2024 PBA Governor's Cup

[yazher]

Calvin Abueva news again.

Calvin Abueva also needs GAB consent after getting PBA clearance

There's another one approval needed if the PBA would allow Calvin Abueva to play, but I think it's not that hard to get an approval since PBA is the one who really knows Calvin Abueva and has given him the sanction and discipline.  With this talks, it makes me believe that Calvin Abueva  will be come back soon, really soon.

Undoubtedly this is one of the progress that he will gonna play gain after a few talks. I hope to see him play again because unlike in NBA we only have few players who can play well who can entertain some fans with their playing skill and Abueve is one of them. since he didn't do some worst thing in the past, this should be enough for him and let him play again in the PBA.

[proscratcher]

Is there a basketball game in the Philippines right now this Covid-19 season for us to bet on? But I was thinking there isn't any because of social distancing.

[jademaxsuy]

Is there a basketball game in the Philippines right now this Covid-19 season for us to bet on? But I was thinking there isn't any because of social distancing.

No game yet for a restart because organizers having a problem with the venue that could compromise the safety of the basketball players of the PBA. However, the organizers are positive that this event will going to continue making NBA as an example of which the the play off series now had already been played.

In some point of view because of this pandemic the PBA has been struggling to make a way to restart to continue the event thus it could be a reason for the PBA event to cancel this season.

[Fredomago]

Calvin Abueva news again.

Calvin Abueva also needs GAB consent after getting PBA clearance

There's another one approval needed if the PBA would allow Calvin Abueva to play, but I think it's not that hard to get an approval since PBA is the one who really knows Calvin Abueva and has given him the sanction and discipline.  With this talks, it makes me believe that Calvin Abueva  will be come back soon, really soon.

Undoubtedly this is one of the progress that he will gonna play gain after a few talks. I hope to see him play again because unlike in NBA we only have few players who can play well who can entertain some fans with their playing skill and Abueve is one of them. since he didn't do some worst thing in the past, this should be enough for him and let him play again in the PBA.

I'm looking forward to see the old Calvin when he still playing with Alaska, the competitiveness without that attitude issues.

"The Beast" with very entertaining types of game from time to time, Abueva's talent is really remarkable, fans who loves him enjoyed
how he compete and his dedication to keep the game on fire, hopefully he learned from this punishments and he will bring his talent
back without that bad attitude.

[Waffen]

I think its hard to resist that SMB being the underdog, their local players along can already compete well against the TNT even with their import playing, this is a crucial game for both

[Japinat]

I think its hard to resist that SMB being the underdog, their local players along can already compete well against the TNT even with their import playing, this is a crucial game for both

I might agree with you if they have Fajardo playing with them healthy, but if not, SMB is a different team. Fajardo is big, could guard the paint and can match up an import, but it does not guarantee they will win as he is slow compared to an import of his size which is more athletic, but let us not talk about that yet, when the PBA resume, it will be the All Filipino Cup. (no import)

[proscratcher]

Is there a basketball game in the Philippines right now this Covid-19 season for us to bet on? But I was thinking there isn't any because of social distancing.

No game yet for a restart because organizers having a problem with the venue that could compromise the safety of the basketball players of the PBA. However, the organizers are positive that this event will going to continue making NBA as an example of which the the play off series now had already been played.

In some point of view because of this pandemic the PBA has been struggling to make a way to restart to continue the event thus it could be a reason for the PBA event to cancel this season.

I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question.

So NBA has started scheduling games for the public? This point in time during pandemic?

I guess if that's the case, it will only inflate the number of positive cases.

[Russlenat]

I think you have a valid point here, since the season is delayed, JMF can now have time to recover from an injury. Also, if he can't play once the season open, I'm sure the SMB has the tools to at least reach in the elimination game, we might see an old scenario during the SMB vs Alaska game that JMF return in the finals or game 4 I guess and SMB rally to win the series.

I will never forget the championship series because I bet for Alaska. No team on that day was able to win the series coming from a 0-3 deficit.

JMF's return on that game creates a big impact on SMB. They were able to give Alaska a straight 4 loss to claim the championship.

That was already in the history of the PBA, that's why no doubt, Fajardo is declared as the best player in the PBA now.

I think its hard to resist that SMB being the underdog, their local players along can already compete well against the TNT even with their import playing, this is a crucial game for both

I might agree with you if they have Fajardo playing with them healthy, but if not, SMB is a different team. Fajardo is big, could guard the paint and can match up an import, but it does not guarantee they will win as he is slow compared to an import of his size which is more athletic, but let us not talk about that yet, when the PBA resume, it will be the All Filipino Cup. (no import)

Yes it's all Filipino and SMB impressed us in the opening of the season before it was halted.
Without Fajardo in the team, maybe Romeo and Mo Tautuaa would shine because they were very impressive with their game against the Hotshots.

[bisdak40]

I think its hard to resist that SMB being the underdog, their local players along can already compete well against the TNT even with their import playing, this is a crucial game for both

I might agree with you if they have Fajardo playing with them healthy, but if not, SMB is a different team. Fajardo is big, could guard the paint and can match up an import, but it does not guarantee they will win as he is slow compared to an import of his size which is more athletic, but let us not talk about that yet, when the PBA resume, it will be the All Filipino Cup. (no import)

Good news to all teams when the PBA resumes it's All_filipino Cup as the management of SMB have decided on not to play Fajardo on the 45th season even if he is ahead of schedule in terms of rehabilitation.

  “He’s recovering ahead of schedule,” San Miguel Beer team manager Gee Abanilla told PBA Rush in a telephone interview as the 6-foot-10 slotman was the only player who skipped the Beermen’s resumption of practice that was divided into four sessions in compliance with the small group workouts for the time being.

Head coach Leo Austria is also happy with the progress of Fajardo’s health condition.

“He’s in high spirits and doing well with his rehab,” added Austria.

But Fajardo will still be out of the season, according to Abanilla and Austria and they have no plans of risking him in this shortened season even if he gets better in the days to come.

But we don't know if there minds would change if the Beermen would reach the finals and the service of Fajardo would be badly needed.

[mirakal]

I think its hard to resist that SMB being the underdog, their local players along can already compete well against the TNT even with their import playing, this is a crucial game for both

I might agree with you if they have Fajardo playing with them healthy, but if not, SMB is a different team. Fajardo is big, could guard the paint and can match up an import, but it does not guarantee they will win as he is slow compared to an import of his size which is more athletic, but let us not talk about that yet, when the PBA resume, it will be the All Filipino Cup. (no import)

Good news to all teams when the PBA resumes it's All_filipino Cup as the management of SMB have decided on not to play Fajardo on the 45th season even if he is ahead of schedule in terms of rehabilitation.

  “He’s recovering ahead of schedule,” San Miguel Beer team manager Gee Abanilla told PBA Rush in a telephone interview as the 6-foot-10 slotman was the only player who skipped the Beermen’s resumption of practice that was divided into four sessions in compliance with the small group workouts for the time being.

Head coach Leo Austria is also happy with the progress of Fajardo’s health condition.

“He’s in high spirits and doing well with his rehab,” added Austria.

But Fajardo will still be out of the season, according to Abanilla and Austria and they have no plans of risking him in this shortened season even if he gets better in the days to come.

But we don't know if there minds would change if the Beermen would reach the finals and the service of Fajardo would be badly needed.

Hopefully they would not change their mind, make this season unpredictable and stop the SMB dominant for awhile.

[matchi2011]

I think its hard to resist that SMB being the underdog, their local players along can already compete well against the TNT even with their import playing, this is a crucial game for both

I might agree with you if they have Fajardo playing with them healthy, but if not, SMB is a different team. Fajardo is big, could guard the paint and can match up an import, but it does not guarantee they will win as he is slow compared to an import of his size which is more athletic, but let us not talk about that yet, when the PBA resume, it will be the All Filipino Cup. (no import)

Good news to all teams when the PBA resumes it's All_filipino Cup as the management of SMB have decided on not to play Fajardo on the 45th season even if he is ahead of schedule in terms of rehabilitation.

 -Snip-

But we don't know if there minds would change if the Beermen would reach the finals and the service of Fajardo would be badly needed.

Hopefully they would not change their mind, make this season unpredictable and stop the SMB dominant for awhile.

It will be a good test for SMB since the management decides to rest him even he's already okay once the resume will
take place, I also like to see how PBA  will be without the dominating center.
We seen them win from the first game as Tau and Romeo join hands and carry them in winning the game. The team
really have deeper bench who can help it's all about how the coaching staff will manage to bring the good sets of blends.

[ultrloa]

I think its hard to resist that SMB being the underdog, their local players along can already compete well against the TNT even with their import playing, this is a crucial game for both

I might agree with you if they have Fajardo playing with them healthy, but if not, SMB is a different team. Fajardo is big, could guard the paint and can match up an import, but it does not guarantee they will win as he is slow compared to an import of his size which is more athletic, but let us not talk about that yet, when the PBA resume, it will be the All Filipino Cup. (no import)

Good news to all teams when the PBA resumes it's All_filipino Cup as the management of SMB have decided on not to play Fajardo on the 45th season even if he is ahead of schedule in terms of rehabilitation.

 -Snip-

But we don't know if there minds would change if the Beermen would reach the finals and the service of Fajardo would be badly needed.

Hopefully they would not change their mind, make this season unpredictable and stop the SMB dominant for awhile.

It will be a good test for SMB since the management decides to rest him even he's already okay once the resume will
take place, I also like to see how PBA  will be without the dominating center.
We seen them win from the first game as Tau and Romeo join hands and carry them in winning the game. The team
really have deeper bench who can help it's all about how the coaching staff will manage to bring the good sets of blends.

Yes that would be the best option that needed to do for better healing and to get a good comeback next year, there's no used to rush him to play even if we know that he is not in his best shape. They have enough fire power to win on every games so they shouldn't be worried for that and also we can see by this time on how the ball rotate on SMB on Fajardo's absence if they will select to sit him on the whole season.

[Russlenat]

What's your opinion on Guiao's suggestion that the Bubble will be best held in Metro Manila?

Metro Manila most ideal venue for PBA bubble. He explains

NLEX coach Yeng Guiao still considers Metro Manila as the ideal place to hold a PBA bubble once the pro league finally resumes its season.

Not only is a Metro Manila bubble going to be logistically viable and less costly, it will also allow teams to practice in their own training facilities, which Guiao thought would be one of the major issues should the league holds its games outside the Big City.

The champion coach sees good, old Smart Araneta Colisuem as the most suitable venue to hold the bubble.

“To me, that’s the most practical and most cost efficient,” Guiao shared to SPIN.ph . “It will be cheaper than going out of town.”

NCR, however, still has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the country.

Lots of suggestion are coming, we are getting close to reality of resumption, just believe.

[mirakal]

Taulava was given a contract extension, there's no retirement yet. 

Retirement on hold as Taulava, Baguio given NLEX contract extensions

Lucky Asi, he knows how to take care of his body, now at his age he is still given the trust by the NLEX management, congratulations to him.

[Kasabus]

Taulava was given a contract extension, there's no retirement yet. 

Retirement on hold as Taulava, Baguio given NLEX contract extensions

Lucky Asi, he knows how to take care of his body, now at his age he is still given the trust by the NLEX management, congratulations to him.

Great news indeed, just recently it was announce that he will retire but this one is really surprising, I mean positive surprise. A 47 years old and still active i in the PBA, I think he still want to play at age 50 if still given an opportunity.

[mirakal]

Taulava was given a contract extension, there's no retirement yet. 

Retirement on hold as Taulava, Baguio given NLEX contract extensions

Lucky Asi, he knows how to take care of his body, now at his age he is still given the trust by the NLEX management, congratulations to him.

Great news indeed, just recently it was announce that he will retire but this one is really surprising, I mean positive surprise. A 47 years old and still active i in the PBA, I think he still want to play at age 50 if still given an opportunity.

Maybe the PBA or NLEX team are trying to send some inspiration to players to take care of their body and their career if they still want to be given a chance to play even at retirement age for most players. Again, let us not expect that since he will still play he will be fully utilized int he court, still his minutes will be carefully manage. And by with this news, I think he can he still represent our country in international competition.

[bisdak40]

Taulava was given a contract extension, there's no retirement yet. 

Retirement on hold as Taulava, Baguio given NLEX contract extensions

Lucky Asi, he knows how to take care of his body, now at his age he is still given the trust by the NLEX management, congratulations to him.

This only shows that there is no available big man in the free agency better than Asi. Asi could have retired already and join the coaching staff have they not traded Poy Erram to TnT. On the other hand, kudos to him for maintaining that body to be physically fit even with his age and it's not easy to that also.

[goinmerry]

What's your opinion on Guiao's suggestion that the Bubble will be best held in Metro Manila?

Guiao has a point but if Manila will stay on GCQ, there's no point in discussing this as PBA is targeting the resume of the league next month. GCQ will last until the end of the month and no assurance if restrictions will be lifted.

That's why PBA is thinking of several options outside Manila so that preparations can now start and will not just take action once Manila shifted into MGCQ.

In the bubble, players can practice too. Not as special as the one did in NBA where teams have separate practice court but at least, they are just in the bubble. Changes should be adopted by all and they must understand that this will be a part of the new normal. About the cost, they have no choice. PBA wants to resume the league so expect that they will spend more than their usual. And Marcial if I recalled correctly, mentioned PBA has savings to cover future expenses of resuming the league even they won't expect a good revenue in return.

[ultrloa]

What's your opinion on Guiao's suggestion that the Bubble will be best held in Metro Manila?

That's why PBA is thinking of several options outside Manila so that preparations can now start and will not just take action once Manila shifted into MGCQ.

In the bubble, players can practice too. Not as special as the one did in NBA where teams have separate practice court but at least, they are just in the bubble. Changes should be adopted by all and they must understand that this will be a part of the new normal. About the cost, they have no choice. PBA wants to resume the league so expect that they will spend more than their usual. And Marcial if I recalled correctly, mentioned PBA has savings to cover future expenses of resuming the league even they won't expect a good revenue in return.

It will be good if the game will be played on Metro Manila since the crowd is there and for that they might still get a good revenue for some local advertisement or others compare if it will happen on provinces, but situation is different and I think its better to decide on which is best since Metro Manila status still questionable and there's always a threat that it will be back on MECQ if the numbers of infected will raise again.

[erikoy]

It will be good if the game will be played on Metro Manila since the crowd is there and for that they might still get a good revenue for some local advertisement or others compare if it will happen on provinces, but situation is different and I think its better to decide on which is best since Metro Manila status still questionable and there's always a threat that it will be back on MECQ if the numbers of infected will raise again.

I do not really think that the PBA will going to open their games with the crowd. Social distancing is still a mandate and no social gathering should be allowed. If they follow the NBA then crowd are only using digital to which in the venue has no actual fans but only the digital image of them watching the NBA game. I hope so that thes organizers will not allow crowd in the arena to avoid the fast transmission of COVID 19. Let us wait first the cure to this virus before opening any social gathering events.