2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[harizen]

Seems JuneMar Fajardo is now finally back on track as he unleashed again his "Kraken Mode" on PH's recent win against Thailand in the ongoing Southeast Asian Games. That's so far the best performance of the SMB Bigman after his long recovery from the injury that sits him for almost 2 years.

Even the PH won, I have a big concern here. PH is the most dominant country in basketball in Southeast Asia for years and they almost beat their opponents in a large lead regardless of who's on our roster pool. Here in their recent win against Thailand, PH was doing a rally all throughout the game as they are always behind.

I know the win is a win but this just shows that the team has a bit of a problem. Honestly, we shouldn't have a problem competing against SEA countries in basketball but they struggle against Thailand. I see that the PH roster is good that's why I don't understand what happened in that game.

Maybe other SEA countries are now doing their best to improve their roster and defeating PH is something like a big recognition for them that's why they are pumped against PH.

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[LogitechMouse]

Blackwater pick the brother of Matt Ganuelas-Rosser, I don't know the guy but I hope he'll be able to help the weak Blackwater team.

I hope he won't show that much right away, so he won't be the next target of the trade. Just kidding! But being the top pick, fans will expect something out from him, let see if the losing streak of Blackwater was already been changed after that win from Magnolia, and having a new guy who will help them from both sides.

We will see more on him (Rosser) compared to the other drafted players. Blackwater needs more help, so expect more minutes for this number one pick..

Another top pick going to an independent team. For sure MVP and SMC will observe how he will be playing and will get him again in the following season.

Anyway, a good pick for the Blackwater as he is very dominant inside and I've seen some of his highlights in 3x3 and he is an athletic big guy so that's a big help to the Blackwater. Now with regards to their losing streak, I think it will happen again but I'm just hoping that it will not be the same as their past losing streak. Their win against Magnolia last season is just because of a costly turnover of Barroca. Another one is there isn't that much changes in their roster aside from the addition of Rosser who we don't know if how he will be playing in the upcoming season. Overall, I will not expect too much from Blackwater.

[Fredomago]

Seems JuneMar Fajardo is now finally back on track as he unleashed again his "Kraken Mode" on PH's recent win against Thailand in the ongoing Southeast Asian Games. That's so far the best performance of the SMB Bigman after his long recovery from the injury that sits him for almost 2 years.

Even the PH won, I have a big concern here. PH is the most dominant country in basketball in Southeast Asia for years and they almost beat their opponents in a large lead regardless of who's on our roster pool. Here in their recent win against Thailand, PH was doing a rally all throughout the game as they are always behind.

I know the win is a win but this just shows that the team has a bit of a problem. Honestly, we shouldn't have a problem competing against SEA countries in basketball but they struggle against Thailand. I see that the PH roster is good that's why I don't understand what happened in that game.

Maybe other SEA countries are now doing their best to improve their roster and defeating PH is something like a big recognition for them that's why they are pumped against PH.

Your last statement weight everything, the other countries learned from us and they are really trying to compete by sending great players, also to show that they develop their talents. Glad to see that even it's just a close gap PH manage to win by the help of JMF though we all witness that there are limited chemistries within the squad maybe because of some adjustments but it should be look by the coaching staffs and do some adjustments.. Good luck Team PH Laban lang!

[goinmerry]

Even the PH won, I have a big concern here. PH is the most dominant country in basketball in Southeast Asia for years and they almost beat their opponents in a large lead regardless of who's on our roster pool. Here in their recent win against Thailand, PH was doing a rally all throughout the game as they are always behind.

Haha looks like they hear you.

After that unexpected Thailand performance against the Philippines that was supposed to be easy for the PH squad, Gilas back again into their monster form as to how it was they were supposed to be in Basketball here in SouthEast Asian games.

76-73 against Thailand - 3 points lead
100-32 against Cambodia - 68 points lead
88-37 against Singapore - 51 points lead

[Shamm]

Even the PH won, I have a big concern here. PH is the most dominant country in basketball in Southeast Asia for years and they almost beat their opponents in a large lead regardless of who's on our roster pool. Here is their recent win against Thailand, PH was doing a rally throughout the game as they are always behind.

Haha looks like they hear you.

After that unexpected Thailand performance against the Philippines that was supposed to be easy for the PH squad, Gilas back again into their monster form as to how it was they were supposed to be in Basketball here in SouthEast Asian games.

76-73 against Thailand - 3 points lead
100-32 against Cambodia - 68 points lead
88-37 against Singapore - 51 points lead

In southeast Asia game, the Philippines is not easy to beat because we all know that Gilas pilipinas is one of those tough team in southeast Asia. As the score above it shows that pilipinas are stronger than them  51, 68 leads in the game is a big number and it's hard finish like that. I think Thailand is the team who can get closer to the Philippines and manage with a 3 point behind in the end of the game .

[harizen]

Feel bad for Javi Gomez de Liaño. After being drafted by Ginebra he was traded right away to Terrafirma DYIP.

Trades are usual but what I like to point out here is that Javi even tweeted that his dream was playing at Ginebra and it happened for real. Even Coach Tim Cone has a lot of good words for him. But later on, he was shipped to Terrafirma as this team requested him according to Coach Tim.

But he's in the right team for me. He will have more minutes in Terrafirma compared to Ginebra which already has lots of Guards and Forwards. He should show Ginebra what they give up.

[Kasabus]

Feel bad for Javi Gomez de Liaño. After being drafted by Ginebra he was traded right away to Terrafirma DYIP.

Trades are usual but what I like to point out here is that Javi even tweeted that his dream was playing at Ginebra and it happened for real. Even Coach Tim Cone has a lot of good words for him. But later on, he was shipped to Terrafirma as this team requested him according to Coach Tim.

But he's in the right team for me. He will have more minutes in Terrafirma compared to Ginebra which already has lots of Guards and Forwards. He should show Ginebra what they give up.

It's okay to dream to be in a good team if you are earning minutes, in the case of Javi Gomez de Liaño, he does not earn good minutes. So now playing with Terrafirma will give him an opportunity to improve as he will definitely earn minutes if he still bring his talent in the PBA.

[Fredomago]

Feel bad for Javi Gomez de Liaño. After being drafted by Ginebra he was traded right away to Terrafirma DYIP.

Trades are usual but what I like to point out here is that Javi even tweeted that his dream was playing at Ginebra and it happened for real. Even Coach Tim Cone has a lot of good words for him. But later on, he was shipped to Terrafirma as this team requested him according to Coach Tim.

But he's in the right team for me. He will have more minutes in Terrafirma compared to Ginebra which already has lots of Guards and Forwards. He should show Ginebra what they give up.

It's okay to dream to be in a good team if you are earning minutes, in the case of Javi Gomez de Liaño, he does not earn good minutes. So now playing with Terrafirma will give him an opportunity to improve as he will definitely earn minutes if he still bring his talent in the PBA.

Whatever happen to that trade will impact his debut inside PBA, Terrafima can give him more minutes and allow his presence just like how coach Tim said, Ginebra already have full of talents and if he will play with them the chance that he won't get enough exposure and his talent will be wasted. It's a good challenge to him proving that he got something that the team will go after him.

Let see if how those rookies will stand out once they start playing and who among them will last and established their careers inside the league.

[Shamm]

Feel bad for Javi Gomez de Liaño. After being drafted by Ginebra he was traded right away to Terrafirma DYIP.

Trades are usual but what I like to point out here is that Javi even tweeted that his dream was playing at Ginebra and it happened for real. Even Coach Tim Cone has a lot of good words for him. But later on, he was shipped to Terrafirma as this team requested him according to Coach Tim.

But he's in the right team for me. He will have more minutes in Terrafirma compared to Ginebra which already has lots of Guards and Forwards. He should show Ginebra what they give up.

It's okay to dream to be in a good team if you are earning minutes, in the case of Javi Gomez de Liaño, he does not earn good minutes. So now playing with Terrafirma will give him an opportunity to improve as he will definitely earn minutes if he still brings his talent to the PBA.

In my opinion, it's still good even if Javi Gomez de Laño, trades from Ginebra to Terrafirma because in terrafirma he have a long minutes to okay not like in ginbera for sure he have less. And also in Terrafirma, he can more enhance his skills and someday when he became a veteran his got a chance to play in his favorite team which is ginebra San Miguel. But for now all he can do is play with his new team and prove that coach Tim was wrong when he has been trade to other player.

[goinmerry]

It's okay to dream to be in a good team if you are earning minutes, in the case of Javi Gomez de Liaño, he does not earn good minutes. So now playing with Terrafirma will give him an opportunity to improve as he will definitely earn minutes if he still bring his talent in the PBA.

These SMC teams are playing with lower teams. They will trade a good prospect over a good prospect.

When the times come that they saw the full potential of these new players, I'm 100% sure something crazy trade will happen again between SMC teams and these lower teams if you know what I mean.

Anyways, Ginebra's newly acquired player from that trade won't able to play for a year. They have to wait until next year because of the injury happened.

[Kasabus]

Just a small update.

PBA braces for compact 47th season with return of three-conference format

THE Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) returns to its regular three-conference format for the coming 47th season that kicks off starting June 5.

Next month PBA will resume, so the fun will resume again.
I can't wait to see the PBA because not only I enjoy watching it, I also enjoy betting on it.

[Kelvinid]

Good news @Kasabus. I don't know PBA will be back by June, thanks for posting that update. I just missed this one too.
The next season, we will be seeing newly drafted PBA players, I hope to see a rookie that as good as Mikey Williams of the TNT or Rey Parks Jr. before.

[Fredomago]

Just a small update.

PBA braces for compact 47th season with return of three-conference format

THE Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) returns to its regular three-conference format for the coming 47th season that kicks off starting June 5.

Next month PBA will resume, so the fun will resume again.
I can't wait to see the PBA because not only I enjoy watching it, I also enjoy betting on it.

Same with you, not just enjoying the game but it added additional ways to bet. 2 more weeks and the PBA will resume back, we will see more interesting game and new team and sets of young bloods to play and showcase their skills inside the league. Expect for more unexpected outcomes as teams will try to make their presence being recognized and try to chase in winning the championship crown.

[Sanitough]

Just a small update.

PBA braces for compact 47th season with return of three-conference format

THE Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) returns to its regular three-conference format for the coming 47th season that kicks off starting June 5.

Next month PBA will resume, so the fun will resume again.
I can't wait to see the PBA because not only I enjoy watching it, I also enjoy betting on it.

Same with you, not just enjoying the game but it added additional ways to bet. 2 more weeks and the PBA will resume back, we will see more interesting game and new team and sets of young bloods to play and showcase their skills inside the league. Expect for more unexpected outcomes as teams will try to make their presence being recognized and try to chase in winning the championship crown.

Well, I still have the Ginebra to win, but like you, I am excited to see the young guns on how they'll compete in the PBA as it's a different league and the games are more physical here. 2 weeks, hmm... I like that, I can start betting as well, and I love betting in PBA as I find it easy to win compared to other leagues.

[LogitechMouse]

Feel bad for Javi Gomez de Liaño. After being drafted by Ginebra he was traded right away to Terrafirma DYIP.

Trades are usual but what I like to point out here is that Javi even tweeted that his dream was playing at Ginebra and it happened for real. Even Coach Tim Cone has a lot of good words for him. But later on, he was shipped to Terrafirma as this team requested him according to Coach Tim.

But he's in the right team for me. He will have more minutes in Terrafirma compared to Ginebra which already has lots of Guards and Forwards. He should show Ginebra what they give up.

He even posted after he got drafted, but days after being drafted, he got traded.
Well, Coach Tim can't control the management because it's out of his control, so he can't do anything about the trade.

Nothing new for me since we've seen SMC doing some unequal trades in the past already. The only problem that I see for Ginebra here is that, what if Gray will not be the same as he is before he got injured because it's an ACL injury. His situation might be the same as MPJ in Denver. On the other hand, TerraFirma got a three pointer and I think they need him just by looking at their current roster, but it would be better if they will get a big that will help them. Overall, I'm curious on how Gray will play in Ginebra.

[Hypnosis00]

Feel bad for Javi Gomez de Liaño. After being drafted by Ginebra he was traded right away to Terrafirma DYIP.

Trades are usual but what I like to point out here is that Javi even tweeted that his dream was playing at Ginebra and it happened for real. Even Coach Tim Cone has a lot of good words for him. But later on, he was shipped to Terrafirma as this team requested him according to Coach Tim.

But he's in the right team for me. He will have more minutes in Terrafirma compared to Ginebra which already has lots of Guards and Forwards. He should show Ginebra what they give up.

He even posted after he got drafted, but days after being drafted, he got traded.
Well, Coach Tim can't control the management because it's out of his control, so he can't do anything about the trade.

Nothing new for me since we've seen SMC doing some unequal trades in the past already. The only problem that I see for Ginebra here is that, what if Gray will not be the same as he is before he got injured because it's an ACL injury. His situation might be the same as MPJ in Denver. On the other hand, TerraFirma got a three pointer and I think they need him just by looking at their current roster, but it would be better if they will get a big that will help them. Overall, I'm curious on how Gray will play in Ginebra.

let's get realistic here, TerraFirma is not a team a player would want to play because it's a trash team and players are not as motivated when they are playing on a big team like Pangilinan and Cojuangco owned teams. PBA is just being monopolized, that's the real score actually, that's why I understand why players are upset when they get traded in a weak team.

[Questat]

Feel bad for Javi Gomez de Liaño. After being drafted by Ginebra he was traded right away to Terrafirma DYIP.

Trades are usual but what I like to point out here is that Javi even tweeted that his dream was playing at Ginebra and it happened for real. Even Coach Tim Cone has a lot of good words for him. But later on, he was shipped to Terrafirma as this team requested him according to Coach Tim.

But he's in the right team for me. He will have more minutes in Terrafirma compared to Ginebra which already has lots of Guards and Forwards. He should show Ginebra what they give up.

He even posted after he got drafted, but days after being drafted, he got traded.
Well, Coach Tim can't control the management because it's out of his control, so he can't do anything about the trade.

Nothing new for me since we've seen SMC doing some unequal trades in the past already. The only problem that I see for Ginebra here is that, what if Gray will not be the same as he is before he got injured because it's an ACL injury. His situation might be the same as MPJ in Denver. On the other hand, TerraFirma got a three pointer and I think they need him just by looking at their current roster, but it would be better if they will get a big that will help them. Overall, I'm curious on how Gray will play in Ginebra.

let's get realistic here, TerraFirma is not a team a player would want to play because it's a trash team and players are not as motivated when they are playing on a big team like Pangilinan and Cojuangco owned teams. PBA is just being monopolized, that's the real score actually, that's why I understand why players are upset when they get traded in a weak team.

They are not a championship team but just a farm team as per rumors. However, I don't agree that they are a trash team as a superstar could be born in this team, just like CJ Perez, he lead this team before and his good leadership was seen by a big team, and look where he is now, he is already playing with the SMB earning good minutes, sometimes he also plays as a starter, so I would say success does not only defend on what team you are playing with, it depends on your talent and how you are effectively using it regardless on what team you are playing.

[Shamm]

Feel bad for Javi Gomez de Liaño. After being drafted by Ginebra he was traded right away to Terrafirma DYIP.

Trades are usual but what I like to point out here is that Javi even tweeted that his dream was playing at Ginebra and it happened for real. Even Coach Tim Cone has a lot of good words for him. But later on, he was shipped to Terrafirma as this team requested him according to Coach Tim.

But he's in the right team for me. He will have more minutes in Terrafirma compared to Ginebra which already has lots of Guards and Forwards. He should show Ginebra what they give up.

He even posted after he got drafted, but days after being drafted, he got traded.
Well, Coach Tim can't control the management because it's out of his control, so he can't do anything about the trade.

Nothing new for me since we've seen SMC doing some unequal trades in the past already. The only problem that I see for Ginebra here is that, what if Gray will not be the same as he is before he got injured because it's an ACL injury. His situation might be the same as MPJ in Denver. On the other hand, TerraFirma got a three pointer and I think they need him just by looking at their current roster, but it would be better if they will get a big that will help them. Overall, I'm curious on how Gray will play in Ginebra.

let's get realistic here, TerraFirma is not a team a player would want to play because it's a trash team and players are not as motivated when they are playing on a big team like Pangilinan and Cojuangco owned teams. PBA is just being monopolized, that's the real score actually, that's why I understand why players are upset when they get traded in a weak team.

They are not a championship team but just a farm team as per rumors. However, I don't agree that they are a trash team as a superstar could be born in this team, just like CJ Perez, he lead this team before and his good leadership was seen by a big team, and look where he is now, he is already playing with the SMB earning good minutes, sometimes he also plays as a starter, so I would say success does not only defend on what team you are playing with, it depends on your talent and how you are effectively using it regardless on what team you are playing.

absolutely you got the point mate no matter where a player being drafted at least he is doing his best for sure someday he will be known and became a strong and a good player in PBA. For me no matter where you belong even though in the lowest team but still you can prove that they will wrong team is just a team you can play what you are not because you are in the lowest team you are a weak player but without knowing that you became a star player someday if you will work hard.

[goaldigger]

let's get realistic here, TerraFirma is not a team a player would want to play because it's a trash team and players are not as motivated when they are playing on a big team like Pangilinan and Cojuangco owned teams. PBA is just being monopolized, that's the real score actually, that's why I understand why players are upset when they get traded in a weak team.

You will get upset because you didn’t expect to be traded right away, but that’s ok and we should remember that this is PBA and we know how money works it.

Javi is still a good player, he should be more motivated to play and prove that he more worth it so by this he can increase his value and maybe in the future Ginebra will get him back. He’s still young and very talented, this can be a good start from him.

[bisdak40]

let's get realistic here, TerraFirma is not a team a player would want to play because it's a trash team and players are not as motivated when they are playing on a big team like Pangilinan and Cojuangco owned teams. PBA is just being monopolized, that's the real score actually, that's why I understand why players are upset when they get traded in a weak team.

That's the reality in our beloved PBA  . Every trade has its own drama but fans/community can do nothing about it even if we rant on social media, that will not still have an effect on the decision of Willie Marcial.

In this case of Javy and Gray, i could that Terrafirma really needed guys that could help their campaign ASAP which they could not get from Gray as he is suffering/recovering from an injury while Ginebra could wait for his return as they won't need him as they have reliable guys on his position. Fair trade for me.