Friday, December 5, 2008

Centers of RP team

(Named to the team were Ranidel de Ocampo and Arwind Santos of Air21, Willie Miller and Sonny Thoss of Alaska, Barangay Ginebra’s Jayjay Helterbrand, Asi Taulava of Coca-Cola, Purefoods 1-2 punch of Kerby Raymundo and James Yap, this season’s No. 1 overall pick Gabe Norwood of Rain or Shine, Cyrus Baguio of Red Bull, San Miguel’s Mick Pennisi, Kelly Williams and Ryan Reyes of Sta. Lucia and Talk n Text rookie Jared Dillinger.)

How many LEGITIMATE CENTERS do we have?
ONE (1)...TWO (2)...THREE (3)...?

1. Asi Taulava-He is probably the oldest in the lineup and has played a lot of international games. He can play low post and can play low post defense. Though he is old, he can still run the floor and get those rebounds, but it will be very difficult for him if he will be against tall centers of other countries. I like him not just his height but his heart. During the last fiba games, he has played with a lot of heart, he tries to contain every big man in his way. It will be tough for him if he doesn't have help in the lowpost.

2. Sonny Thoss-At 6'7, he will be small playing center, though he has the touch from mid range jumpers, it will be tough for him to shoot over tall and quick defenders. He will just have to play defense and help Taulava inside. I can't see anything he can do inside. I think the team should try using high post and cuts to the basket. He cannot play one on one backing down defenders.

3.Mick Penissi-Not a center, obviously, he shoots from the outside...he will just be helping again Taulava inside, hopefully he can defend stronger guys. I just hope that he can get his touch from the outside as that is the purpose of him getting into this lineup.

*I forgot to write other players that I like to play in the RP team...here are some more...
1.MacMac Cardona-I may hate him because of his attitude, but he has really improved a lot. He is a scoring machine with his hook shot or tear drop. It is so hard to defend that kind of a shot because he releases quickly and you don't know when he'll release it, it's too late to block it cause it might be goaltending. That hook shot is very deadly cause it has a high percentage. Although he is small, he will have to use his quickness. Though we already have a lot of guards, though situation for Coach Yeng.

2.Jay Washington-6'7 forward, I like this guy because his 6'7 and can run the floor. He can shoot from the outside and play low post. Playing SF is perfect for him. Though he is not that consistent on the court, but he's big and would help us in the rebounds. For me, he is better than Joe Devance. Devance is also 6'7, but he likes to shoot threes and doesn't rebound much.

woah...I'll post again of some of my favorites to enter the RP team..

I would like to hear comments from you...tnx

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