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Second Overtime: Kai Sotto: It will take time but this NBA dream is close to reality By Homer D. Sayson PhilBoxing.com Mon, 17 Feb 2020  CHICAGO -- Many have tried. None were taken. Seeing a full-blooded Filipino make it to the NBA is a national aspiration for a basketball-crazy country like the Philippines. As if bound by civic duty, we've hoped and prayed that we will see a brown brother out there frolicking with the world's greatest athletes. But from Japeth Aguilar to Kobe Paras to Kiefer Ravena, we've all ended up picking the scabs of frustration as we wonder if the longing would ever end. And then Kai Sotto comes along. He is by far the best chance we've got of finally having an NBA player whom we can rally behind as a nation while soaking in the collective pride that, yes, a Filipino can play basketball at the highest level. Kai has more assets than a bank. He is 7-foot-1 long, a nimble big who can run and space the floor. His body can use a little more pounds to withstand physical play while his speed and quickness need more volume. 
The author with Kai Sotto at the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Camp. Other images show Sotto in action. (Photos by Japheth Bandi). But he is only 17 years young. Time will allow him to work on those things. In an era of instant gratification, the urge is to watch him go to the NBA soon but this is a process that will require sure but slow and gentle steps. Be patient, pump the brakes a little bid. Let this kid grow. Meanwhile, enjoy watching the journey he makes. It will be one heck of a ride. Click here to view a list of other articles written by Homer D. Sayson.  |
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