2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[Japinat]

Indeed, just like foreigner playing as import in the PBA getting a bigger salary than the locals.

Yes, but we are used to see Americans playing as import in PH not Filipinos playing as import abroad. I mean, it's a big recognition for the Filipino professional players getting an offer abroad as it does not happen all the time and we owe that to the B-League.

AFAIK, only one Filipino are playing in big leagues like the NBL in Australia and that is Kai Sotto.

[Coin_trader]

Indeed, just like foreigner playing as import in the PBA getting a bigger salary than the locals.

Yes, but we are used to see Americans playing as import in PH not Filipinos playing as import abroad. I mean, it's a big recognition for the Filipino professional players getting an offer abroad as it does not happen all the time and we owe that to the B-League.

AFAIK, only one Filipino are playing in big leagues like the NBL in Australia and that is Kai Sotto.

This is because of the hieght to strenght of average Filipino player is not good compared to other nationality such as Americans, EU and Africa. Even they are tall, They can still move very fast as if they are small players here. We can take sample to Junmar, Slaughter and Japhet they are huge but slow compared to NBA players with same height. Only league like B-League Filipino player is in demand because we have same average height and genes limitarion. Let's be proud that other nationality respect our skills.

[Fredomago]

Indeed, just like foreigner playing as import in the PBA getting a bigger salary than the locals.

Yes, but we are used to see Americans playing as import in PH not Filipinos playing as import abroad. I mean, it's a big recognition for the Filipino professional players getting an offer abroad as it does not happen all the time and we owe that to the B-League.

AFAIK, only one Filipino are playing in big leagues like the NBL in Australia and that is Kai Sotto.

The door was opened after the international performance of our very own Gilas, they show to the world that our raised is also competitive playing this game, Japan's B-League is a good venue for pinoy stars who wanted to experience playing outside the PBA, they've been given good opportunities to showcase their talents and bring our flag up.

Glad to see that both the Ravenas are doing great playing with their respective teams.

They are really competing and giving our nation a pride that we can give pain in the ass to whoever talents we encountered.

[Japinat]

Indeed, just like foreigner playing as import in the PBA getting a bigger salary than the locals.

Yes, but we are used to see Americans playing as import in PH not Filipinos playing as import abroad. I mean, it's a big recognition for the Filipino professional players getting an offer abroad as it does not happen all the time and we owe that to the B-League.

AFAIK, only one Filipino are playing in big leagues like the NBL in Australia and that is Kai Sotto.

The door was opened after the international performance of our very own Gilas, they show to the world that our raised is also competitive playing this game, Japan's B-League is a good venue for pinoy stars who wanted to experience playing outside the PBA, they've been given good opportunities to showcase their talents and bring our flag up.

Glad to see that both the Ravenas are doing great playing with their respective teams.

They are really competing and giving our nation a pride that we can give pain in the ass to whoever talents we encountered.

They deserve to be where they are now, they are both discipline and talented players, so for sure the team where they are playing are getting what they are expecting from them. I think there will be more players that will sign the B-Leauge if PBA would not make an adjustment of their salary rate.

By the way there's a rumor that Romeo will be traded to Northport for Bollick and Malonzo, is this even possible?

[bisdak40]

By the way there's a rumor that Romeo will be traded to Northport for Bollick and Malonzo, is this even possible?

Nothing is impossible in the PBA when money talks lol. I have heard so many times regarding that rumor so will just wait for some time for that to come true. Northport will always be a farm team of SMB.

So, game 1 of the Finals will begin this evening and if we look at the odds it is pretty attractive for those who will bet on Ginebra because the spread is not too high considering how underdog this Meralco team is.

Just a little bit of trivia, Justin Brownlee has never been beaten in the Finals in the PBA and he won three against Allen Durham and the Bolts so this might give an insight on whom to bet for this evening  .

[arwin100]

By the way there's a rumor that Romeo will be traded to Northport for Bollick and Malonzo, is this even possible?

Nothing is impossible in the PBA when money talks lol. I have heard so many times regarding that rumor so will just wait for some time for that to come true. Northport will always be a farm team of SMB.

So, game 1 of the Finals will begin this evening and if we look at the odds it is pretty attractive for those who will bet on Ginebra because the spread is not too high considering how underdog this Meralco team is.

Just a little bit of trivia, Justin Brownlee has never been beaten in the Finals in the PBA and he won three against Allen Durham and the Bolts so this might give an insight on whom to bet for this evening  .

PBA system is not fair so I guess you are right with that since North Port doesn't show anything that can give them a good shot, they mostly trade their stars that's why they will go like that and always end up sloppy on their campaigns. I guess they really need to fix the system because if they remain like this and the team always win will be those big corporations for sure we will not see this league to continue for more decades.

I guess Brown Lee will still win this since they have solid rooster on their team and it's not a surprising at all if his team will win the championship.

[blockman]

By the way there's a rumor that Romeo will be traded to Northport for Bollick and Malonzo, is this even possible?

Nothing is impossible in the PBA when money talks lol. I have heard so many times regarding that rumor so will just wait for some time for that to come true. Northport will always be a farm team of SMB.

Yup.
Everything is possible when it comes to trades. It's just all about the agreement and the amount based on the asking price and what will be the other trade that's part of it.
Who knows that these rumors has an accurate source if it's possible and for now, let's just wait until this finals ends.

[rhomelmabini]

By the way there's a rumor that Romeo will be traded to Northport for Bollick and Malonzo, is this even possible?

Nothing is impossible in the PBA when money talks lol. I have heard so many times regarding that rumor so will just wait for some time for that to come true. Northport will always be a farm team of SMB.

Yup.
Everything is possible when it comes to trades. It's just all about the agreement and the amount based on the asking price and what will be the other trade that's part of it.
Who knows that these rumors has an accurate source if it's possible and for now, let's just wait until this finals ends.

I guess not just Romeo but other notable players as well was part of this trade including Lassiter. Northport will not just select few small names in this trade I guess they need to upgrade their roster this time and if that happens, Romeo will find himself a home again at Northport. I mean it's not bad, as you said it will be on agreements and if the deal is seal then that's it.

[agustina2]

By the way there's a rumor that Romeo will be traded to Northport for Bollick and Malonzo, is this even possible?

If that's true, the SMB is now making a move.

I was really expecting it even before that the best players from lower teams will be farmed soon by SMC, especially on the SMB team. To make it fair, equal and square in the eyes of the community, they will trade their best players to call it fair.

SMB always get what they want. We will just be surprised by the news "SMB acquires Bolick and Malonzo, shipped away Romeo" something sports headline like that.

[carlisle1]

By the way there's a rumor that Romeo will be traded to Northport for Bollick and Malonzo, is this even possible?

If that's true, the SMB is now making a move.

I was really expecting it even before that the best players from lower teams will be farmed soon by SMC, especially on the SMB team. To make it fair, equal and square in the eyes of the community, they will trade their best players to call it fair.

SMB always get what they want. We will just be surprised by the news "SMB acquires Bolick and Malonzo, shipped away Romeo" something sports headline like that.

No longer new to this league, If SMB wants something they can do things that seem legal and fair.
It's no question about the teams' capabilities to work things behind close door with the team that they wanted to farm
a good player/s. Maybe they are releasing Romeo since the guy has some personal issue and his commitment to the
game is bothered by the case that being filed against him, letting him go is the best option for SMB. They didn't work well from
that last two past conferences, it's time to bring new faces and talents to help the team.

[LogitechMouse]

Meralco drew first blood as they won in Game 1 against the Ginebra 104-93.
Just by looking at the stat sheet in their website, I'm amazed on how locals on Meralco played right now.

I mean they have an import yes but the scoring isn't centered on him but it was even distributed into the other players. 5 players of them scored in double digits compare to 3 on Ginebra.
Didn't watched the whole game though which is quite unfortunate but as expected, there are so many fans who watched the game (mostly Ginebra Fans). Well, its only Game 1 and I expect this series to be a close one but it will still be Ginebra on 6. What's your prediction with this series?

[bisdak40]

Meralco drew first blood with a score of 104 -91. What an effort by the role players of Meralco especially Aaron Black who scored 12 points with most of it in the third quarter when Ginebra was making a run to close the gap.

Also, the three-point shooting of the Bolts was amazing, making 11 out of 21 attempts, pretty high for a team not known for making a living in the rainbow area.

Who's the lucky guy who bet for the Bolts today?

[Fredomago]

Meralco drew first blood with a score of 104 -91. What an effort by the role players of Meralco especially Aaron Black who scored 12 points with most of it in the third quarter when Ginebra was making a run to close the gap.

Also, the three-point shooting of the Bolts was amazing, making 11 out of 21 attempts, pretty high for a team not known for making a living in the rainbow area.

Who's the lucky guy who bet for the Bolts today?

Same question here? hahaha not sure if something has been cook behind there are post in social media that a tension happen after the game when both teams are going to their locker room, some of my friends who bet form Ginebra are very disappointed and calling it "hulog" as always when bettors can't accept the outcome they will find ways to release that disappointment.

But it's true, that 3 points conversions of Meralco help them to survive this game.

Better luck next time, more money for sure to flows for Ginebra fans and gamblers will expect them to bounce back.

[Johnyz]

Meralco drew first blood with a score of 104 -91. What an effort by the role players of Meralco especially Aaron Black who scored 12 points with most of it in the third quarter when Ginebra was making a run to close the gap.

Also, the three-point shooting of the Bolts was amazing, making 11 out of 21 attempts, pretty high for a team not known for making a living in the rainbow area.

Who's the lucky guy who bet for the Bolts today?

I didn’t expect to see Meralco win the first game and this is why I skip to bet, but I’m preparing now to place my Bet to Ginebra in the next game because I know they will bounce back and tied the game. I also notice the three point shots of Meralco, they did a great job on this and the result is really good for them. Rumors spread by Ginebra fans that losing meant for them in the game one, well I didn’t believe on this because Ginebra also did their best to even make the score closer, the game is intense as expected and let’s move on to the game 2.

[goaldigger]

Same question here? hahaha not sure if something has been cook behind there are post in social media that a tension happen after the game when both teams are going to their locker room, some of my friends who bet form Ginebra are very disappointed and calling it "hulog" as always when bettors can't accept the outcome they will find ways to release that disappointment.

Saw a video circulating online about a tension between Arvin Tolentino and Raymar Jose going into their locker room, looks like trash talking goes beyond the limit. Meralco did a great job on every fields, they won convincingly and there’s no doubt about this. On the other side we know how Ginebra plays the game, I’m pretty sure they will bounce back in Game two they just need to help Bronwlee in scoring and have a greater defense next game.

[Questat]

Meralco drew first blood with a score of 104 -91. What an effort by the role players of Meralco especially Aaron Black who scored 12 points with most of it in the third quarter when Ginebra was making a run to close the gap.

Also, the three-point shooting of the Bolts was amazing, making 11 out of 21 attempts, pretty high for a team not known for making a living in the rainbow area.

Who's the lucky guy who bet for the Bolts today?

Same question here? hahaha not sure if something has been cook behind there are post in social media that a tension happen after the game when both teams are going to their locker room, some of my friends who bet form Ginebra are very disappointed and calling it "hulog" as always when bettors can't accept the outcome they will find ways to release that disappointment.

But it's true, that 3 points conversions of Meralco help them to survive this game.

Better luck next time, more money for sure to flows for Ginebra fans and gamblers will expect them to bounce back.

Meralco seemed to be getting the call. 

They really are such a great 3 point shooting team, I think Ginebra really has to improve their game by game 2, and I would make sure I will bet on them as they will surely even the series, or maybe double if they still lose since I don't see a 3-0 will happen. Maybe there some kind of rig show happening, but that's what PBA is, it's just like NBA that amazing things could happen, if you know what I mean.

[Maslate]

Same question here? hahaha not sure if something has been cook behind there are post in social media that a tension happen after the game when both teams are going to their locker room, some of my friends who bet form Ginebra are very disappointed and calling it "hulog" as always when bettors can't accept the outcome they will find ways to release that disappointment.

Saw a video circulating online about a tension between Arvin Tolentino and Raymar Jose going into their locker room, looks like trash talking goes beyond the limit. Meralco did a great job on every fields, they won convincingly and there’s no doubt about this. On the other side we know how Ginebra plays the game, I’m pretty sure they will bounce back in Game two they just need to help Bronwlee in scoring and have a greater defense next game.

The game 1 line itself is very doubtful for me, I mean Meralco only +2.5? Of course, Ginebra fans will take the spread thinking their team will easily win, but things didn't happen as it seemed, Meralco did not only win but they also beat them by a huge number, in short, Ginebra was not so competitive that game. Let's take them in game 2.

[blockman]

I guess not just Romeo but other notable players as well was part of this trade including Lassiter. Northport will not just select few small names in this trade I guess they need to upgrade their roster this time and if that happens, Romeo will find himself a home again at Northport. I mean it's not bad, as you said it will be on agreements and if the deal is seal then that's it.

They'll take whoever they can and it's been said that Northport is just a farm team for the SMB so, who knows will they be taking? Congrats though to the first match of Meralco and Ginebra, well, 2nd game for Ginebra?  
Anyway, I've seen a news that Vic Manuel's contract has expired and that post said that he has signed on B League, any other more reliable thoughts and source from that?

[Scripture]

Same question here? hahaha not sure if something has been cook behind there are post in social media that a tension happen after the game when both teams are going to their locker room, some of my friends who bet form Ginebra are very disappointed and calling it "hulog" as always when bettors can't accept the outcome they will find ways to release that disappointment.

Saw a video circulating online about a tension between Arvin Tolentino and Raymar Jose going into their locker room, looks like trash talking goes beyond the limit. Meralco did a great job on every fields, they won convincingly and there’s no doubt about this. On the other side we know how Ginebra plays the game, I’m pretty sure they will bounce back in Game two they just need to help Bronwlee in scoring and have a greater defense next game.

The game 1 line itself is very doubtful for me, I mean Meralco only +2.5? Of course, Ginebra fans will take the spread thinking their team will easily win, but things didn't happen as it seemed, Meralco did not only win but they also beat them by a huge number, in short, Ginebra was not so competitive that game. Let's take them in game 2.

Ginebra fans are still the same, they always think they are the only teams who should always win, well Meralco proves them wrong again and takes the game 1 of the finals. The incident going into the locker room are also normal, though I don't take it seriously maybe the game are just intense and that's why players are very emotional. Game 2 will be a big thing for both teams, Ginebra wont let Meralco to take the lead again, this can be more exciting going into the next game.

[Shamm]

Same question here? hahaha not sure if something has been cook behind there are post in social media that a tension happen after the game when both teams are going to their locker room, some of my friends who bet form Ginebra are very disappointed and calling it "hulog" as always when bettors can't accept the outcome they will find ways to release that disappointment.

Saw a video circulating online about a tension between Arvin Tolentino and Raymar Jose going into their locker room, looks like trash talking goes beyond the limit. Meralco did a great job on every fields, they won convincingly and there’s no doubt about this. On the other side we know how Ginebra plays the game, I’m pretty sure they will bounce back in Game two they just need to help Bronwlee in scoring and have a greater defense next game.

That's a very good play and win by Mercalco  104 to 91 again the hard work and teamwork from the meralco team is enough to beat the crowd choice ginebra. Alein maliksi and hudge doing great in their game 1 their outside shoot is very good. This conference will bring the crowd a good game not a scripted one. But we can not predict that meralco will be the champion cause we all know that the ginebra is the king of comeback.