.

We are not sure if how far they can reach but seeing converge competing so well and winning games the way it wasn't expected,

On that note, Converge is bringing good competition as an individual franchise.

Only a few Alaska players remained on Converge. I think only 3 players so we can't link that Alaska spirit here.

The performance of their import might contribute to how the locals are playing well right now.

Plus as you point out, their head coach is also playing an important piece. It's been a while since we saw non-SMC or MVP teams sitting in the Top 3.

Yup, coach is the director and players are the actors, the success of their current winning streak is because the main actor(import) perform so well, he's bringing a lot to his game and the good thing all the locals are also performing their respective roles, I do hope that they will continue being an individual threat to this league.

Oh, I think I'm just carried away, I almost forget an SMB fan here. Waiting for Fajardo to start carrying the team again.

If ever, maybe it's not for them this season.. hehehe.

[goaldigger]

This is so far the best season of converge, they should be good with a good import but in All Filipino Cup, I don't think they have the talent to compete against big teams like Ginebra, SMB, and TNT, so they should enjoy this season and push to the limit, who knows, they'll reach the Finals.

Their second conference as for now and they are doing great already. Even in their 1st conference, they showed already has potential. Their players are really something great and the chemistry between them and their import is perfectly matched.

I hope they will reach the Finals. A champion on other company might give PBA a little trust more that they are not owned by a big company.

Reaching the finals will be their main target but of course it wont be easy for this conference as many teams are trying to do their best as well. Being able to reach the semi finals might already be the best result for them. They are composed of good players as well and that’s why they are able to reach this level even if they are just a new team. Converge really showing a great team effort here, winning their fourth straight win means a lot for the team, that could be their motivation to win more.

[bisdak40]

This is so far the best season of converge, they should be good with a good import but in All Filipino Cup, I don't think they have the talent to compete against big teams like Ginebra, SMB, and TNT, so they should enjoy this season and push to the limit, who knows, they'll reach the Finals.

Their second conference as for now and they are doing great already. Even in their 1st conference, they showed already has potential. Their players are really something great and the chemistry between them and their import is perfectly matched.

I hope they will reach the Finals. A champion on other company might give PBA a little trust more that they are not owned by a big company.

Reaching the finals will be their main target but of course it wont be easy for this conference as many teams are trying to do their best as well. Being able to reach the semi finals might already be the best result for them. They are composed of good players as well and that’s why they are able to reach this level even if they are just a new team. Converge really showing a great team effort here, winning their fourth straight win means a lot for the team, that could be their motivation to win more.

The struggles of the top teams also help the middle teams like Converge to be in this situation because if only SMB and TNT are in their normal roster (no injuries), i think the standings will be just the same like we used to see and still in the playoffs, SMC and MVP teams will still dominate.

Speaking of SMC and MVP teams woes seems like Mikey Williams' issue is getting hotter as coach Jolas was firing some harsh words on their prized point guard and with this, team chemistry might be affected once he comes back to the team.

Not the exact words but the way i understand it, coach Jolas said that Mikey Williams is not a good team mate. Let's see what the future hold for this talented point guard in the PBA.

[arwin100]

This is so far the best season of converge, they should be good with a good import but in All Filipino Cup, I don't think they have the talent to compete against big teams like Ginebra, SMB, and TNT, so they should enjoy this season and push to the limit, who knows, they'll reach the Finals.

Their second conference as for now and they are doing great already. Even in their 1st conference, they showed already has potential. Their players are really something great and the chemistry between them and their import is perfectly matched.

I hope they will reach the Finals. A champion on other company might give PBA a little trust more that they are not owned by a big company.

Reaching the finals will be their main target but of course it wont be easy for this conference as many teams are trying to do their best as well. Being able to reach the semi finals might already be the best result for them. They are composed of good players as well and that’s why they are able to reach this level even if they are just a new team. Converge really showing a great team effort here, winning their fourth straight win means a lot for the team, that could be their motivation to win more.

Speaking of SMC and MVP teams woes seems like Mikey Williams' issue is getting hotter as coach Jolas was firing some harsh words on their prized point guard and with this, team chemistry might be affected once he comes back to the team.

Not the exact words but the way i understand it, coach Jolas said that Mikey Williams is not a good team mate. Let's see what the future hold for this talented point guard in the PBA.

That's what they get for acquiring to much talent on their team since for sure they will just get this problem and also I think they can just fire Mikey Williams for not listening to them and they just seek for someone to be blame on what they are experiencing now since its really a huge shame to continuously losing especially with those non contender team.

[Fredomago]

This is so far the best season of converge, they should be good with a good import but in All Filipino Cup, I don't think they have the talent to compete against big teams like Ginebra, SMB, and TNT, so they should enjoy this season and push to the limit, who knows, they'll reach the Finals.

Their second conference as for now and they are doing great already. Even in their 1st conference, they showed already has potential. Their players are really something great and the chemistry between them and their import is perfectly matched.

I hope they will reach the Finals. A champion on other company might give PBA a little trust more that they are not owned by a big company.

Reaching the finals will be their main target but of course it wont be easy for this conference as many teams are trying to do their best as well. Being able to reach the semi finals might already be the best result for them. They are composed of good players as well and that’s why they are able to reach this level even if they are just a new team. Converge really showing a great team effort here, winning their fourth straight win means a lot for the team, that could be their motivation to win more.

Speaking of SMC and MVP teams woes seems like Mikey Williams' issue is getting hotter as coach Jolas was firing some harsh words on their prized point guard and with this, team chemistry might be affected once he comes back to the team.

Not the exact words but the way i understand it, coach Jolas said that Mikey Williams is not a good team mate. Let's see what the future hold for this talented point guard in the PBA.

That's what they get for acquiring to much talent on their team since for sure they will just get this problem and also I think they can just fire Mikey Williams for not listening to them and they just seek for someone to be blame on what they are experiencing now since its really a huge shame to continuously losing especially with those non contender team.

TNT is the one who convince Williams to come back after that contract issue where Williams is asking for more, now they are suffering from how this star is acting, maybe Williams wanted to go and partway from the team, so what's your take if ever, moving to SMB the same way TR7 at Jericho Cruz did, hahaha  or maybe he also seeing some big bucks playing outside the Philippines.

Good amount of money is awaiting if Japan or Korea teams already scout him. Look how huge the Ravena's are taking and Wright is enjoying right now.

Maybe Williams is seeing other options for him or it's just another drama. We never till there's an update from both parties.

[Natalim]

Good amount of money is awaiting if Japan or Korea teams already scout him. Look how huge the Ravena's are taking and Wright is enjoying right now.

Maybe Williams is seeing other options for him or it's just another drama. We never till there's an update from both parties.

For sure, and with what is happening now with him he would just choose not to stay and look for better opportunities abroad. He was in a similar situation with Ray Parks Jr., now he is already happily playing abroad, so most likely that's what we will see soon.

[LogitechMouse]

We are focusing too much on the Mikey Willilams' drama .
Well, I know that everybody likes drama, but let's forget for that for a bit and focus on other teams and the future.

I just want to say that a familiar import of the PBA will come back, but now playing with a different team again. KJ McDaniels, the old import of NLEX before exiting because of his wife giving birth to their first child will come back but now as the import of Meralco Bolts.
https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/clearance-from-nlex-paves-way-for-meralco-to-tap-kj-mcdaniels-a793-20221101?ref=home_hybrid_2
https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/meralco-taps-ex-nlex-import-kj-mcdaniels-for-johnny-o-bryant-a795-20221031?ref=article_next_featured

MERALCO'S import woes could finally come to an end as the Bolts have signed up a familiar face in KJ McDaniels as new import.

Head coach Norman Black confirmed that McDaniels is set to join the team in the hope of salvaging the team's campaign in the Commissioner's Cup.

McDaniels averaged 30.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and a league-leading 2.8 blocks in his stint with the Road Warriors. Now that we are in the middle of the season, what do you think about the Bolts who now has a record of 1-5. Do you think that changing their import will help the team reach the playoffs? In general, a team need at least 6 wins in order to secure a spot in the playoffs. It will be hard for KJ, but I guess he can do it since he already did with NLEX on his last stint.

[Hypnosis00]

We are focusing too much on the Mikey Willilams' drama .
Well, I know that everybody likes drama, but let's forget for that for a bit and focus on other teams and the future.

Yes, he should not be getting too much attention, if he wants to leave then he will leave as there are still plenty of Filipino talents that are just waiting to be accommodated.

I just want to say that a familiar import of the PBA will come back, but now playing with a different team again. KJ McDaniels, the old import of NLEX before exiting because of his wife giving birth to their first child will come back but now as the import of Meralco Bolts.
https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/clearance-from-nlex-paves-way-for-meralco-to-tap-kj-mcdaniels-a793-20221101?ref=home_hybrid_2
https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/meralco-taps-ex-nlex-import-kj-mcdaniels-for-johnny-o-bryant-a795-20221031?ref=article_next_featured

MERALCO'S import woes could finally come to an end as the Bolts have signed up a familiar face in KJ McDaniels as new import.

Head coach Norman Black confirmed that McDaniels is set to join the team in the hope of salvaging the team's campaign in the Commissioner's Cup.

McDaniels averaged 30.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and a league-leading 2.8 blocks in his stint with the Road Warriors. Now that we are in the middle of the season, what do you think about the Bolts who now has a record of 1-5. Do you think that changing their import will help the team reach the playoffs? In general, a team need at least 6 wins in order to secure a spot in the playoffs. It will be hard for KJ, but I guess he can do it since he already did with NLEX on his last stint.

This will make Meralco better, I'd say he is a tough import to beat, this is getting more exciting because this conference will surely become more unpredictable. Good thing his personal matters are over, now he is back to business.

[Fredomago]

Good amount of money is awaiting if Japan or Korea teams already scout him. Look how huge the Ravena's are taking and Wright is enjoying right now.

Maybe Williams is seeing other options for him or it's just another drama. We never till there's an update from both parties.

For sure, and with what is happening now with him he would just choose not to stay and look for better opportunities abroad. He was in a similar situation with Ray Parks Jr., now he is already happily playing abroad, so most likely that's what we will see soon.

I remember that issue with parks Jr before but maybe MVP already have settle that bad blood as they are acquiring Parks Jr's service on our Nationals though he already enjoying the luxury of enjoying while earning a lot but once in his career he also experienced this kind of situation from TNT management.

Just curious. Did anyone see a social post coming from Jamie Malonzo? a picture of him and Williams together with a caption of something feels at home, not sure if I remember it right. It just appeared from fb.

Might be another rumor smoke if ever Williams choose to stay and play here in our country..

[crzy]

Good amount of money is awaiting if Japan or Korea teams already scout him. Look how huge the Ravena's are taking and Wright is enjoying right now.

Maybe Williams is seeing other options for him or it's just another drama. We never till there's an update from both parties.

For sure, and with what is happening now with him he would just choose not to stay and look for better opportunities abroad. He was in a similar situation with Ray Parks Jr., now he is already happily playing abroad, so most likely that's what we will see soon.

Williams can have a good opportunity playing abroad as well, that’s a lot of money while you are going to be recognize as well, if this is just a drama I can say that it’s not working good for them. Many players are doing great right now to attract foreign teams, we cannot blame them for considering to play abroad who offers more compare to PBA. Well, this should be address properly by PBA if they still want to retain the good players.

[harizen]

Do you think that changing their import will help the team reach the playoffs? In general, a team need at least 6 wins in order to secure a spot in the playoffs. It will be hard for KJ, but I guess he can do it since he already did with NLEX on his last stint.

With their worst standing right now, no choice after all but to really made some changes that's why yes, changing their import is necessary.

We know the capability of KJ McDaniels that if only the pandemic didn't delay the last year's PBA, we might see NLEX competing at the top.

KJ McDaniels now played on all MVP teams, starting from Talk N Text, NLEX, and now, Meralco.

[Hypnosis00]

Do you think that changing their import will help the team reach the playoffs? In general, a team need at least 6 wins in order to secure a spot in the playoffs. It will be hard for KJ, but I guess he can do it since he already did with NLEX on his last stint.

With their worst standing right now, no choice after all but to really made some changes that's why yes, changing their import is necessary.

We know the capability of KJ McDaniels that if only the pandemic didn't delay the last year's PBA, we might see NLEX competing at the top.

KJ McDaniels now played on all MVP teams, starting from Talk N Text, NLEX, and now, Meralco.

I hope there's really a big change with the Meralco, it's not gonna be easy for sure as there's no chemistry that was built yet. This Meralco team was supposed to be a great team, it's just unfortunate they were not able to get a good import, with KJ McDaniels, this team will improve.

[Fredomago]

Good amount of money is awaiting if Japan or Korea teams already scout him. Look how huge the Ravena's are taking and Wright is enjoying right now.

Maybe Williams is seeing other options for him or it's just another drama. We never till there's an update from both parties.

For sure, and with what is happening now with him he would just choose not to stay and look for better opportunities abroad. He was in a similar situation with Ray Parks Jr., now he is already happily playing abroad, so most likely that's what we will see soon.

Williams can have a good opportunity playing abroad as well, that’s a lot of money while you are going to be recognize as well, if this is just a drama I can say that it’s not working good for them. Many players are doing great right now to attract foreign teams, we cannot blame them for considering to play abroad who offers more compare to PBA. Well, this should be address properly by PBA if they still want to retain the good players.

Sooner or later we will see more big names who will be practical in terms of earnings from this sport, look how this college kids moving right away to overseas league, they are now bringing huge amount of money and they are also enjoying being acknowledge by foreign fans, why should they stay in this league if it's only controlled by two giant teams, if you are not with them then your chance to grow and improve is slim.

Moving overseas gives them the luxury. If they exceed, then they will earn more. Like what I've said, there's a chance that Williams is acting something inappropriate, maybe because he is seeing huge chunk if he flies high to other alternative leagues outside PH.

[Yamifoud]

Dragons vs Bolts
Northport vs Rain or Shine

These are the games tomorrow, the first game is quite exciting because if McDaniels will, things are going to be hard for the Dragons despite the fact that they have been dominating the teams they beat in their past games. By the way, the betting spread are below.

Dragons -10.5
ROS -3.5

[Ziskinberg]

Dragons vs Bolts
Northport vs Rain or Shine

These are the games tomorrow, the first game is quite exciting because if McDaniels will, things are going to be hard for the Dragons despite the fact that they have been dominating the teams they beat in their past games. By the way, the betting spread are below.

Dragons -10.5
ROS -3.5

You got 0-2.

Meralco beat the Dragons by 3 points, wow... their import is really legit because he lead the team by scoring 31 points and spoil Nicholson's 50 points performance. I'm wondering what's the ML odds for Meralco.

Also, ROS win but did not cover.