2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[blockman]

El Presidente’ urges SBP to keep Gilas core for Fiba 2023

BASKETBALL legend Ramon Fernandez believes keeping the young core of the Gilas Pilipinas team will be to the benefit of the country’s campaign in the Fiba World Cup two years from now.

Not that he’s disregarding the significant help PBA players could offer to the national team, but the 67-year-old Philippine Sports Commissioner said it would be better to just focus on working on the cohesion and chemistry of this same unit that just completed a six-game sweep of all its games in the qualifiers for the Fiba Asia Cup.

What can you say about this? would you agree with Ramon Fernandez here?
IMO, I think we should give them a chance, do not replace them with PBA players as they have already proven their worth.

I somewhat agree. They're showing good performances with their matches and although it's too early to think about it that's the next matter that the SBP think next. They have the chance if they will go far from the qualifiers and if they've played all together, they already have the chemistry and the team must be kept with its current roster. The chance was already given and they're playing well which only indicates that they're not wasting the opportunity that was given to them and there are those veterans on their side that are willing to guide them. Even on this matter, teamwork is a must coming from the management, former players and other coaching staff.

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[bisdak40]

El Presidente’ urges SBP to keep Gilas core for Fiba 2023

BASKETBALL legend Ramon Fernandez believes keeping the young core of the Gilas Pilipinas team will be to the benefit of the country’s campaign in the Fiba World Cup two years from now.

Not that he’s disregarding the significant help PBA players could offer to the national team, but the 67-year-old Philippine Sports Commissioner said it would be better to just focus on working on the cohesion and chemistry of this same unit that just completed a six-game sweep of all its games in the qualifiers for the Fiba Asia Cup.

What can you say about this? would you agree with Ramon Fernandez here?
IMO, I think we should give them a chance, do not replace them with PBA players as they have already proven their worth.

I don't agree with Don Ramon with his idea of sending an All-Cadets to the World Fiba Cup.

We've been humiliated by Serbia last time and the coach even insulted the Gilas team to which he said that the Gilas does not deserve to be in that stage with them, how much more if it is an all cadets team.

We are 6-0 at the moment but remember who are we facing on that games, it is only South Korea who are a tough team. The higher stage we are in, the tougher the opponent we will face. For sure we will lose against the Australians and to the Iranians as they are more gifted than us, height-wise. If the cadets will lose two games against tougher opponents, that's where the talks of having veterans on the squad would come in.

[ultrloa]

El Presidente’ urges SBP to keep Gilas core for Fiba 2023

BASKETBALL legend Ramon Fernandez believes keeping the young core of the Gilas Pilipinas team will be to the benefit of the country’s campaign in the Fiba World Cup two years from now.

Not that he’s disregarding the significant help PBA players could offer to the national team, but the 67-year-old Philippine Sports Commissioner said it would be better to just focus on working on the cohesion and chemistry of this same unit that just completed a six-game sweep of all its games in the qualifiers for the Fiba Asia Cup.

What can you say about this? would you agree with Ramon Fernandez here?
IMO, I think we should give them a chance, do not replace them with PBA players as they have already proven their worth.

I don't agree with Don Ramon with his idea of sending an All-Cadets to the World Fiba Cup.

We've been humiliated by Serbia last time and the coach even insulted the Gilas team to which he said that the Gilas does not deserve to be in that stage with them, how much more if it is an all cadets team.

We are 6-0 at the moment but remember who are we facing on that games, it is only South Korea who are a tough team. The higher stage we are in, the tougher the opponent we will face. For sure we will lose against the Australians and to the Iranians as they are more gifted than us, height-wise. If the cadets will lose two games against tougher opponents, that's where the talks of having veterans on the squad would come in.

Well we do have split opinions about this since I will agree to send the current line up on the  world cup since this cadets are pretty good their program is advance so I believe that they can compete against the world, We have good height and talents on this current line up so I think they are pretty ready to play against much stronger teams in the world. Although its good to have veterans to guide him but I think if they will add Clarkson on their line  up then they will became more competitive.

[blockman]

Just as we're talking last time about Ravena's transfer and disappointment into B League. There's another Filipino that's being imported by a team in the B League and I guess that Japan's scouting team is looking for Filipino players and this is a sign that there could be more from our homeland that they'll take into their country for the B League. 
(https://www.spin.ph/basketball/juan-gdl-heads-to-japan-a2437-20210623)
(https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/23/21/basketball-juan-gmez-de-liao-signs-with-bleagues-d2-team-earth-friends)

[Russlenat]

Just as we're talking last time about Ravena's transfer and disappointment into B League. There's another Filipino that's being imported by a team in the B League and I guess that Japan's scouting team is looking for Filipino players and this is a sign that there could be more from our homeland that they'll take into their country for the B League. 
(https://www.spin.ph/basketball/juan-gdl-heads-to-japan-a2437-20210623)
(https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/23/21/basketball-juan-gmez-de-liao-signs-with-bleagues-d2-team-earth-friends)

They can't wait for Kiefer, so they are looking for other prospects and I think this time they were successful.

By the way guys, have you seen the Gilas vs China tune-up game?

I was a bit busy and I was not able to watch it, I also can't find highlights of that game. Did the Gilas win or China just dominate them?

[Distinctin]

Just as we're talking last time about Ravena's transfer and disappointment into B League. There's another Filipino that's being imported by a team in the B League and I guess that Japan's scouting team is looking for Filipino players and this is a sign that there could be more from our homeland that they'll take into their country for the B League. 
(https://www.spin.ph/basketball/juan-gdl-heads-to-japan-a2437-20210623)
(https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/23/21/basketball-juan-gmez-de-liao-signs-with-bleagues-d2-team-earth-friends)

They can't wait for Kiefer, so they are looking for other prospects and I think this time they were successful.

By the way guys, have you seen the Gilas vs China tune-up game?

I was a bit busy and I was not able to watch it, I also can't find highlights of that game. Did the Gilas win or China just dominate them?

Here's the result, https://tv5.espn.com/basketball/gilas/story/_/id/31691591/gilas-wraps-clark-bubble-stint-win-china-tune-game

Gilas Pilipinas settled for a 79-all draw with China in an untelevised tune-up game on Wednesday at the AUF Sports and Cultural Center in Angeles City, Pampanga, according to reporting from ESPN5.com's Carlo Pamintuan who was at the venue.

It was a draw both teams scored 79 all. Since this is just an exhibition game, there's no OT here.

[Russlenat]

Just as we're talking last time about Ravena's transfer and disappointment into B League. There's another Filipino that's being imported by a team in the B League and I guess that Japan's scouting team is looking for Filipino players and this is a sign that there could be more from our homeland that they'll take into their country for the B League. 
(https://www.spin.ph/basketball/juan-gdl-heads-to-japan-a2437-20210623)
(https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/23/21/basketball-juan-gmez-de-liao-signs-with-bleagues-d2-team-earth-friends)

They can't wait for Kiefer, so they are looking for other prospects and I think this time they were successful.

By the way guys, have you seen the Gilas vs China tune-up game?

I was a bit busy and I was not able to watch it, I also can't find highlights of that game. Did the Gilas win or China just dominate them?

Here's the result, https://tv5.espn.com/basketball/gilas/story/_/id/31691591/gilas-wraps-clark-bubble-stint-win-china-tune-game

Gilas Pilipinas settled for a 79-all draw with China in an untelevised tune-up game on Wednesday at the AUF Sports and Cultural Center in Angeles City, Pampanga, according to reporting from ESPN5.com's Carlo Pamintuan who was at the venue.

It was a draw both teams scored 79 all. Since this is just an exhibition game, there's no OT here.

Ohh thanks, wow! I'm surprised the Philippines were able to compete with China well, this young lineup is really legit, China is a superior team and yet they were able to tie the score in this tune-up game. I would say, we have a good future ahead. Kail Sotto leads the Gilas with 13 points, this guy is not overrated.

[Fredomago]

Ohh thanks, wow! I'm surprised the Philippines were able to compete with China well, this young lineup is really legit, China is a superior team and yet they were able to tie the score in this tune-up game. I would say, we have a good future ahead. Kail Sotto leads the Gilas with 13 points, this guy is not overrated.

Not at all, Kai Sotto is silently working and he's doing the job so well. The cadets are really performing they almost win the game based from some videos from youtube.

This newly formed team if being guided by veterans and jive well with the system.
The future of Gilas is really far, we have that glimpse from how they are working right now.

Looking forward for more success and more pride for our country.

[blockman]

Just as we're talking last time about Ravena's transfer and disappointment into B League. There's another Filipino that's being imported by a team in the B League and I guess that Japan's scouting team is looking for Filipino players and this is a sign that there could be more from our homeland that they'll take into their country for the B League. 
(https://www.spin.ph/basketball/juan-gdl-heads-to-japan-a2437-20210623)
(https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/23/21/basketball-juan-gmez-de-liao-signs-with-bleagues-d2-team-earth-friends)

They can't wait for Kiefer, so they are looking for other prospects and I think this time they were successful.

It's a different thought but these scouts are focusing on the Philippine athletes that shall take on part of their teams. That's actually good news and for sure those players that are looking for better opportunities, if they've been scouted, they'll also take on their pride and will definitely sign the contract as long as there's no problem with that player and doesn't have an existing contract with a Philippine team in PBA or any other league in our country. Showcasing the talents of Filipino athletes will go abroad and it's not just all about pride but it means that our players are marketable in other abroad leagues.

[Kelvinid]

Ohh thanks, wow! I'm surprised the Philippines were able to compete with China well, this young lineup is really legit, China is a superior team and yet they were able to tie the score in this tune-up game. I would say, we have a good future ahead. Kail Sotto leads the Gilas with 13 points, this guy is not overrated.

Not at all, Kai Sotto is silently working and he's doing the job so well. The cadets are really performing they almost win the game based from some videos from youtube.

This newly formed team if being guided by veterans and jive well with the system.
The future of Gilas is really far, we have that glimpse from how they are working right now.

To be able to compete with China which we were bully by that team before is a big achievement. The current lineup is full of strength and they are hungry to win because they are well motivated due to the support of the Filipino fans. The success of Gilas is the success of the Philippines so they are really working hard.

Looking forward for more success and more pride for our country.

That's 100% if we work for the same coach.

[LogitechMouse]

Just as we're talking last time about Ravena's transfer and disappointment into B League. There's another Filipino that's being imported by a team in the B League and I guess that Japan's scouting team is looking for Filipino players and this is a sign that there could be more from our homeland that they'll take into their country for the B League. 
(https://www.spin.ph/basketball/juan-gdl-heads-to-japan-a2437-20210623)
(https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/23/21/basketball-juan-gmez-de-liao-signs-with-bleagues-d2-team-earth-friends)

We might not see these PBA players going to other countries to play because of their commitment in their respective teams but we already saw 2 future PBA players playing outside PH just to have experience.
I can't blame Japan though if they will get players from our country because they are offering higher salary and a better basketball experience (at least for me) than here.

Like I said, Japan getting Thirdy will have a domino effect and more and more players whether they aren't PBA players or not will try their luck and play into another country.

Ohh thanks, wow! I'm surprised the Philippines were able to compete with China well, this young lineup is really legit, China is a superior team and yet they were able to tie the score in this tune-up game. I would say, we have a good future ahead. Kail Sotto leads the Gilas with 13 points, this guy is not overrated.

Kinda surprising because China players are tall but their NBA Player Zhou Qi didn't play in that game but overall, its a tune-up game only and it ended up as a draw.
In terms of performance though, yes it looks surprising but this just shows that the future of these young players are bright. I just hope that they will have a successful careers in basketball.

[Kelvinid]

Kinda surprising because China players are tall but their NBA Player Zhou Qi didn't play in that game but overall, its a tune-up game only and it ended up as a draw.
In terms of performance though, yes it looks surprising but this just shows that the future of these young players are bright. I just hope that they will have a successful careers in basketball.

I think Dwight Ramos also did not play for Gilas in that game, and therefore we can call it a fair match for each team. I like the competitiveness of the Gilas, even the biggest teams, Gilas are not intimidated, they just keep pushing to win like a machine, and kudos to the coaching staff for making it possible. 

[bisdak40]

Kinda surprising because China players are tall but their NBA Player Zhou Qi didn't play in that game but overall, its a tune-up game only and it ended up as a draw.
In terms of performance though, yes it looks surprising but this just shows that the future of these young players are bright. I just hope that they will have a successful careers in basketball.

Height-wise, I think the Gilas cadets now are at par with the current Chinese roster and I'm too is surprised with their recent performance against China. Though it's only a tune-up game still it boosts the morale and confidence of these young cagers.

There are players from both sides that didn't suit for that game because it's only an exhibition match, the only thing that the cadets gained from that is the experience that they have played against a powerhouse of Asia because they might not meet them in the qualifiers.

[Fredomago]

Ohh thanks, wow! I'm surprised the Philippines were able to compete with China well, this young lineup is really legit, China is a superior team and yet they were able to tie the score in this tune-up game. I would say, we have a good future ahead. Kail Sotto leads the Gilas with 13 points, this guy is not overrated.

Not at all, Kai Sotto is silently working and he's doing the job so well. The cadets are really performing they almost win the game based from some videos from youtube.

This newly formed team if being guided by veterans and jive well with the system.
The future of Gilas is really far, we have that glimpse from how they are working right now.

To be able to compete with China which we were bully by that team before is a big achievement. The current lineup is full of strength and they are hungry to win because they are well motivated due to the support of the Filipino fans. The success of Gilas is the success of the Philippines so they are really working hard.

Looking forward for more success and more pride for our country.

That's 100% if we work for the same coach.

Agree to that and hopefully he won't be replaced by Chot Reyes, former team Gilas head coach and incoming or coming back coach of TNT.

This squad is fully motivated and they are displaying great talents, bringing more fans to start watching and believing again after that controversial fight against the Aussie.

After that good line up, the following Gilas sadly failed the expectations. Now that this newly formed young cadets are performing with the coach that they  really respect,  it's really nice to see them playing with high hopes of keeps on winning.

[Vaculin]

Ohh thanks, wow! I'm surprised the Philippines were able to compete with China well, this young lineup is really legit, China is a superior team and yet they were able to tie the score in this tune-up game. I would say, we have a good future ahead. Kail Sotto leads the Gilas with 13 points, this guy is not overrated.

Not at all, Kai Sotto is silently working and he's doing the job so well. The cadets are really performing they almost win the game based from some videos from youtube.

This newly formed team if being guided by veterans and jive well with the system.
The future of Gilas is really far, we have that glimpse from how they are working right now.

To be able to compete with China which we were bully by that team before is a big achievement. The current lineup is full of strength and they are hungry to win because they are well motivated due to the support of the Filipino fans. The success of Gilas is the success of the Philippines so they are really working hard.

Looking forward for more success and more pride for our country.

That's 100% if we work for the same coach.

Agree to that and hopefully he won't be replaced by Chot Reyes, former team Gilas head coach and incoming or coming back coach of TNT.

This squad is fully motivated and they are displaying great talents, bringing more fans to start watching and believing again after that controversial fight against the Aussie.

After that good line up, the following Gilas sadly failed the expectations. Now that this newly formed young cadets are performing with the coach that they  really respect,  it's really nice to see them playing with high hopes of keeps on winning.

Even the coach himself exceeded his expectation on the current Gilas line up.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/tab-baldwin-pleasantly-delighted-with-gilas-showing-in-clark-a2437-20210623?ref=home_hybrid_2

GILAS Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin is a hard man to please, but he admitted Gilas Pilipinas exceeded his expectations inside the Clark bubble ahead of the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade.

"I was pretty realistic coming in," Baldwin said. "And my expectations weren't very high, so the fact that they've exceeded my expectations doesn't take any of the pressure off from trying to make progress in every practice and in every game."

It's really great to see this kind of news as this only means one thing, the current Gilas roster is working hard and they are fighting to win against any team. They are like the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA where people does not believe could upset a great teams but they did.

[Sanitough]

We are about to end this month and there's still no clear update as to when the PBA season will commence.

I'm a bit bored already, I like to see some action and why aren't they making news or update regarding the new season.
Our eyes are focus on the FIBA ASIA qualifier, but we also like to see the PBA start its season as I believe they have started practicing for almost a month already.

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

[bisdak40]

We are about to end this month and there's still no clear update as to when the PBA season will commence.

I'm a bit bored already, I like to see some action and why aren't they making news or update regarding the new season.
Our eyes are focus on the FIBA ASIA qualifier, but we also like to see the PBA start its season as I believe they have started practicing for almost a month already.

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

There's an article on the FB page of somebody that posted all about PBA and he said that in a few days, IATF will tackle the plea of the PBA commissioner's office about the possible opening next month. I just forget where that page is but I think there is some truth to it as NCR is now declared a low risk area so restrictions will also ease up.

Don't be bored mate, there's still the ongoing NBA playoffs happening. 

[blockman]

Just as we're talking last time about Ravena's transfer and disappointment into B League. There's another Filipino that's being imported by a team in the B League and I guess that Japan's scouting team is looking for Filipino players and this is a sign that there could be more from our homeland that they'll take into their country for the B League. 
(https://www.spin.ph/basketball/juan-gdl-heads-to-japan-a2437-20210623)
(https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/23/21/basketball-juan-gmez-de-liao-signs-with-bleagues-d2-team-earth-friends)

We might not see these PBA players going to other countries to play because of their commitment in their respective teams but we already saw 2 future PBA players playing outside PH just to have experience.
I can't blame Japan though if they will get players from our country because they are offering higher salary and a better basketball experience (at least for me) than here.

Like I said, Japan getting Thirdy will have a domino effect and more and more players whether they aren't PBA players or not will try their luck and play into another country.

Some that have contracts that are about to end might be scouted and it's all on them if they're going to accept such offers which is for sure better than their current career in PBA. But there's an assurance that they might have a long run in the PBA and it's a security for them if they stay. So, it's likely that those players that might accept those offers are the younger ones and those that can have a longer career outside of PBA and can explore more with their careers. And the older ones, they'll just look into those players that have been scouted and will just support them.

[Sanitough]

We are about to end this month and there's still no clear update as to when the PBA season will commence.

I'm a bit bored already, I like to see some action and why aren't they making news or update regarding the new season.
Our eyes are focus on the FIBA ASIA qualifier, but we also like to see the PBA start its season as I believe they have started practicing for almost a month already.

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

There's an article on the FB page of somebody that posted all about PBA and he said that in a few days, IATF will tackle the plea of the PBA commissioner's office about the possible opening next month. I just forget where that page is but I think there is some truth to it as NCR is now declared a low risk area so restrictions will also ease up.

That's nice to know, I thought they are not anymore thinking of starting a new season.

It's been a while so it's just normal to miss the PBA as I would love betting on the games.

Don't be bored mate, there's still the ongoing NBA playoffs happening. 

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. 

[Russlenat]

Let's enjoy the NBA first, the NBA Finals will be over next month and that time maybe is a good start for the PBA.
Fewer games mean fewer bets but fewer losses, that's my take.

We are only hearing rumors, but that's okay, it's information to take and it's just right the organization will not publish stories that are rumors only, the moment they'll publish, that should be official and that is the good news we are all waiting for.