Spin.ph Editor-in-Chief Dodo Catacutan talks about what the next best path Kai Sotto can take toward the NBA after his Summer League stint. #nba #kaisotto
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00:00 I don't understand other Filipinos.
00:02 Like, if you're looking for a guy,
00:04 you should tell him that.
00:06 It's just like that.
00:08 His last summer league stint is an eye-opener.
00:17 We all saw for ourselves what was missing.
00:20 And I think it's not a question of if there's one or not.
00:24 I think we all know that he has the potential to be an NBA player.
00:30 Maybe 20 years ago, 10 years ago,
00:32 you're 7'3" or you're almost guaranteed a ticket to the NBA.
00:37 Now, unless you have the requisite skills to be an NBA player,
00:41 I don't think you can make the NBA.
00:44 So, having said that,
00:46 why don't you just ask Kyle, who has the potential?
00:49 Who's 7'3" and won't have a chance to make it to the NBA?
00:54 Especially with what, 65 million people behind you?
00:58 But right now, Kyle hasn't been selected for a stint in the NBA.
01:04 I think right now, Kyle's best chance is to make a big enough impression
01:11 wherever he goes, whether it's the Japan Belie, the NBL, or Europe.
01:17 I think that's his best avenue now.
01:21 Because right now, he's contracted with Hiroshima Dragonflies.
01:24 But plans may change.
01:26 Plans may change, especially if he really wants to pursue his NBA dream.
01:31 Because if you really want to make it to the NBA,
01:33 you have to play in the NBA.
01:35 It's chilly, right?
01:36 Because every now and then, there are players who,
01:40 especially if you're playing for an affiliate club,
01:43 every now and then, there are players who are being hired.
01:45 Maybe it's a two-week contract, maybe it's a shorter contract.
01:48 But we all know that two-week contracts eventually end up to two season-long deals.
01:53 But I don't think Kyle will do that because right now,
01:56 he's contracted with Hiroshima.
01:58 And I think he'll find other avenues to shine.
02:01 But I hope that while doing so, while earning money,
02:07 and while trying to win championships, he'll be able to pass.
02:11 I hope he doesn't give up on his NBA dream.
02:14 Sometimes, I don't understand other players.
02:17 I'm not that close with Ty, or with Kian.
02:23 But the fact remains that Ty is our best shot ever
02:29 of putting a homegrown Filipino player in the NBA.
02:33 After Ty, who else?
02:35 I don't even think he was born yet.
02:37 So, you have to understand people
02:40 if they're really rooting for Ty to make it to the NBA.
02:43 Sometimes, as you said, it's overhyped.
02:46 Sometimes, there's a bit of an O.A.
02:48 Especially those who are vlogging.
02:51 But I think Ty has treated himself well.
02:56 And I think he carries himself well for a 21-year-old.
02:59 And carrying the hopes of a nation.
03:03 And I think he deserves our support.
03:05 And I hope he gets another chance.
03:08 And I, myself, and I'm sure a lot of fans
03:12 will be rooting for him on the way.
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