Air 21 leads the clusterfuck that was the 2010 PBA rookie draft
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Air 21 team manager Allan Gregorio is the Val Sotto of the Gregorio clan
I was laughing out loud while reading comments by Air 21 team manager Allan Gregorio denying that his team had any plans to trade its top draft picks. “The top rookies will stay. A lot of people thought Al-Hussaini’s comments may have fueled talks that he
I was laughing out loud while reading comments by Air 21 team manager Allan Gregorio denying that his team had any plans to trade its top draft picks. “The top rookies will stay. A lot of people thought Al-Hussaini’s comments may have fueled talks that he
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Air 21 to send Baclao, Al-Hussaini, Guevarra to San Miguel, continues to ruin the PBA
GMA News is reporting that the Air 21 Express is on the verge of trading Nonoy Baclao, Rabeh Al-Hussaini, and Rey Guevarra, the top three picks in the 2011 PBA draft, to San Miguel in exchange for the Beermen’s 2011 first round draft pick, Joseph Yeo,
GMA News is reporting that the Air 21 Express is on the verge of trading Nonoy Baclao, Rabeh Al-Hussaini, and Rey Guevarra, the top three picks in the 2011 PBA draft, to San Miguel in exchange for the Beermen’s 2011 first round draft pick, Joseph Yeo,
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sean anthony not washington! haha
Yes, i missed the tv coverage of the draft but i heard rabeh was pouting even as he was putting his jacket on centerstage, but thats just the he really is. haha he really did say he was insulted.
TNT and Air21 had a gentleman's agreement not to take espiritu because he was going to be traded for fonacier. so turns out rey guevarra got quite lucky, and it helps too that allan gregorio their new team manager worked with him alot in Gilas and saw how much he has improved as a player. Too bad he never got to see much court time though. I think he will be a good pba player.
Yes, i missed the tv coverage of the draft but i heard rabeh was pouting even as he was putting his jacket on centerstage, but thats just the he really is. haha he really did say he was insulted.
TNT and Air21 had a gentleman's agreement not to take espiritu because he was going to be traded for fonacier. so turns out rey guevarra got quite lucky, and it helps too that allan gregorio their new team manager worked with him alot in Gilas and saw how much he has improved as a player. Too bad he never got to see much court time though. I think he will be a good pba player.
i watched the draft on tv, and rabeh's obviously upset over what happened. even though he was saying good things while being interviewed by magoo (he said that the draft position does not matter, as long as he gets picked), his expression and how he said it says otherwise...
rabeh and nonoy almost came to blows at practice during their days @ ateneo. accdg to an ateneo insider, their relatioship as teammates wasn't good to begin with. i guess this was also a factor as to why rabeh felt so insulted. its not just for not being picked first, but also because of the guy picked ahead of him...
(source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/199781/nonoy-picked-over-rabeh-a-ploy-says-air21-exec)
(source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/199781/nonoy-picked-over-rabeh-a-ploy-says-air21-exec)
The guys were roommates in college. Did you see them hug after the 2009 championship? How about them exchanging tips on post moves during practice today?
I don't know where GMA News got that report.
I don't know where GMA News got that report.
as the article mentioned, the animosity between the two seemed to have ended after the 2nd title, which was in '09...
anyways, rabeh doesn't really have a choice but to accept what has happened. like what the air 21 exec said, he should just take it as a challenge...
anyways, rabeh doesn't really have a choice but to accept what has happened. like what the air 21 exec said, he should just take it as a challenge...
What did Powerade give up to acquire that second round 8th pick? SHEER GENIUS INDEED!
Jonas Villanueva, who you previously branded as front-runner, is headed to DAL.
personally, i think bmeg passed on another alapag in weinstein... pari llagas?? who the heck is this guy??? did the bmeg management left their brains at home?? sorry to say this pero gallent is turning out to be worst than gregorio... llagas is an undersized forward... so are looking for a replacement for salvador?? how dumb can they be?? and who the heck is acuna?? i don't care if he's a shooter, but i don't approve of his drafting... he could have just retired or played elsewhere but not bmeg.. he'll be another larong that's for sure...
as for the trade that involves jonas villanueva, wtf?!?! bakit?? he's not that good... kaya lang nagmukhang magaling yan kase magaling din ang team niya (san miguel)... put him in air 21 or in rain or shine and you'll see na subpar din yan... that's how dumb the management is for not picking weinstein... hope bmeg gets burned this season para magsisi.. ang tatanga e...
as for the trade that involves jonas villanueva, wtf?!?! bakit?? he's not that good... kaya lang nagmukhang magaling yan kase magaling din ang team niya (san miguel)... put him in air 21 or in rain or shine and you'll see na subpar din yan... that's how dumb the management is for not picking weinstein... hope bmeg gets burned this season para magsisi.. ang tatanga e...
ang labo ng picks ng bmeg. aanhin mo si llagas kung meron kang adducul at salvador na hindi na nga halos nagagamit? Aanhin mo si acuna kung meron kang fernandez na di rin halos nagagamit? at para sakin mas okay pa na pick si acuna kesa lay llagas.
Not a good start coach gallent.
Not a good start coach gallent.
I think the game for SMB group is in the trading/fixing table! So what if they foul it up in the draft? They have the money that can buy talents.
Coke/Powerade never changes, year after year the same blunders in the trades and picks. I just hope the Ritualo/Anthony trade works, for the sake of the league.
Coke/Powerade never changes, year after year the same blunders in the trades and picks. I just hope the Ritualo/Anthony trade works, for the sake of the league.
Even if AIR21 has no intention to pass on the 18th pick .... POWERADE trades up ONE SLOT just to get Jai Reyes ?? Then passes on their original 19th pick ?? WTF is that ?!
It's bad enough they got Marvin Cruz as their starting / closing PG ..... whose only claim to fame was a strong opening game during his last UAAP season .... they now get Jai Reyes, who actually makes a rookie Paul Artadi look like Micheal Jordan.
Maybe I should start throwing tomatoes at Bo Perasol the next time I see him here in our Laguna neighborhood.
It's bad enough they got Marvin Cruz as their starting / closing PG ..... whose only claim to fame was a strong opening game during his last UAAP season .... they now get Jai Reyes, who actually makes a rookie Paul Artadi look like Micheal Jordan.
Maybe I should start throwing tomatoes at Bo Perasol the next time I see him here in our Laguna neighborhood.
more surprises is yet to come, which makes the PBA fun...and insulting.
bakit po ung coach ang sinisisi sa bad picks? di ba team decision yan o kaya sa team manager?
am I the only one who thinks that jai reyes would be better than any of the powerade pgs and better if he was LA's back-up.
and the guys from katipunan were expecting a Jai Reyes and Jimmy Alapag trade...these blue guys are definitely on drugs....
that is if Jai Reyes gets a contract....only contract he will sign will be from GMA7's new sitcom perhaps...
that is if Jai Reyes gets a contract....only contract he will sign will be from GMA7's new sitcom perhaps...
Bo "the Genius" Perasol
I was also watchin in on solar tv and was surprised to learn that Powerade passed on their original pick.
At first i thought it was a good move considering they got 2 picks in the 2nd round (they were very vocal on getting additional picks days before the draft day).
The moment they passed on their supposedly 2nd pick that's when i thought Perasol was indeed out his mind.
I was also watchin in on solar tv and was surprised to learn that Powerade passed on their original pick.
At first i thought it was a good move considering they got 2 picks in the 2nd round (they were very vocal on getting additional picks days before the draft day).
The moment they passed on their supposedly 2nd pick that's when i thought Perasol was indeed out his mind.
no love for UST players?
Mark Canlas should have been given a chance.
Mirza at 17th pick? damn.
Mark Canlas should have been given a chance.
Mirza at 17th pick? damn.
@junior tubero...
wanna know why?
Does the name Jervy Cruz ring a bell?
what a bust!
wanna know why?
Does the name Jervy Cruz ring a bell?
what a bust!
whoa there... jervy cruz, a bust? no way man! he might have had a bad start, but he's had some good games at the latter part of the fiesta cup. and besides, expectations weren't (or shouldn't be) that high on him. everyone knows that he is way undersized for his position. no one in his right mind should expect that he can replicate his 20ppg-10rpg line in the pba. i guess you were one of those who expected that.lolz...
I think the role of llagas for bmeg will be similar to the tall-nut of plant vs. zombies, nakatayo lang. Pero kung bangko sya, wall-nut.
Maybe if gregorio was still the coach of bmeg he might've chosen either jazul or weinstein to solve the back up point guard woes of the team.
Jai reyes? Jai reyes? he's very lucky that he even got drafted. Maybe he should try becoming a court side reporter after a conference or two.
Maybe if gregorio was still the coach of bmeg he might've chosen either jazul or weinstein to solve the back up point guard woes of the team.
Jai reyes? Jai reyes? he's very lucky that he even got drafted. Maybe he should try becoming a court side reporter after a conference or two.
lol you're not informed and updated.
BMEG badly needs inside players because pingris and kerby may be sidelined for a long, long while because of injuries.
that's why they drafted a power forward and will trade for mamaril.
BMEG badly needs inside players because pingris and kerby may be sidelined for a long, long while because of injuries.
that's why they drafted a power forward and will trade for mamaril.
True. Maybe someone forgot to watch the Rain or Shine - Derby Ace quarterfinals. Jervy hit some crucial shots in that series.
Yeah Jervy even was named Player of the Game in one of their games in the quarters.
Jervy could not replicate his 20ppg 10rebs. line when he was still in the UAAP. but 10ppg 8rebs is possible for him. he should be mentored by someone like Patrimonio.
Jervy could not replicate his 20ppg 10rebs. line when he was still in the UAAP. but 10ppg 8rebs is possible for him. he should be mentored by someone like Patrimonio.
This year, it's Jai Reyes. Brace yourselves, the big league may just have a spot for Eman Monfort.
Emman Monfort can have a spot in a PBA team. but Jai? i have my doubts if he can last long.
konting siko sa sikmura galing kay Arboleda or shoulder shove from Tubid. baka maiyak yan. :)
konting siko sa sikmura galing kay Arboleda or shoulder shove from Tubid. baka maiyak yan. :)
Jai could do a Steve Kerr while Monfort could do a Muggsy Bogues - though it's really bordering on absurdity, at best.
Stretching it backwards, I can't imagine these guys matching up against Jaworski, Rudy Distrito, Dante Gonzalgo and Onchie Dela Cruz.
For now, if ever they actually crack a PBA team roster, Arboleda, Roger Yap, et al. would be more than willing to orient them.
Stretching it backwards, I can't imagine these guys matching up against Jaworski, Rudy Distrito, Dante Gonzalgo and Onchie Dela Cruz.
For now, if ever they actually crack a PBA team roster, Arboleda, Roger Yap, et al. would be more than willing to orient them.
I can't help but think of you're "Ginebra Security Agency" while watching the draft.
What can you say about Marvin Cruz trying out for the Aces?
What can you say about Marvin Cruz trying out for the Aces?
para mawalan ng angas si Rabeh, dapat magpakilala si Jon-Dan sa kanya. lol
isang left ulit, mawawalan ng angas si Rabeh. lol
isang left ulit, mawawalan ng angas si Rabeh. lol
^ ^ Tim Cone should not let Marvin Cruz enter his line-up.. panira lang sa rotation yun. :)
Galing talaga nung blog na 'to nakakatawa at tuwa. At lalo na yung sa AIR21 kulang na lang banlawan niyo eh, hihihi (.",)
I agree sa'yo sir, sobrang nakakabaliw ang Air21. Hanggang kailan kaya sila magtatagal diyan sa PBA, every conference predictable na moves nila, they are making this league their milking cow. Ano ba klaseng image gusto nilang iwan sa isip ng basketball panatikos.
Kaya kami we don't patronize AIR21 services LBC kami o DHL.
After one conference or even before the 1st conference ends sigurado one of AIR21's pick will join either MVP's or SMC's team. haynaku naman paawat na sila.
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I'm bit sad losing another ace Larry, pero siyempre I support the Alaska pa din and I think they got pretty decent acquisitions it looks like Coach Tim is willing to speed up the pace & inject more excitement with Cyrus, Bonbon and Elmer. My Alaska is ready to go, only the 11th-12th slot are left unfilled. I wany KELVIN DELA PEñA to be included on the 12-man of Alaska.
I agree sa'yo sir, sobrang nakakabaliw ang Air21. Hanggang kailan kaya sila magtatagal diyan sa PBA, every conference predictable na moves nila, they are making this league their milking cow. Ano ba klaseng image gusto nilang iwan sa isip ng basketball panatikos.
Kaya kami we don't patronize AIR21 services LBC kami o DHL.
After one conference or even before the 1st conference ends sigurado one of AIR21's pick will join either MVP's or SMC's team. haynaku naman paawat na sila.
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I'm bit sad losing another ace Larry, pero siyempre I support the Alaska pa din and I think they got pretty decent acquisitions it looks like Coach Tim is willing to speed up the pace & inject more excitement with Cyrus, Bonbon and Elmer. My Alaska is ready to go, only the 11th-12th slot are left unfilled. I wany KELVIN DELA PEñA to be included on the 12-man of Alaska.
Hmm. I'm from Ateneo but I never liked Rabeh's attitude and arrogance to begin with. He was clearly a headcase, as even Black would likely attest to. But he's a hard worker, especially when fine tuning his game. (Also something Black would attest to)
While I've always waited for someone to smack Al Husseini upside the head and instill some humility into him, what Air21 did reeks of power tripping. To show him "who's boss" and to sensationalize their picks.
It's likely true that they were doing this to "teach him a lesson" by means of public humiliation. To what end? Couldn't this be achieved in more private ways? Al Husseini had done them no wrong at this point and while he needed a lesson in humility, what Air21 did (declare publicly that they were picking him first then switch on the day itself) lacked class and was an act of deception. He certainly didn't deserve it from them.
Now Norman Black, or Ateneo, who had to endure his ego, THEY would have the right to teach him a lesson because they have first hand experience.
If Air21 had taken him aside BEFORE the draft and explained to him that they were doing this, then it would have been simple. Lesson learned, and they would have given Al Husseini a chance to show he had class (if he did.) by deferring to his teammate. Which would have been good for ALL parties. The brand, for Baclao and for Rabeh.
Also, they could have just said they did it to emphasize DEFENSE. That they valued hustle more than stats, would have been a better message for the public AND Al Husseini (who wasn't much of a defender).
Not publicly declare they were teaching him a lesson. THAT was an act of power tripping. They were practically bragging to everyone that they wielded power and moral authority over these "employees." (Which they do, but only a dick boss BRAGS about it?)
The public humiliation was uncalled for.
I am a bigger fan of Baclao than Al Husseini. But even I have to concede Baclao isn't a first pick player.
I am not defending Al Husseini. what he said was classless and immature as well. But it started with a dick move by Air21. Let's just be clear that THEY were at fault as well.
While I've always waited for someone to smack Al Husseini upside the head and instill some humility into him, what Air21 did reeks of power tripping. To show him "who's boss" and to sensationalize their picks.
It's likely true that they were doing this to "teach him a lesson" by means of public humiliation. To what end? Couldn't this be achieved in more private ways? Al Husseini had done them no wrong at this point and while he needed a lesson in humility, what Air21 did (declare publicly that they were picking him first then switch on the day itself) lacked class and was an act of deception. He certainly didn't deserve it from them.
Now Norman Black, or Ateneo, who had to endure his ego, THEY would have the right to teach him a lesson because they have first hand experience.
If Air21 had taken him aside BEFORE the draft and explained to him that they were doing this, then it would have been simple. Lesson learned, and they would have given Al Husseini a chance to show he had class (if he did.) by deferring to his teammate. Which would have been good for ALL parties. The brand, for Baclao and for Rabeh.
Also, they could have just said they did it to emphasize DEFENSE. That they valued hustle more than stats, would have been a better message for the public AND Al Husseini (who wasn't much of a defender).
Not publicly declare they were teaching him a lesson. THAT was an act of power tripping. They were practically bragging to everyone that they wielded power and moral authority over these "employees." (Which they do, but only a dick boss BRAGS about it?)
The public humiliation was uncalled for.
I am a bigger fan of Baclao than Al Husseini. But even I have to concede Baclao isn't a first pick player.
I am not defending Al Husseini. what he said was classless and immature as well. But it started with a dick move by Air21. Let's just be clear that THEY were at fault as well.
If down the road, Rabeh gets to prove his worth, realize his full potential before any formation of star complex, and leads Air21 to success, that draft day trick may just turn out to be a work-of-a-genius decision for Air 21.
But until that time, or if Rabeh would let it affect himself so bad that he can't get his game (and career) going, you're right, it was done in a bit of a bad taste.
But until that time, or if Rabeh would let it affect himself so bad that he can't get his game (and career) going, you're right, it was done in a bit of a bad taste.
I'll give my bold prediction about this team with, like you say, a dick boss (I agrre 101% Air21 big boss is a dick). They will not even be on the top 5 this coming All-Filipino, and even on Reinforced conferences. Maybe 6th at best.
You have teams like San Miguel, Alaska, Derby Ace, Talk n' Text, and Ginebra. I mean it's not really a prediction, just simple fact that any basketball fan should already know. Now next issue is also simple, take it on this team's reputation. I will not enumerate every single details, but the kind of reputation this team have explain it all. Yes they say they will not trade their rookies and they all signed 3 year contracts (Rabeh and Noy have max offer). But rest assured, these players will not last long to finish their contracts. Wanna make a bet? Who cares anyway? This is just (for me) for fun. But it's just sick. This is PBA and as a sports-fan, it has got to stop. Draft day itself, they are busy making trades for future picks, doesn't it make things very obvious. More future picks, more opportunity on trading players, which by then includes these new players they pick at the draft.
They will not be competitive this season, that's a given fact since they are as they say (blah, blah, blah) "rebuilding". But I predict in 3 years time, Air21 will remain one of the teams sulking at the bottom of the team standing, maybe not the last team, but i bet barely escaping the bottom of the pit.
You have teams like San Miguel, Alaska, Derby Ace, Talk n' Text, and Ginebra. I mean it's not really a prediction, just simple fact that any basketball fan should already know. Now next issue is also simple, take it on this team's reputation. I will not enumerate every single details, but the kind of reputation this team have explain it all. Yes they say they will not trade their rookies and they all signed 3 year contracts (Rabeh and Noy have max offer). But rest assured, these players will not last long to finish their contracts. Wanna make a bet? Who cares anyway? This is just (for me) for fun. But it's just sick. This is PBA and as a sports-fan, it has got to stop. Draft day itself, they are busy making trades for future picks, doesn't it make things very obvious. More future picks, more opportunity on trading players, which by then includes these new players they pick at the draft.
They will not be competitive this season, that's a given fact since they are as they say (blah, blah, blah) "rebuilding". But I predict in 3 years time, Air21 will remain one of the teams sulking at the bottom of the team standing, maybe not the last team, but i bet barely escaping the bottom of the pit.
i think the best person to teach Babeh Al Husseini a lesson is Ranidel de Ocampo.
pag nagsuntukan ocampo bros vs shawarma bros (panakaw ha! kung sino man nagpauso nito), sa shawarma ako.
ke Jon-Dan pa din ako kahit na magsama pa ang shawarma brothers! lol
as we speak, Air21 participated in a 3 way trade with Ginebra and Derby Ace. In exchange for FUTURE PICKS.
Air21 receives 1st round draft pick in 2014 from DAL. Tapos meron pa uli dahil binalik nila si Mamaril sa Ginebra. Tang ina naman, naglolokohan nalang talaga tayo dito.
Air21 receives 1st round draft pick in 2014 from DAL. Tapos meron pa uli dahil binalik nila si Mamaril sa Ginebra. Tang ina naman, naglolokohan nalang talaga tayo dito.
I feel your frustration, disappointment, etc. Just sharing: http://moncruz.tumblr.com/day/2009/07/15
Ginebra team is now very 'secured' hahaha.... and should then get Rep. Mickey Arroyo as consultant. lol
Just handed out grade on the draft for every team:
https://pinoybball.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/2010-pba-draft-grade/
https://pinoybball.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/2010-pba-draft-grade/
Lito Alvarez is being praised again in a WTF article in the latest Hardcourt PBA Annual. I am really going to barf on the pages.
I hope Riera Mallari of Standard Today is reading my comment.
I hope Riera Mallari of Standard Today is reading my comment.


