Not accepting offers from Europe certainly is the biggest mistake. Going to the NCAA is not as good as many people think and joining the G-League is a nice short-term experience for Kai but because it is a guards league, there is no way he can further develop as he will be expected to have limited playing time and not many touches. The NBL stint is very nice, the Japan B-League is more like keeping himself active. Playing internationally for the national team is very nice for him and he can always go and accept offers from Europe now if there is or he has to. Kai is more ready and mature now for the competition there than he was years ago. The best way to be in the NBA is to continue to work in his game and not just dream about going there. There's always a perfect time for everything. Some people might say that grabbing an opportunity at the earliest stage is the best but it all depends on the readiness and maturity of the players to adjust to the rigors on and off the court as a professional for them to last and develop further.

Kai is now 7'3" and 246.04 pounds, Kai turned 22 years old last May 11, 2002. This is the real reason for his improvement. He cannot easily be pushed around anymore. When he was 19 yrs. old he went to the USA to train, he was 7'1" and 218 pounds. He joined the G league. The pandemic hit all nations and Sotto went back to the Philippines. After the pandemic, he joined Australia's NBL, was already 7'2" nearing 7'3", and was 225 pounds. After NBL, he played for Gilas Phil. team for the FIBA World Cup where they beat the giants of China. Kai later joined the Japan B League and is now 7'3", and 235 pounds, he currently weighs 246.04 pounds thanks to his strength & conditioning coach Mel Lantin who is always with him..... So now, let us compare his statistics to NBA big guys. Antetokounmpu is 6'9" and 242 pounds, 29 yrs old. Victor Wembanyana is 7'4" , 209 pounds, 20 yrs. old. Chet Holmgren is 7'1" 207 pounds, 22 yrs old; Nicola Jokic is 6'9" or 6'10" and 283.8 pounds, 29 yrs. old. Therefore, as Kai grows older and meets his target weight of 270 pounds BMI of 22, and borderline weight before obesity, he will be a powerhouse. His father Irvin Sotto is a retired basketball player, 6'7", and weighs almost 300 pounds due to inactivity, there is no doubt Kai will be a powerhouse soon. The team that will draft Kai will be an advantage for them.

7pts 4 rebound whats a joke useless height

Number 1 draft by team Pampanga kai sotto😂

He didn't get drafted because he wasn't good enough. It was that simple. There are dozens of 7 footers who can shoot, defend and stretch the floor far better than he can.

Lampa

apaka lamya

LaMelo's probably the best product who came out of the NBL Next Star Program. Hornets' organization and roster is now obviously built around him and with his ludicrous 5-year contract extension, I don't see how anyone would compare him with any other players from the same program.

Kai's management under Joel Bell is leading him towards opportunities where they can make the most money out of Kai. And not really on what's good for Kai's quest to make it to the NBA. It's a good thing that he dumped Joel Bell for Wasserman. Kai is not overrated. He is just underutilized. Not getting enough minutes. Not being utilized for his real strength which is offensive game. Kai can score in bunches in a very short period of time. He is not a typical center that you utilize only for defense and rebounding purposes. He can be the focal point of the team's offense.

San na yung nagsaasbing NBA caliber si Kai?? EH dito plang sa FIBA walang wala na sya eh. in 2 mins 2 fouls agad average nya.

Just Imagine the pressure he faced as a teenager, Filipinos are very huge fans of Basketball and everyone expects so much from him at the start of his carreer, I believe he will still go far, but knowing filipinos mentality if Kai Sotto starts showing weakness or poor performance, he won't gain much support but ridicule

Its crazy Kai was talked about in the same breath as Chet at one point. In my opinion this FIBA world cup is make or break for him. A good showing could put it back on the radar for NBA teams. He only Played for 73 seconds against DR yesterday due to foul trouble. He needs to have a good game against Angola tomorrow

Kai is good but I won't compare him to Yao Ming.. Height, okay. But skills Yao Ming is way better.

hes not a PG , hes a wing with great all round skills. Cavs should sign him to be a glue guy

Sounds like he's not going anywhere

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He really is overrated, Sotto can play but he's not nba ready yet.

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wow MVP numbers 👍🤙👏

Qng ina triple single

does everything but shoot the 3. if he makes a few more of those he's in the NBA, i hope his shot improves cause he's got the overall skills to be a difference maker,

if only wasserman handle him it could be another story for Kai.

i feel like he looks slow and a bit uncoordinated, very slow off his feet.

parang gilas yan panay talo

May spot tpos may defense pa sna mka pasok n .. draft nyo na yan!!!

Overrated because of the vloggers in the Philippines. They just hype him up just to gain views.

Simple answer to that question. He is undrafted because he is NOT good enough. He is just tall but lacks the skill and strength to play in the NBA. His stats shows it all. Too much hype by the Filipino fans.

Nice play naman pala si kai sotto bakit negatvie yung mga pinoy na nag gagawa mg reaction video?

Soto has a way to go for the NBA. He is soft. He need to get stronger. He needs to stop shorting and practice 3 pointers. Needs mid range shooting to be better. He needs to get more agrasive. He stand many times on rebounds. He could be NBA but needs to learn how to play NBAGame. Why summer league, g league and NBA camps are important 5:12

wag na tayong toxic at huwag na natin i overhype si kai

Hindi tatagal yan si Sotto. Iba kasi ang laki sa hirap ang magtiis sa sikat ng araw at batak sa trabaho at puno ng pagsisikap. Sa nakikita ko pinalakas lang si Kai sa balita. Puro ginhawa ang lifestyle niya walang pawis ng isang mahirap. Iba kasi ang level ng NBA hindi fit ang body structure niya sa NBA at hindi siya fit sa matatag na liga lalo na ang puso niya na masyado pang bata at wala pang fighting spirit.

ITS NOT TOO LATE. HE IS ONLY 21 YEARS OLD. KEEP ON PUSHING AND IMPROVE EVERYDAY. SOME PLAYERS PLAY NBA AT 35 YEARS OLD.

Kai Sotto just really needs a CP3 type of point guard that can really trust and unleashes his true potential💪💪💪

Let's go kai! ❤🇵🇭 little bit more muscle and post moves since you're that tall but great play hope to see you play more often😊

Ah yes, an impressive triple single, draymond greene would be proud

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i hope he grinds his defensive intensity in the upocoming games. it seemed lacking even with the 3 blocks. alot of defensive mistakes for the team in general tho. still nc game kai and keep it up!

NO ONE HAS WANTS TO PASS THE FRKIN BALL🫡 🇺🇸

they wont pass him the ball😂😂😂

Big Thanks to the coach? Screw him

This dude scored 11 pts against the Suns 9 mths ago in 18 mins I think. So he can play and can be productive. He just needs to be given minutes and touches.

mas may potential pa si kai sotto kesa dalwang draft pick ng orlando😅

Ung laro ngaun ni kai ung score satus nya goods na yan sa bago plng nag umpisa ok nman depensa nya kaya lng mhina parin stamina at kulang sa speed good job

Thanks Brother For Featuring Kai Sotto The Pride Of Philippines.....❤

Its like when Zaza got voted by his countrymen to become an All-Star.

Good Job Kai🇵🇭

Chet, Kai, Wemby, boy... those big mother fucker wall in the league

to think that they were losing and the coach didn't even let him play instead

Mdiu matigas narin si kai ah sana hinamit sya khit basura n uras kaso buset tong coach nila eh😊

Yes. But sotto need to train like giannis