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How will Kai Sotto perform in the NBL?

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2 years ago

May 4, 2021

By Ponciano Melo – How will Kai Sotto perform in the NBL?

Today, the Philippines was rocked with the news of its Filipino teenage sensation, named Kai Sotto, joining the Adelaide 36ers playing in Australia\’s National Basketball League.

The 7’3” wunderkind was supposed to play in the NBA G-League with Ignite but was tweaked after committing to play with GilasPilipinas for the FIBA Asia Cup.

Now, how good was his decision to play in Australia? How will this affect his chance of making it to the NBA?

The answer is, he made a great decision. NBL is a no joke. The competition there is challenging, and Sotto needed that type of basketball to grow and mature.

It maybe hard for him, but that will be the challenge for him, to outdo himself against a fellow 7-footer that is much quicker and stronger than him.

Sotto is a package, he has shooting, dribbling, and passing, but he lacked speed and mainly strength. NBL will be a good tool for him to develop those weaknesses to make it to the NBA better as he will be eligible for the draft come 2022.

The NBL is also a way to attract agents depending on how they perform. Remember, this year\’s third overall pick LaMelo Ball also played in the NBL with the Illawarra Hawks. It raised his value as a player; the same can happen to Sotto.

And with this news, the basketball craze nation is very excited to see their “kababayan” play overseas. A dream for many.

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Lebron James ‘Antagonist’ Dillon Brooks 39 points slap haters

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2023

Justin Ponce Melo

Lebron James 'Antagonist' Dillon Brooks 39 points slap haters

Despite the Warriors and Lakers fans booing Dillon Brooks, the latter erupted with 39 points in the FIBA Cup tournament.

Brooks gets booed in every game due to the fact that the entire pacific is warriors and Lakers die-hard fans.

During the clash with Team USA, Brooks got MVP chants after scoring 39 points that defeated USA for bronze.

It can be recalled that Lebron and Brooks were antagonistic to each other in the NBA when Dillon insulted Lebron for being too old.

If Lebron James joined the national team, Team USA vs Team Canada might be more exciting to see.

Meanwhile, reports said that Dirk Nowitzki is the only player in the last 18 years to score more points (47) in a single World Cup game today than Dillon Brooks (39).

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NBA fans blame Stephen Curry, Lebron James et al for Team USA lost in FIBA Cup

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2 weeks ago

September 11, 2023

Justin Ponce Melo

NBA fans blame Stephen Curry, Lebron James et al for Team USA lost in FIBA Cup

NBA fans are making fun of NBA superstars of Team USA. like Stephen Curry, Lebron James, Leonard Kawhi and others.

Fans believed Team USA had a chance if they played in the FIBA Cup last September 10, 2023.

Team USA lost to Team Germany (113 – 111) and Team Canada (127 – 117) that let them go home without any medal.

It can be recalled that Stephen Curry is interested in joining the national team. But due to health reasons he changed his mind.

34-year-old Curry is entering his 15th season in the league thus he needed to take rest.

On the otherhand, 38 years old Lebron prioritized the NBA instead of the national team.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was not interested in representing Team USA in the 2023 World Cup at all according to Basketball USA.

The 12 players who represented Team USA in the FIBA World Cup 2023 are all young players.

Meanwhile, Lebron’s enemy Dillon Brooks exploded with 39 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 that led Canada to win the third-place in overtime.

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NBA Players pressured : Team Canada never bagged a Medal since 1930’s

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2 weeks ago

September 10, 2023

Justin Ponce Melo

NBA Players pressured : Team Canada never bagged a Medal since 1930's

Team Canada has never bagged a medal in the FIBA World Cup since 1936. They have only won a silver in the Berlin Olympics.
Team USA Tyrese (Indiaaa Pacers) said that since the 1930s, Canada has never won a medal so they’re coming for them.

Team Canada Kelly Olynyk (UTAH JAZZ), Alexander-Walker (Minnesota Timberwolves) , RJ Barrett (KNICKS), Brooks (Houston Rockets), Luguentz Dort (Oklahoma City Thunder), Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder), and Norman Powell (LA Clippers) are all forced to win.
It can be recalled that Team USA lost to Germany and now settled for a bronze medal.

Germany and Serbia clashed for FIBA Cup finals
Meanwhile, both countries are expected to play in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France..

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