2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[Distinctin]

however, isn't it Dennis Uy the owner of Phoenix Fuel Masters too?

Yes, it was Dennis Uy who owned the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters.
you can verify it in wiki, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Super_LPG_Fuel_Masters

He is now trying to compete with the Pangilinan and SMC group having more than one team in the PBA.

Let's se how this goes. 

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[blockman]

Well, just another news that came in. It's Dennis Uy of Converge that has bought the franchise of Alaska and we're probably now going to see Converge franchise on the league for the next conference. Here's the breakdown on how much the deal was.
(https://www.bilyonaryo.com/2022/03/22/dennis-anthony-uy-ftw-converge-bags-alaska-franchise-with-pba-getting-p117m-in-deposits-transfer-fee2/)

We have 2 new teams coming into the next conference already. The EASL and the Converge.

Well, there have been some rumors already that they are the top runners in buying the franchise of Alaska back when the Alaska company said that they will sell their franchise and now it became true. The question right now that comes into my mind is that, the Aces have been an independent team for 3 decades since it started. Will the Converge team be an independent team or it will also join in either MVP or SMC.

Yeah, I've remembered that rumor that it's really the Dennis Uy of Converge that's going to take the franchise of Alaska. Now, that Alaska is out so there's no more reason for the league to hide it to the public that they've already made the deal.

however, isn't it Dennis Uy the owner of Phoenix Fuel Masters too?

Yes, it was Dennis Uy who owned the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters.
you can verify it in wiki, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Super_LPG_Fuel_Masters

He is now trying to compete with the Pangilinan and SMC group having more than one team in the PBA.

Let's se how this goes.  

Just a correction.
There are two Dennis Uy.

1. Dennis Ang Uy is the one that owns Phoenix Petroleum and Dito telecommunity, the one who's from Davao.
2. Dennis Anthony Uy, the owner of Converge, a Kapampangan. The one who purchased the Alaska franchise.

It's quite confusing but they're two different people.

[arwin100]

Just a correction.
There are two Dennis Uy.

1. Dennis Ang Uy is the one that owns Phoenix Petroleum and Dito telecommunity, the one who's from Davao.
2. Dennis Anthony Uy, the owner of Converge, a Kapampangan. The one who purchased the Alaska franchise.

It's quite confusing but they're two different people.

Yeah its quite confusing if who among them is the real owner of the said team since if we can confirm that the Dennis Uy we discuss is from Davao well most provably we can really say that they have capabilities to compete with top big franchise in the league. Anyways lets just hope we can see fairness on new team and they will not be a another farm team of SMC group.

[Kelvinid]

@blockman, thanks for that information, I also thought that it was owned by the same person.

Anyway, let's look at the betting odds for tomorrow's games.

Bolts +4.5 against Magnolia.
Road Warriors +4.5 against Ginebra.

I like the betting odds here, I would still take the favorite though.

[Japinat]

however, isn't it Dennis Uy the owner of Phoenix Fuel Masters too?

Yes, it was Dennis Uy who owned the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters.
you can verify it in wiki, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Super_LPG_Fuel_Masters

He is now trying to compete with the Pangilinan and SMC group having more than one team in the PBA.

Let's se how this goes.  

Just a correction.
There are two Dennis Uy.

1. Dennis Ang Uy is the one that owns Phoenix Petroleum and Dito telecommunity, the one who's from Davao.
2. Dennis Anthony Uy, the owner of Converge, a Kapampangan. The one who purchased the Alaska franchise.

It's quite confusing but they're two different people.

I did some research after your post and I found out that there are two different Dennis Uy, Thanks for that bro.

Well, now that everything is clear, it's still nice to see that Converge will finally be in the PBA, and based on my research, globe considers them as their biggest competitor, not DITO which was partly owned by Dennis Uy (Owner of Phoenix).

[goaldigger]

Well, just another news that came in. It's Dennis Uy of Converge that has bought the franchise of Alaska and we're probably now going to see Converge franchise on the league for the next conference. Here's the breakdown on how much the deal was.
(https://www.bilyonaryo.com/2022/03/22/dennis-anthony-uy-ftw-converge-bags-alaska-franchise-with-pba-getting-p117m-in-deposits-transfer-fee2/)

We have 2 new teams coming into the next conference already. The EASL and the Converge.

Well, there have been some rumors already that they are the top runners in buying the franchise of Alaska back when the Alaska company said that they will sell their franchise and now it became true. The question right now that comes into my mind is that, the Aces have been an independent team for 3 decades since it started. Will the Converge team be an independent team or it will also join in either MVP or SMC.

If other billionaire bought the franchise of Alaska, I believe he is capable to be more independent and there's no reason for them to join MVP group of companies because they are really different. He wont buy the franchise if there's no money here, he's looking for a long term benefit of this one so we can expect a more competitive tournament. Let's not hope new teams to join other group of companies to avoid suspicion and to have a healthy league. Looks like Alaska won't be an Alaska team anymore, it will be changed for sure.

[Hypnosis00]

Well, just another news that came in. It's Dennis Uy of Converge that has bought the franchise of Alaska and we're probably now going to see Converge franchise on the league for the next conference. Here's the breakdown on how much the deal was.
(https://www.bilyonaryo.com/2022/03/22/dennis-anthony-uy-ftw-converge-bags-alaska-franchise-with-pba-getting-p117m-in-deposits-transfer-fee2/)

We have 2 new teams coming into the next conference already. The EASL and the Converge.

Well, there have been some rumors already that they are the top runners in buying the franchise of Alaska back when the Alaska company said that they will sell their franchise and now it became true. The question right now that comes into my mind is that, the Aces have been an independent team for 3 decades since it started. Will the Converge team be an independent team or it will also join in either MVP or SMC.

If other billionaire bought the franchise of Alaska, I believe he is capable to be more independent and there's no reason for them to join MVP group of companies because they are really different. He wont buy the franchise if there's no money here, he's looking for a long term benefit of this one so we can expect a more competitive tournament. Let's not hope new teams to join other group of companies to avoid suspicion and to have a healthy league. Looks like Alaska won't be an Alaska team anymore, it will be changed for sure.

Exactly, it's good exposure for Converge because they are really competing very well now. The telcos we know are the smart, pldt, and globe only, some of us doesn't know that there's converge which is also a big company. Instead of paying for advertisement, buying a team may give them more benefit in the long run.

[bisdak40]

Exactly, it's good exposure for Converge because they are really competing very well now. The telcos we know are the smart, pldt, and globe only, some of us doesn't know that there's converge which is also a big company. Instead of paying for advertisement, buying a team may give them more benefit in the long run.

I, for one, don't know that Converge is an internet service provider lol, so I think this is good exposure for them and good for us internet consumers, as well as there, are more options to us on what we will subscribe to.

So tonight will be the start of the semis game and interesting enough for the bookies to give such a narrow spread/handicap so I will go for the favorite on the first game.

Magnolia -3.5 @1.81 vs Bolts, I think the Hotshots can cover this spread if they win this game.

[blockman]

@blockman, thanks for that information, I also thought that it was owned by the same person.

I did some research after your post and I found out that there are two different Dennis Uy, Thanks for that bro.

Well, now that everything is clear, it's still nice to see that Converge will finally be in the PBA, and based on my research, globe considers them as their biggest competitor, not DITO which was partly owned by Dennis Uy (Owner of Phoenix).

You're welcome, guys.
Just a little information that these billionaires need to know. Now, there are 2 Dennis Uy's that are inside the PBA premises for their franchises.
I'm starting to see some memes already about Converge. If you know what I mean, it's like the bashing that PLDT and Globe is getting on how slow their internet speed is.

[goinmerry]

I, for one, don't know that Converge is an internet service provider lol, so I think this is good exposure for them and good for us internet consumers, as well as there, are more options to us on what we will subscribe to.

Really? Just curious here. Where do you live, mate? Converge is popular here in Metro Manila even prior to entering the market. They are anticipated to be the kryptonite of other ISPs here but looks like they are overrated. In stock trading, lots of traders gained profit from them because of the hype.

Back to PBA, I hope they will push their mission to be part of the PBA. We need a team that will cover Alaska's departure.

We just have to hope too that it won't be a farm team.

[Maslate]

I, for one, don't know that Converge is an internet service provider lol, so I think this is good exposure for them and good for us internet consumers, as well as there, are more options to us on what we will subscribe to.

Really? Just curious here. Where do you live, mate? Converge is popular here in Metro Manila even prior to entering the market. They are anticipated to be the kryptonite of other ISPs here but looks like they are overrated. In stock trading, lots of traders gained profit from them because of the hype.

Back to PBA, I hope they will push their mission to be part of the PBA. We need a team that will cover Alaska's departure.

We just have to hope too that it won't be a farm team.

Two ISP in the PBA, it's a good competition for this two. So when Globe will have their team too? lol..

Anyway, today is the start of the semi Finals game, don't miss it guys, the first game will start in less than 3 hours from now.

[Eternad]

I, for one, don't know that Converge is an internet service provider lol, so I think this is good exposure for them and good for us internet consumers, as well as there, are more options to us on what we will subscribe to.

Really? Just curious here. Where do you live, mate? Converge is popular here in Metro Manila even prior to entering the market. They are anticipated to be the kryptonite of other ISPs here but looks like they are overrated. In stock trading, lots of traders gained profit from them because of the hype.

Back to PBA, I hope they will push their mission to be part of the PBA. We need a team that will cover Alaska's departure.

We just have to hope too that it won't be a farm team.

The problem on PBA right now is the hoarding of top players by the giant companies like SMC and MVP. Small company are forced to hire mediocre players and we know how bad is this for the team exposure especially on there overall rating in the game. Actually I was surprised that Blackwater is still in the league despite there team stats overall. The profitability on PBA depends on there exposure especially to there fans and most teams that usually benefits on are those who always secure spot in finals.

[carlisle1]

The problem on PBA right now is the hoarding of top players by the giant companies like SMC and MVP. Small company are forced to hire mediocre players and we know how bad is this for the team exposure especially on there overall rating in the game. Actually I was surprised that Blackwater is still in the league despite there team stats overall. The profitability on PBA depends on there exposure especially to there fans and most teams that usually benefits on are those who always secure spot in finals.

Not sure also if Blackwater still have a fan. With the kind of performance most viewers will not watch any game from them.

Even they'll going to face the crowd favorite the fans will be more lesser compared to a well-known competitors that will really

bring good excitement to the crowd. You said it right, un-balance segregation of players is one of those lapses from this league

they allow big companies to pick whoever players/stars that they wanted to add to their teams.

[harizen]

Two ISP in the PBA, it's a good competition for this two. So when Globe will have their team too? lol..

What's the other ISP on the league if Converge will able to buy the franchise from Alaska?

Do you mean TNT KaTropa? It's not actually an ISP but just happened to be the same management with PLDT (ISP) under Manny Pangilinan.

There's even a rumor that Converge won't make it to the league if there's a PLDT team on the league. That will be a conflict of interest and part of the so-called PBA politics knowing the MVP's influence, the same as SMC.

[dothebeats]

Two ISP in the PBA, it's a good competition for this two. So when Globe will have their team too? lol..

What's the other ISP on the league if Converge will able to buy the franchise from Alaska?

Do you mean TNT KaTropa? It's not actually an ISP but just happened to be the same management with PLDT (ISP) under Manny Pangilinan.

There's even a rumor that Converge won't make it to the league if there's a PLDT team on the league. That will be a conflict of interest and part of the so-called PBA politics knowing the MVP's influence, the same as SMC.

And even then, Converge was able to finalize the deal to buy Alaska Aces, and they officially have a PBA team albeit there already exists another PBA team that is under the same (?) management.

What intrigues me is how will Converge develop Alaska Aces to be a prime team that can go against big names in the league. Alaska Aces is already an established team, but as of the moment they're not that great and needs more improvement if they want to reach the semis or even win the finals.

[YOSHIE]

Today I will try to place a bet for (NLEX Road Warriors vs. Barangay Ginebra), but I am a little difficult to calculate the best, according to my assessment the two basketball teams between NLEX and Barangay are both the best teams from the Philippines, the point scores of the two are also not much different, one meeting 115-103.

Unfortunately the stakes placed are very low but it doesn't matter I will try for NLEX this time, although the odds for Barangay team are bigger than NLEX, my hunch is that NLEX will do their best today, what do you think about NLEX.

[Fredomago]

Today I will try to place a bet for (NLEX Road Warriors vs. Barangay Ginebra), but I am a little difficult to calculate the best, according to my assessment the two basketball teams between NLEX and Barangay are both the best teams from the Philippines, the point scores of the two are also not much different, one meeting 115-103.

Unfortunately the stakes placed are very low but it doesn't matter I will try for NLEX this time, although the odds for Barangay team are bigger than NLEX, my hunch is that NLEX will do their best today, what do you think about NLEX.

Who knows but according to the bookies Gin kings are the favorite here and NLEX serves as underdog, betting with NLEX will give you a very decent amount of earnings, if you trust NLEX you'll be getting higher odd. Though the risk is also high but nothing is certain we might see upset and like what you just said, NLEX is also one of the prime team from this conference, though that change for their import might affect the whole performance of the team.

The game is already started, scores is close after the half of the first quarter, let see if what will happen after the second half, that will be the deciding period and both teams will push harder especially in the last dying seconds.

[Maasdamer]

Dbag scam team/league does it again (3rd game in a row), NLEX up 39:23 after 15min and in the next 15min they are 12:33 , makes total sense.

When does FIBA or any supervision look into this shit and stop this?

[Kelvinid]

Dbag scam team/league does it again (3rd game in a row), NLEX up 39:23 after 15min and in the next 15min they are 12:33 , makes total sense.

Well, you complain too early, it's Ginebra now that is up by 9 points and it's only less than 4 minutes left in the 4th quarter. That's Ginebra, they never say die and they always win in the end.

When does FIBA or any supervision look into this shit and stop this?

What are you talking? It's not under FIBA, it's under PBA.

[Japinat]

Ginebra won the game, it's 1-0 now.. I was scared a bit when NLEX got the lead, I thought Ginebra will lose tonight, but good thing they didn't disappoint me. All favorites win and covered tonight, nice game by Thompson again, another double double and Tenorio also had a big contribution.

I won't mention Brownlee anymore since we know he would always lead the team to win.

86-95 Final score.