KAI SOTTO - THE KAIJU ARRIVES


Note: This is commentary.

For FIBA ASIA U16 tournament, many Gilas fans are eager to witness how Kai Sotto, the Philippines' version of unicorn, the probably once in a generation specimen will fare against tougher competition. 

The first three games were underwhelming, but when it mattered the most, trans: a match versus Japan with ticket to the world Cup in Argentina at stake, this happened:



That stellar performance helped Batang Gilas defeat Japan to book a date in Argentina. More importantly, during that game, we saw him played a significant role on an important game, no, historical game.

With a world cup ticket on hand, the game against China will be a test on how he would fare versus equally tall, hefty, but a little bit aged (evil grin) Chinese front line.

The result: for the first time in history of battling China, our front line actually won. Oh, do we need to remind everyone of this move:

We lost the game but confident that with the coming wars ahead, we have a Kaiju as a weapon.

What is important to note is this, Kai arose to the occasion. He embraced the moment, he did not falter. Sure there is so many (that would be an understatement) on his game that needs to be polished and to be improved on, no doubt and debate on that.

What's glaring though, is that he welcomes it. He is aware of not only of it, but he is aware of the expectations, and he is up to the tasks.

Kai Sotto 20-20 game not enough as Batang Gilas bows to China in Fiba Asia U16 semis

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