Can Kai Sotto REALLY Make It to the NBA?

Kai Sotto, the towering Filipino basketball phenom, has set his sights on the NBA. But does he have what it takes to make it to the highest level of basketball? This video delves into his journey, potential, and the challenges he faces on his path to the NBA.
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[@jomazerud]

He's a great prospect after his strong performance against Latvia and New Zealand at FIBA qualifier recently .

[@randomguy7863]

If only NBA teams care about that as much as you guys do 😂😂

[@arseniopaglingayen8812]

Yeah watch the game against Latvia 😊

[@randomguy7863]

@@arseniopaglingayen8812 watch NBA games, oh wait no kaimote to be found🧠🤏

[@jaysonvenus6175]

Hayaan mo dila maghabol syo kai..wag kng pakaasa.. Basta laro ka lng lagi ng best mo sa japan...❤❤❤

[@DarthCat-n3v]

Stop it clowns... he tried out and didn't make the cut 2 years ago let it go

[@jasontan7920]

@@DarthCat-n3vmay chance pa ito

[@jaidinolacdao3248]

Kai Sotto is NBA ready. He has a positive impact on the NBA who picks him up on their rosters. There are more Filipinos who are potentially capable to play in the NBA. Some NBA superstars who came already to the Philippines like LeBron James, the late Kobe Bryant and many more, and yet NBA has not recognized the Filipinos. I hope this time the NBA will recognize Kai Sotto. He has millions of supporters around the Globe.

[@dropthehammer1360]

Stop with the unhealthy need for validation.

[@benlagman1]

philippines should stop dreaming of competing in basketball. should focus on baseball or soccer. be realistic.

[@pedrojrbarbero9355]

Sana nga po makapaglaro na sa NBA si Kai Sotto! Go...go..go Kai God Bless!

[@KRHProductions]

He already applied for the NBA draft a couple of years ago and went undrafted so he already is a free agent. So technically he cannot apply for the 2025 Draft. Instead, the best way for him is when some team invites him for tryout and offers him a one-way or a 10-day contract. Then let's see from there how he performsm

[@budzcarinan7080]

Kaiju the modern big man ready to play NBA 2025.🇵🇭

[@randomguy7863]

Keep dreaming bro😂

[@ArjayConcepcion-l9h]

@@randomguy7863 I will get back to this comment once KAI is in the NBA! CRABBY!

[@randomguy7863]

​@@ArjayConcepcion-l9h You keep saying that since the 2022 NBA draft 😂😂

[@ArjayConcepcion-l9h]

@@randomguy7863 AND YOU WILL GET DISAPPOINTED CRABBY! 🤣🤣

[@randomguy7863]

@@ArjayConcepcion-l9h are you a NBA insider?? U sure know a lot of stuff 😂😂😂 kaimote not even in the radar of NBA teams 🧠🤏 sucks right? All that hype and got nothing to show for it?🤡

[@willingtolisten4978]

Thanks mate for believing in Kai👌💪🇵🇭

[@joedy3957]

Kai dominated against Latvia in the OQT and New Zealand in the Asia Cup Qualifiers leading his national team to wins over teams ranked much much higher than them.

[@randomguy7863]

Bleague scrubs dominated your kaimotr😂😂

[@Mr.J1996]

​@@randomguy7863top 1 basher pag inggit pikit si kai may napatunayan na ikaw wla baka asa ka parin sa magulang!

[@bille-sports]

​where is the hate coming bro? ​@@randomguy7863

[@chaddyjvenski]

​@@randomguy7863I know your filipino crab mentality boooo!

[@FortSantiago]

If this happens oh man a twin tower of doom in NBA history!!

[@levequilloy7669]

i believe kai is a big threat to nba stars... he's a kind of player that keeps improving to the highest level... he just needs a best coach and teammates to utilize his ability in the ring

[@jimangelogregorio452]

O.a hahah

[@randomguy7863]

Cant even be a threat in Bleague😂😂

[@Analisa-gn6eb]

Randomguy7863??? Why... just tell me why please???​@@randomguy7863

[@georgerodriguezi5848]

Stop dreaming

[@zjrjvlog1511]

Kaiju is now NBA ready as I observd. Just now at JBleague he had 25pts 18rbs

[@jasontan7920]

Field goal?

[@ReignHillSantos]

You got right it right brother! kai will be an NBA player soon!

[@allantimbang3060]

KAI will showcase his great talents under coach Tim.Whats out in the coming World stage games and the Olympics. Gilas is coming with Kai.

[@noelgozo5746]

always consistent Kai every game for your NBA dream.

[@ElrickTulio]

Go kAi! You can make it in 2025 Draft pick in NBA that's for sure. We Filipinos are so proud of you ♥️

[@MomoSpox]

I never losing hope that one day he will be playing in the NBA.

[@ireneonarido478]

Hope 1 NBA team would give KAI a chance to prove his ability....I think KAI is much better than other players as back up player in NBA today it's such Kai was not given an opportunity yet...hope that one team in NBA would gamble in KAI....

[@ramrocker1004]

One thing that should stand out but has hardly been noticed is his super ambidexterity. He's that good in that regard that people are actually being lead to believe that he's a natural lefty but, no, he's actually right hand dominant. Why he's shooting jumpers, free throws and treys with his left has quite an interesting and funny story to it

[@RogelA.Sarmiento]

kai does have morw basketball i.q. than other center in NBA ... NBA muat get kai million of Filioinos will full support to such team

[@randomguy7863]

Name those centers.... remember NBA centers play against BASKETBALL STARS while Kaimote gets dominated by Bleague scrubs😂😂

[@michaelianbarribal7799]

I love to see this battle between Kai Sotto vs Wembi😮 I think Kaiju is much better than Wembi in term of basketball I.Q, Skill..and much power and strength inside💪

[@jg23-i9f]

The support of Wemby from French and the France Basketball is insane. They really did trained Wemby to the highest level. Not to mention Gobert and other French players who played in NBA. I support and believe Kaiju but in terms of IQ and skill, Wemby is way beyond than Kai. Training and mentoring pa lang parang ang layo na. But we hope for the best for Kai.

[@Mandozen]

Hala sya. IQ and skills? Okay ka lang? 😂 Walang masama na maging supportive sa kababayan, pero to attempt to degrade Wemby just to elevate Kai is wrong. Baka mapahiya kababayan natin pag nakatapat na talaga niya si Wemby.

[@michaelianbarribal7799]

@Mandozen stupid👊 I don't care about you okay that's my opinion and conclusion🤔👌 iangat mo Yun Wembi mo baka batukan kpa Nyan dka nmn papansinin Nyan pag nakasalubong mo😂✌️

[@jg23-i9f]

@@Mandozen sa statement pa lang niya na "Kaiju is much better than Wembi... " parang ano na. 😅 Wembi is top 1 pick for a reason. Need pa ni Kai mag improve.

[@Mandozen]

@@jg23-i9f Iyan ang ayaw ko sa mentality ng iba sa mga kababayan natin e. Crab mentality. Minsan over na ung pagiging supportive, nagiging haters na sila sa ibang tao para lang iangat ung kababayan natin. Nakakahiya na minsan pag nakakakita ako ng mga ganitong comments.

[@ronaldiran5422]

Kai need a great coach to show he's talent

[@chaddyjvenski]

Coach of PH basketball before chooke reyes doesn't care about kai sotto but now he is ready anticipating for NBA more!

[@marciemarciano-w1l]

i really really want to see kaiju plays besides wemby.. hoping that the spurs had a glimpse on this dream.. more power.spurs..💪💪💪🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@severinolopez9748]

Yes sotto is now ready for his NBA dreams

[@francisreyes5213]

guard -center position ..dual roles now make a player shows versatility

[@RyanBinero-y4f]

We are always here for you @KaiSotto to support you all the way to your Ultimate Goal and Dreams to the NBA. Thank you for supporting Kai Sotto 🇵🇭☝️🙏❤️💙💪 More power to your Vlog and God Bless You 🙏

[@attyjay8040]

Scouts would not pass on a player if he could really play in the NBA

[@alexanderruizgarcia7089]

25 points, 18 rebounds in his latest performance in BLeague💪💪💪

[@alfredocayaban6041]

Kai will practically be drafted this coming year 2025. He is a very promising big men inside the court

[@ceceliapalatulan4375]

Kai didn't draft in NBA for he didn't go to college in USA .many universities invited him to joint in their teams but he chose to play in Australia. He played with elite prospects like Jalen green, cominga, in ignite team but his obligation to prioritizes to play with his pH team makes him banned in the NBA. I think that's one of the reasons. Ignite team owned by the NBA if I'm not wrong .

[@natsubarrel9900]

Possible That's why

[@athenstar10]

HE WAS NOT NCAA ELIGIBLE. I followed his career, he officially graduated high school after his Ignite stint. He might not gotten the development he needs in the college level coz most teams will be after W.

[@allanyonson7142]

yuki kawamora hinde naglaro sa ignite bakit naging NBA siya

[@InocenciojrPinon-yc7df]

he was undrafted , so he is a free agent now.

[@FredWasNotFound]

yuki kawamora is a pefect example that what you all said is not true.

[@christianbajande]

Yeeeee❤❤ Go kai Soto NBA is ready idol kai.

[@JC_Rock_Of_Ages]

He doesn't have the requisite skills, physicality and experience for any team to draft him during NBA Draft, which is why he came across as very raw.....and undrafted ..now a free agent.

[@parereko2953]

Minimum of 10M league pass subscribers will be added once he signed by any nba team...! Plus another profit from merchandise sales etc..

[@TripleRS2024]

He wasn't an NBA talent 2 years back, but I think now he could be. He has improved his game and physique fairly well, as well as, his endurance. If he can improve his jumper and master it, he'll be in the NBA floors, and be at least decent role player. His national team coach, used him like Phil Jackson uses Pau Gasol and it blossomed his game.

[@peterjimpaderes2942]

Warriors for Kai......he is a good passer too

[@FIAT836]

If Kai's family name is James instead of Sotto he will be the number 1 NBA pick

[@randomguy7863]

Kaimote not even a Bleague star😂😂

[@FIAT836]

@randomguy7863 UNANO DWARFISM PANDAK spotted lol 😂

[@dextercornelio554]

​@@randomguy7863bakla spotted

[@dextercornelio554]

​@@randomguy7863grabe ka vakla, ikaw ang laman ng lahat ng content about Kai. Super idol mo ba talaga or super crush si Kai? Vaklang toh!

[@jonabs314]

It will be a different kai sotto on the 2025 NBA draft ,I think NBA teams will benefit on acquiring kai both inside the court & on the financial aspects...

[@frankiegonzales4712]

Spurs duo kai sotto and victor wembenyama super twin tower of new spurs team.KUDOS

[@abra.hui.]

Nah, use your brain.. He will be a bench warmer or just substitute of Spurs if he's there. He need to be on a team where he is the main center not a 2nd option

[@OxygenC2]

​@@abra.hui.ok na bench. Zach Collins no defense 7 ft.

[@Akosi_Joe]

​Kai is a team player and I'm pretty sure he's okay to be substitute center. No nba superstar can play for the whole quarter. HIS ULITIMATE GOAL GOAL is to be in the NBA @@abra.hui.

[@randomguy7863]

​@@OxygenC2 kaimote no skill = Bleague journeyman😂

[@noelgozo5746]

​@@randomguy7863ABNOY

[@ponzyarte7142]

he is ready to improve and develope his skills for nba

[@felicianocayabyab5621]

Ang aiming mo now idol kai is makapasok sa NBA never mind the big offer outside nba, Kayang kaya mong sumabay sa big man ng. NBA yan ay buong mundo idol grab the opportunity go go go idol Kai

[@avancons1]

Getting that Filipino engagement. Smart

[@gp_narcslayer]

Hw could be one of the best rebounders and shot blockers in todays' NBA if given enough time to play. He got defensive and rebounding styles like the 7'5 rookie center of Dallas Mavericks.

[@Mandozen]

Jamarion Sharp? Na-waived nga un e.

[@DB-rg4127k]

The NBA team that will give an actual contract for Kai Sotto would benefit from the following; - Good court vision - Awesome Playmaking skills - Skill sets, no questions - unselfish playmaking movements - Rim protector - Sales & Marketing revenue will soar high - Exodus of fans and huge supporters of Kai around the Globe and the Philippines - Millions of followers that would add popularity to the particular NBA team - NBA Global stores would rocket high sales revenues, especially in the Philippines - Asian countries worldwide support in the Basketball games - History record - They will experience how Kai supporters would boost their Franchise Team.

[@johnericlayderos]

galing, AI yung commentary kay KAI SOTTO

[@JerichoEscalaHingpit]

good luck kai too nba dream ❤

[@bigradwolf5001]

It's time to look to other Pinoy prospects like Caelum Harris, Mason Amos, and JJ Mandaquit. As for Kai, up to him if he keeps on showing up like he's doing, yes.

[@upgrademix6791]

Hahaha

[@PTomas-b1b]

great editing making it appear stephen smith was the one speaking about Kai

[@sidvirgieponcedayag146]

Yes Kai is ready to the NBA

[@EdithaSamonte-n9g]

Proud pinoy go go go kai.

[@juleskingarellano7491]

David Robinson in tim Duncan then wemby in Kai o sh.t this is gonna be owsome...in my dream

[@joeltagle2331]

He should work with someone like Olajuwon, KG, or maybe even Dwight Howard this summer to better prepare him with his game & the NBA physicality

[@trucker1364]

❤ go kai 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@maurogomez1585]

KAI KEEP GOING ! HE CAN MAKE IT IN THE NBA.

[@charliefry2365]

kai sotto is now a free agent for nba since he was undrafted already in 2022...

[@ivangonzaga981]

love this channel,,,new subs ❤👍🏻

[@gabrielesquerra113]

i do pray kai will make it to the nba

[@MikeHoopsTV]

Kai is NBA player ❤

[@hoykoya3382]

The Lakers desperately needs a big right now right?

[@jessaespinosa2288]

Buwaya Yung idol mo kaya di pwede SI Kai diyan.😂

[@sabadisto08]

Be dominant every game and a lot of opportunities will follow.

[@crisantohingpit2457]

He's a modern big man as today's basketball,

[@lmherrera]

The NBA Draft doesn't work like that lol. You can only join the draft ONCE. If a player goes undrafted during the year that he joined the draft, teams can pick him up.

[@KnightGeneral]

NBA get ready to be blown away

[@SonnyCambiado-m5r]

Kita ,ramdam,na ito na ang kaunahan unahan pinoy na makukuha sa nba .season is evolving ,napansin nyo ,una sa pinas mga pinoy naglalaro,sunod sa asia ,sunod mayrun na sa nba .seasons roll

[@bonionfire5498]

Draft for 2025? Correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know, he already applied for NBA draft 2022 (as this video said) and therefore, he is now a free agent. And I don't think you can apply for a draft again once you already did.

[@theduke6951]

He's not lefty, he's ambidextrous.

[@ritcherelampagos8720]

He is already undrafted.He joined the 2022 nba draft.

[@frigidtsunami]

Hope Kai practices explosion n lateral movement. 2nd round early to middle.

[@juanitomangahas6024]

Great tandem is coming.. Optimus KAI and Megatron Wemby....transformed🚛🚛🚛✈️✈️✈️

[@philipreactionblogs6213]

He will be well blended as a forward if they partner him with his former team mate a point gaurd in b league now playing in NBA

[@ronilonagrama4290]

Yes ready nba Kai pick 2025

[@frankiegonzales4712]

Coach greg popovich can bring the best of kai sotto like, duncan and robinson duo.

[@dareeendizooon7141]

We want KAI-JU here in Asia

[@bigradwolf5001]

You can only do draft 1x and he already did it in 2021.

[@renatosato187]

Kai Sotto the best Center bot only in Asia the only player in 100 years the greatest Pilipino Pleyer ever had now only 22 years old

[@bilogskii2216]

He can't go through the draft again as he went through it already. No one is allowed to apply for the draft twice. All hoopers who didn't get drafted automatically are eligible to get signed by any team that wants them.

[@Mandozen]

Naglaro na sya sa NBA G-league 2 years ago and di pa rin sya kinuha. Undrafted since 2022. Tingin nyo kung talagang magaling sya, di siya ire-retain ng Magic G-league team? Kahit na G-league lang yan, magagaling pa rin mga naglalaro doon. Developmental league yan ng NBA. Yan ang pinakamalapit na league sa NBA para ma-recruit.

[@mariosepvillanueva1221]

kai is now ready

[@arseniopaglingayen8812]

Let Kai Sotto from Philippines give a chance to NBA😅❤❤.

[@EdgardoAgapay-pc9jy]

Nice one kai sotto

[@richardrd6996]

KAIJU is 2 times Fan MVP on NBL

[@randomguy7863]

Fan voting isnt a big deal 😂😂

[@taragis-04]

galing ng voice over😂😂😂

[@baguionerio7703]

Even if Sotto can't play the NBA he's still earn as much as high like the top pro hoopers.

[@randomguy7863]

Huh?? There is a difference between 1US dollar to 1Peso 😂😂

[@mariosepvillanueva1221]

nice information

[@ramonligan5296]

It's time for you guys to see on how Kai Sotto will perform on today's game against kawasaki in japan B.League live telecast: koshigaya vs kawasaki Dec 7, 2024 / 3:05pm japan time. then decide if Kai Sotto is NBA ready...don't miss it.

[@jollibee_weirdo7933]

the hype is real

[@jbandunar2277]

IMHO Kai might be able to play for an NBA team. Question still remain is will he be given a chance to play and if he does will it be just garbage time minutes.

[@clydeiiidignadice6034]

Go go go kai

[@Mobile_Legends_Philippines]

If Spurs tandem Kai Sotto to Victor they will destroy NBA team for sure nobody can stop them!

[@TheMilitiaGuy]

True Twin Towers.

[@dhicon45]

@6:40 correction now at Koshigaya Alphas

[@ronaldiran5422]

I hope warriors realize that they need bigman to stop Wemby,Chet,Edy etc.. don't use small ball always coach Kerr

[@mizteryhoso5846]

lakers should take kai as they use triangle offense .

[@ksgaming7261]

He's now in Koshigaya Alphas

[@alvinsangutan6266]

Kaiju is ready to face nba

[@chita-eyy]

Kai Sotto would fit perfectly with Bronny James in the PBA 😀

[@dabsavage3163]

Any team in the NBA that would get him will be an instant popular team

[@Mandozen]

All NBA teams are already popular.

[@cabayashooters]

He wont be drafted as He was undrafted in 2022. A player can only apply for NBA draft once. Any team can get his services as a player.

[@Mac-29]

dude players can't retry to draft again once they officially Joined the draft night. he already got an "Undrafted" status in NBA.

[@kennethjohnyangan6400]

nice cut narration

[@inchikkkk]

Kai Sotto can't apply for the 2025 NBA Draft anymore, he went undrafted in 2022 :) he's going to be classified as a free agent (UFA) :D

[@thetruemessiah1988]

nba banned him because they want kai to be a u.s citizen. they want the talent. like pacman manny pacquiao before when he was still a young gun.

[@Mandozen]

Andaming naglalaro sa NBA na di US citizen. Karamihan ng MVP candidates nila like Jokic, Giannis, Luka, and SGA are not US citizens. Si Embiid bago sumali sa Team USA, di rin sya US citizen. Sadyang di talaga na-draft si Kai.

[@thetruemessiah1988]

@Mandozen iba si kai. 5star recruit si kai eh

[@Mandozen]

@@thetruemessiah1988 LOL, maka-5 star recruit si Kuya... 😂 4-star recruit lang sya nung tina-try sya i-recruit before sa NCAA. Tapos naging undrafted pa sa 2022 draft class.