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Why Gilas still needs Kai Sotto in World Cup

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[ericgumabon]

Very well said.. Kai is our main Big Man!!!

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FOR ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES, KAI SOTTO IS A VITAL ADDITION TO GILAS PILIPINAS' STINT AT THE FIBA WORLD CUP

Height is an inherent trait that cannot be taught, and in the case of Kai Sotto, his towering 7'3" stature combined with impressive agility makes him stand out among the other Gilas big men. Notably, Sotto's diverse skill set sets him apart from the big men of Gilas Pilipinas.

On the offensive end, Sotto excels at posting up, sinking midrange jumpers, scoring on alley-oops and putbacks, and even shooting effectively from beyond the arc. Defensively, Sotto's presence is a game-changer, as he is a formidable rim protector capable of blocking or altering opponents' shots. His mere presence in the paint intimidates rivals and forces them to reconsider attacking from the inside.

Among all the bigs in Gilas, Sotto brings a unique combination of youth and experience to the table. Despite his age of 21, he has already played in professional leagues abroad, showcasing his potential in Australia, Japan, and the United States, albeit in limited minutes. Additionally, he has represented the men's team in previous FIBA tournaments, displaying a maturity internationally beyond his years.

It is also important to consider age factors, which may not favor veterans Junemar Fajardo (33) and Japeth Aguilar (36). Bear in mind that both players have just recently recovered from serious injuries, raising concerns about their ability to perform consistently at their peak for long durations in the upcoming World Cup.

On the other hand, AJ Edu, at 23, truly shows promise as a talented player. However, this will be his first time competing for a men's team, as his last appearance was with Batang Gilas in 2018, where he, unfortunately, suffered an ACL injury. Moreover, Edu's playing time at Toledo in college was hindered by nagging injuries, leading to uncertainty about his offensive and defensive contributions for Gilas. Thus, while Edu is known for his shot-blocking and rim-protecting abilities, his potential impact on the team remains to be seen.

Overall, the addition of Sotto to the Gilas Pilipinas roster for the FIBA World Cup is undeniably crucial. His unique skills, imposing presence, and international experience give the team a competitive edge. As the tournament approaches, having a talent like Sotto will undoubtedly enhance Gilas Pilipinas' chances of success on both ends of the court.

[ailtpt]

For the upcoming FIBA World Cup, our frontcourt composition should consist of Sotto, Aguilar, Edu, and Fajardo, as they deserve guaranteed spots. It's essential to move away from playing small ball, and I strongly urge the team to place Malonzo in the SF position, where he can defend on the wing and showcase his shooting beyond the arc.

[eugenepascual]

Correct po...kailangan ng gilas ngaun ang LAHAT ng finest basketball players ng Bansa at Kasama jn c Kai Sotto.. kung Ikaw ay coach ng national team dapat alam mo Yan winning for our nation...

[RenanObrique-meds]

Wala na tayong magpagawa.tanggapin nlang natin Ang katutuhanan na Ang pinakamamahal na laro natin ay palubog na dhil lang sa kagagawan Ng mga naka pwesto sa sbp na takot mabawasan kikitain nila kisa ibayad sa mga player .sbp magbulagbulagan at mabingi bingihan pa more...

[pedrojrbarbero]

napaka-importante sa isang team ng basketball ang malakas at matibay na depensa spagkat yan ang susi sa tagumpay kya mas kelangan ng GILAS c KAI kay sa kay PaluChot!

[duainejazel]

Letting go on coach choke Reyes rather than letting go of JC and Kai Sotto, that's the best Choice💪🇵🇭🏀🏆💯😎💪

[jdmkIII]

AJ Edu is needed, defense at rebound kasi arsenal niya. What Gilas lacks eversince Blatche was solid interior defense if not second interior defense. Ewan ko ba to kay Chot kung ano pinagsasabi na last chance na mapakita ni Edu worth niya masama sa line up depende sa performance niya sa China. Kai blended well with Edu during the U18 fiba games prior to the window matches, sadly dun nagka ACL tear si Edu sa first game. So Yes, we need Kai - AJ - Junmar as backcourt. Japet can be a stretch 4 or 3 if needed.


@SpinPH, should Chot resign as Head Coach of Gilas for good if Gilas underperformed this FIBA World in our country? or should SBP return the national team to PSC if this happens?

[eddiecureg]

Hindi na tinatanong Yan.. kailangan tlga

[ohdjrp]

Kai, Junemar, AJ, Dwight, Scottie, Jamie, Abando, Pogoy, Oftana, CJ & JC.
Japeth is not as agile as before mybe bcoz of past injuries. I wish for Brandon Rosser. He played great last SEA games.
Bolick and Wright sana instead of Ravena bros.

[maryjoystamaria]

Pursue sana ng sbp na maka tune up yung montenegro at mexico para malaman talaga na ready na sila tapos mag scrimmage gilas ros bago sumabak ang rain or shine sa jones cup

[rolandorito]

Aanhin ang height kung wala namang lskas sa ilalim. Ang kelangan ng Gilas ay palitan na ang namumuno ng SBP para magkaron ng maayos na programa ang basketball sa pinas!

[maryjoystamaria]

Pinaka test talaga dyan maka tune up nila montenegro at mexico

[aurelioyonzon]

Ikulong c choke reyes....c coach tab ang gusto nmin...

[jayentera]

bakit parang nagbboycott ang mga players sa gilas marami nag beg off na pwede sana hugutin pa, is it kaya dahil sa bayad or value nila ng service mas may value yung ibang players na mhalaga sa rotation? like JC kai Edu etc.

[jaimemorelos]

Why did Chot picked a small team when Height is might in basketball he should've picked Justin Baltazar 6'9, Carl Tamayo 6'7, Mason Amos 6'7, Greg Slaughter 7', Kobe Paras 6'6, Kevin Quimbao 6'6, many of them played in GILAS under Tab Baldwin. Mukang gusto ni Chot eliminated kagad ang Pilipinas kasi mangyayari puro MISMATCHED tayo, ginagawa niya yun para tuloy ang schedule ng PBA.

[teodoromanalo]

Para sa akin, , Saka na lng sya maglaro PAG Hindi na SI chot Ang coach. Kaya lng, , daig pa niyan Ang tuko kung kumapi😅t. Kahit ayaw na Ng TAONG bayan sa kanya, ay KAPIT tuko pa rin.

[josedelacruz]

If kai will be out of fwc, it has to be coach and sbp staff to be sidelined first instead of kai. He is a formidable player for gilas.

[yakung]

Malapit na nangangapa pa rin mga leader sa basketball palpak

[pacmanever]

Lol seryoso kayo ???😂😂😂

Hahaha😅😅😅

We can play without Clarkson basta nandyan si Kai😅😅😅

Ano kayo hilo???😅😅😅

Tatambakan tayo sa World Cup ng sobra ng bigating teams like Italy o Dom Republic kung walang Clarkson 😅😅😅😅

Kasi iba yung laro ng Clarkson kahit 6'5" lang sya

Mapa loob o labas o sa tres kaya nya

Kaya nga tirador sa NBA e

Hahaha😅😅😅😅

Ano na namang analysis yan mga kababayan ko ??😅😅😅

Remember si Michael Jordan da GOAT ..6'6" lang ang height..

Kaya hindi sa height kinukuha ang galing ng isang player..

Mas madami tayong Pinoy Players mas matangkad kay Clarkson at MJ

Pero milya milya ang galing ng 2 yun kaysa sa players natin

Kasi nasa LUPET ng paglalaro at galawan ang kagalingan ng isang player

Kay Clarkson ibigay mo ang bola..sya na bahala dumiskarte ..pass..penetrate..post up..tres..high IQ..you name it.

REAL TALK.