Kailangan ba ng PBA ng mga Bagong Reperi?

Di naman siguro bago kahit sa mga Liga ng Barangay o Intrams sa isang paaralan ang pagrereklamo natin sa mga reperi pag may mga maling tawag sila. At madalas ay nagagalit tayo sa kanila, pero ang iniisip na lang natin ay sige na nga, hindi naman kasi lahat nakikita ng mga reperi eh, tao rin naman sila.

Pero hindi na biro ang mga nangyayari sa isa sa mga prestihiyosong Liga sa Asya. Parang normal na bawat laro na may mga tawag na talagang hindi nakakaaya  sa mga nanunuod. 

Bakit madalas ng hindi "consistent" ang mga tawag ng reperi? Nasisira sa mga  tawag na yan ang potensyal ng isang magandang laro.

Umaasa ang Barberspeak Blog na maayos ng mga Opisyal ng Liga ang  mga problema sa mga Reperi. Wag sana madungisan ang kredibilidad ng Liga dahil sa kanila.

Mga Reperi, Gising Gising sana tayo ;)

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "
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BGK - Winner of the last Trade ( and the UPCOMING TRADE)

Last Tuesday, the 3 way trade between Ginebra-Bmeg-Barako has finally been completed. In the approved trade, Ginebra will get the services of Rico Maeirhofer ( from Bmeg ) and Allein Mailiksi( from Barako), the Llamados will get the shooting Giant Yancy De Ocampo( from Ginebra) and 2012 2nd round pick (from Ginebra), while Barako will get the former NCAA finals MVP Jimbo Aquino and a 2013 1st round pick (from Ginebra)

• Barako Bull
• Positive 
• Additional 1st round pick for the 2013 draft ( talents may come from the Sinag Pool)
•  Got a Hot shooting guard 
• The SF position is not clogged anymore, with only Ababou, Salvacion and Najorda sharing the spot
• Lot of CASH gain
• Negative
• Why trade a player whose playing good basketball in your team?
• Bmeg Llamados
• Positive
• Got a player whose comfortable in set-up plays
• Yancy may fit in Tiangle compared to Rico
• Got an additional pick for next year's draft
• Negative
• Yancy is aging
• Rico Mambo is Rico Mambo is hustle is extraordinaire
• Clogged in center/forward position
• Yancy is soft
• Barangay Ginebra
• Positive
• Addition of 2 young bloods
• Lastikman can fill up the spot of the Hbomb 
• Having Maliksi can be the replacement to another Ginebra High Flyer that is offered to another team. 
• Negative
• The two came from injuries, can they bounce back?
• The kings only left with one available legitimate center

Analyzing the trade, we can say that the Kings is the winner of the trade. 

Also, after the approval of the trade, the news came out that the Management gave NEW PROPOSALS to 2 more teams to the second Phase of the Trade,

Clues:

• Team 1 
• Option 1 = Ginebra wants to to get the Center of this team, but Team 1 wanna get 3 players from the Kings.
• Option 2 = Ginebra will get the other Center and a Forward of this team, Ginebra will give 3 players and draft picks if necessary.
• Team 2
• If Gins will not get Team 1's center, team 2 will come in
• Ginebra will get a center/forward, but as we all know, conduit team is needed ;)

The proposals given can be interconnected or not, expect this trade atleast this month or next month. Team 1 is strugglling but their pride is so HIGH, we know how the management of this team handle trades, in Filipino "ayaw nila magpalugi".

But we will see..

PBA POWER RANKINGS

After a busy month, the crew of Barber Speak wanna say, "It's Nice to be BACK!"

POWER RANKINGS ( From the first 28 PBA Games):

• 1st Place: Barako Bull Energy (4-1 Win-Loss Record)

This veteran laden team is currently tied in second place of the standings, but this team deserves to be in the front seat of Power Rankings. After surprising all of us with a fiery 4 game winning streak, this team has become a contender for this year's Philippine Cup (This blog gave the team a top 8 prediction). A mix of good veteran players and fiery rookies lead by the Thriller and Dynamite, this team is now ready to bring back the Glory Years of the Ang Bumangga Giba Franchise. After Losing to Petron in their Opening Game, They return the favor to sister teams Ginebra and recently the Llamados. They also got a good win from the defending champion Talk n Text Tropang Texters. This team just wanna prove that they have a place in this league, and their franchise is no PUSH OVER anymore. 

• 2nd Place: Rain or Shine Elasto Painters ( 5-1 Win-Loss Record)

Paul Lee is here! That's the first thing you will hear about the noise that the Elasto Painters are giving to the League. But the success of this team is more than Paul Lee can give, this former "young team" is slowly but surely becoming a mature team and definitely peaking at the right time. With Gabe's all round performance, Jeff Chan's and Ronjay Buenafe's hot shooting, and with the Extra Rice duo of Belga and Quinahan, this team has become a team to reckon with this conference. Maybe some of you will ask, "why I only rank this team as 2nd place only?" It's because their performance is expected already. The Painters are the most balanced team in the league and the only Problem I see last September to this team is their Maturity. But it is quite obvious that maturity is not anymore a problem. I expect this team to advance in the semi final round.

• 3rd Place: Talk n Text Tropang Texters ( 4-1 Win-Loss Record)

No explanation needed, I will really be surprise if we will not see this team in the Finals.

• 4th Place: Petron Blaze Boosters ( 3-3 Win-Loss Record)

The Boosters had a good start after winning their first three games. But injury haunt them when Hontiveros (out 6 months) and Miranda got injuries. I cannot blame the team with their 3 game slump. It's just hard to win when your only playing with 10 players and only ONE healthy Point Guard. With their game against the Texters, Alex Cabagnot played the whole 48 minutes and seriously Ato Agustin is the person to blame. Why did you not get the 14th player in time? Why did you not give A-Cab a rest? Yes he is only the point guard available, but that's not a reason, remember, the texters feed their game with ENERGY, how can you match your opponent with energy if your players don't have the rest their needed? 

• 5th Place: Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings (3-2 Win Loss Record) 

Seriously, I DID NOT expect that I will rank Ginebra in the upper echelon of the Power Rankings. Their Game is really UNORGANIZED, the only good thing I can see with this team is clutch and hardwork. I really think personally, that trading young players like jimbo is not a solution, they need younger legs, that's why IF I will ask for a trade, the names of Yancy De Ocampo, and Ronald Tubid are the first guys that will float in my mind. 

• 6th Place-7th Place(tie): Meralco Bolts and Powerade Tigers 
• 8th Place: Bmeg Llamados
• 9th Place: Shopinas Clickers
• 10th Place: Alaska Aces

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

PBA PREVIEW PART 2

Last Thursday, We discussed 5 teams (Aces, Bulls, Bolts, Clickers and Texters) chances in this All Filipino Cup which will start tomorrow(Oct.2,2011). Today we will discuss the other 5 teams. Let us start

• BMEG LLAMADOS
• Key Returnees: James Yap, Joe Devance, Marc Pingris, Kerby Raymundo ( The team to watch. Expect the team to struggle in the start of the conference after being new to their New offense, but IF they get the Triangle Offense in time during play offs, then definitely they are best team that can challenge the defending ALL FILIPINO Champion.)
• Key Loss: NA ( What a preseason movements from this team. )
• Key Acquisitions: Tim Cone, Mark Barroca, Johnny Abbarientos  ( The renaissance of the Grandslam Aces? It was a great acquisition for the Llamados, Having Tim Cone as their new coach will really give James Yap more chances in Scoring. Andy Barroca as their new PG? and with Johnny A as Andy's new mentor? Man, the triangle offense of the Llamados is in good hands.)
• Big Question: How will the Llamados reacts to the TRIANGLE?
• Prediction: If the Triangle will work, the team is a shoo-in for the Final 4.

only 15 PBA players earning Max salary?!

"Only 15 PBA plyrs earning maximuum salary of 350k a month"
-Comm. Chito Salud

From: Mr. Fidel Mangonon(PBA Statistician)

Number of Players with Maximum Salary: Alaska = 4, BMeg = 3, TnT = 2, Meralco = 2, A21, Powerade, Ros, and BGK with 1 each and Petron = None

It's hard to believe that there is only 15 PBA players who is earning Maximum Salary, is this a case of Miami Heat team style where the Big Three( Lbj, Wade, Bosh) agreed to decrease their salary to be able to be in one team? Or is this a case of under the table issue that is not new in the league?

These are the exact list of players with Max Salary:

• Alaska Aces with 4:

1. Reyes, Jay R
2. Tenorio, Lewis
3. Dela Cruz. Anthony
4. Thoss, Joachim

• BMeg Llamados with 3:

1. Yap, James
2. DeVance, Joe
3. Raymundo, Kerby

• TnT Tropang Texters with 2:

1. De Ocampo, Ranidel
2. Williams Kelly

• Meralco Bolts with 2:

1. Taulava, Asi
2. Hugnatan, Reynel

• Air21 Express: Danny Siegle
• Powerade Tigers: Gary David
• ROS Elasto Painters: Gabe Norwood
• Barangay Ginebra Kings: Mark Caguioa
• Petron Blaze Boosters: None

It is quite amazing on our part knowing that there are still many notable players that is not getting a max salary. This is some kind of a funny list, one good example is the Reigning MVP Jimmy Alapag, he even doesn't earn Max Salary. How about Petron's Santos, Washington, and Hontiveros? their not having having max salaries as well? Petron is a lucky team because of having 2 BPC awardees last season that doesn't EVEN earn maximum salary. 

If the list given by the PBA is accurate, then I must say that Alaska Aces is the team that players really want to go to. Man, they are the team who has the most Players with Max Salary. But why did Joe DeVance wanna get traded? hmmmmm.


This issue gave the league a big blow, Barber Speak Blog hope that this will be resolve IMMEDIATELY.  

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

PETRON: The Winner of the Draft

After Barber Speak blog conducted a poll about what team is their "winner" of the Draft, the results showed that Petron Blaze Boosters was the clear winner of the draft. Definitely, the movement done by the recent Governor's Cup Champ was really an A. Powerade was close 2nd place in the poll followed by the Aces.

Poll Summary:

1. Petron = 42%
2. Powerade = 29%
3. Alaska = 15%
4. Rain or Shine = 7%
5. Others = 7%

Let us discuss the draft summary:

Petron Blaze Boosters:

• The return of the Cebuano Hot shot provide them the missing piece to their team, a scoring, shooting guard.
• The acquisition of Gilas Player Chris Lutz gave them a hardworking small forward. This gave Arwind Santos more freedom to play at the 4th position without sacrificing talent at the three position. 
• Without Jaywash and Rabeh for the All-Filipino Cup, and with the trade involving Mick Pennisi, Carlo Sharma is a welcome addition.Especially that Sharma was having a good PBA 36th season, there is no doubt that this former green archer will have playing time for the next season.
• Filemon Fernandez and Gerard Lapuz will definitely add depth to the team especially with the departure of Duncil, Hubalde and Tugade.

Powerade Tigers:

• Drafting Casio and Lassiter gave the Tigers  more scoring option. Definitely, the lone scorer of the Tiigers last season Gary David is really happy with the addition to their team.
• Without Rob Reyes and the trade to Jr Quinahan gave Powerade problems in their middle. Only Will Antonio( originally  guard/forward) and Doug Kramer are manning the Middle.
• A problem for the Tigers: Yes they can score, but with their small line up, can they rebound?
• Maybe the big man issue was the turning point why the Tigers was not the clear winner of the draft. Their team improve, but not a top 5 team.

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

Sir Snow - Sir Noli Feud

Sir Snow's tweets:

Sir Noli's tweets:

As a sports fan, getting sports information to both sir Snow and to sir Noli is a luxury. We are lucky to have both guys with the likes of ms. patricia, sir fidel, sir dennis p. and others to share their knowledge about the sports we love especially in basketball.

After Petron's victory party, I was saddened to hear the news of a feud between this two kind guys. I have full respect for this two guys for their hard work and contributions to the game we love. I do hope the best for this two sports contributors. I hope for the best with these guys.

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. " 

Miller to Petron?

Based from Inquirer Sports:
"http://sports.inquirer.net/13141/pba-logs-record-gate-earnings-petron-chasing-miller"


TRADE OFFER:
MILLER TO PETRON, ONE PLAYER + DRAFT PICK TO BARAKO BULL


Let us discuss about the possible outcome if the trade push through:

PETRON (good side)

• The scoring nature will be given by Miller
• Another Clutch Player (Alaska Time)
• If given enough minutes, he can score 20 points per game
• Can compliment with the younger players
• Good veteran

PETRON (bad side)

• an aging player 2-3 years remaining
• after a bad stint in BGK, can miller bounce back?
• Choker (BGK Time)
• Can he play defense?

BARAKO BULL(formerly Air21)

What's new? everyone knows how this Lina franchise played. This is the favorite game of this franchise trading players for "GREENER PASTURE??" hmmmm..

Will this trade push through?  

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. " 

2011 Mock Draft

The PBA 36th season comes to an end last night. And everyone are now focused to the 36 applicants for the 2011 Annual Draft. Our group thought of giving you guys a mock draft for the first round.

The batch of applicants this Annual Draft is definitely one of the deepest in the last 10 years. That's why this draft is really interesting. Let us now start:

FIRST PICK : POWERADE

Philippe's Choice: PG 5-9 JV CASIO

Powerade pointguards: Celino Cruz, Jai Reyes, and Chico Lanete

Although their PG's are respectable, we can see that none of the three can ease the weight that Gary David has on his shoulder. That's why they need a young, stable and clutch pointguard. That's why there's no doubt JV Casio is the right person for the job.

SECOND PICK: RAIN OR SHINE

Philippe's Choice: PG/SG 6-0 PAUL LEE

The Elasto Painters already has a complete line-up. They have the man power needed in every position. And therefore getting the best talent available will be their motto in this Sunday's draft. Definitely the former hotshot of UE Red Warriors fits the job. Having Paul Lee will give them a scoring dimension that will compromise to their star Gabe Norwood creating talent. With Paul and Buenafe alternating in SG position, it will give a big boost for the Painter's campaign next season.

THIRD PICK: AIR 21

Philippe's Choice: PF/C 6-6 JASON BALLESTEROS

After giving their quality big men away in last season(Jay R Reyes, Al-Hussaini, Baclao) and already have man power in the guard position ( Hontiveros, Miller, Artadi, Arboleda), It's time for air21 to get a quality big man again. Having Salvador, Pena, and Sharma is not enough if they want to be competitive for the next season. Yes, Ballesteros is a bench warmer for our RP team, but let us not forget, he is a former Main Man for the SSC Stags, and the most important thing is he is DEFENDING our Naturalized Player Marcus Douthit and former PBA MVP Asi Taulava in practice. Now, do Jason deserve the 3rd pick? definitely YES.

FOURTH PICK : POWERADE

Philippe's Choice: SF 6-3 MARCIO LASSITER

Having bad games since the Ginebra-Smart Gilas semifinal series of the PBA's Commisioners Cup gives Marcio Lassiter a bad impression for this year's draft. Choker is one word that defines Marcio's game for the last 3 months. But let us not forget he can score 20-30 points every given night if he wants to. He just need to regain his confidence and with that maybe the Scoring Side of Marcio will return. He is also a good defender with good leaping ability. Having him, Casio and Sean Anthony will really give the franchise's fans reasons to smile.

FIFTH PICK : SHOPINAS

Philippe's Choice: PG 5-10 ANDY BARROCA

For a rebulding team like Shopinas, and having Franz Pumaren as their coach, it is a wise move to get a ready made point guard like Andy. Him as the primary court general of Shopinas will give Franz pumaren an easier job.

SIXTH PICK : ALASKA

Philippe's Choice: SF/SG 6-3 CHRIS LUTZ

Lutz is a good defender, smart player and a shooter. That is what alaska needed, a smart player that will fit to their triangle offense. I can see the second coming of Tony DelaCruz with a wider range.

SEVENTH PICK : TALK N TEXT

Philippe's Choice: PG/SG 5-11 ERIC SALAMAT

TNT is a COMPLETE team. But one problem that exposed in the Petron-Tnt series is their lack of PG's. Castro and Alapag is not enough. Ryan Reyes is better playing the two spot. That's why getting Salamat will solve Tnt's problem. And remember, Eric's a former eagle ;)

EIGHT PICK : PETRON

Philippe's Choice: SG/SF 6-3 DYLAN ABABOU

A scoring guard is needed by Petron, after the departure of dondon, this is the obvious position needed to be fill in. There will be no import this time. Duncil and Hubalde will return to their original mother team, and Ababou is the perfect choice.

NINTH PICK : GINEBRA

Philippe's Choice: SF/PF 6-4 MARNEL BARACAEL

As much as Ginebra needed a taller big man, It is a sin to disregardMarnel as their 9th pick. Marnel defines the true character of a BGK player. Hussle, Attitude, Heart. Having him in the team will be a big help for the aging kings.

TENTH PICK : AIR21

Philippe's Choice: C 6-7 MAGI SISON

Remember 2002 when this same franchise chose St. Francis of Assisi's stalwart Yancy De Ocampo? Magi looks like Yancy's carbon copy, but a smaller and agile big man. He is the next best big man after ballesteros. But we will not be surprised if he get traded on that same day.

This is only our choices feel free to comment.

See you on August 28 2011..

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

2011 GOVERNOR'S CUP Game 7 Insights:

Last night was a big day for Philippine Basketball. The hype of the 7th game of the PBA finals did not disappoint the followers of the league. Don't let the 12 points win of Petron misleads you. It was really a close, intense game that even the "Living Legend" Sonny Jaworski enjoyed the game in the stands. I will post some insights about the game:

• Arwind Santos' block to Ranidel de Ocampo justifies his endorsement as the SAPAL KING of the PBA.
• Jason "The Blurr" Castro proved that he is the new MAIN MAN of the Tropang Texters. SERIOUSLY. His 2 points output did not reflect on how much of a factor Jason was last night.
• Larry Fonacier's "Baldog" three point shot is a proof on how BAD his game was yesterday.
• Coach Ato Agustin's Championship speech is one of the most comic scene in that 7 game series. But I admit, some of his statements is "below the belt" and bad for the league.

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "