7’2” Kai Sotto Has Dreams of Becoming the First NBA Player Who Was Born in the Philippines
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มี.ค. 2020
- Standing 7’2”, Kai Sotto came to the U.S. with the goal of becoming the first NBA player who was born in the Philippines.
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He gotta do it for all the 5’6” Filipino players that swear they could’ve gone pro if they were 6 ft+
fax LMAO
Me and my whole family lmaooo
Kyle Buranday THATS in the Philippines, where the competition isn’t was good.
@@saddonald2795 And he survived. He is the best highschool player in the Philippines.
There are millions of 5'6" players who could've been pros, that's what separate 24hr fitness players from NBA players... HEIGHT
I hope he makes it to the league. He’s a very humble and determined young man and an old school type of big man player. met him once in Manila where he was The Finals MVP of the Ateneo University HS basketball team in 2017 and he dominated in that tournament with his skill set. This kid hasn’t changed at all, still very kind and respectful and he has improved his skill as a big man. Stay Strong young man!
Well if he got the speed athletesm to fit in the NBA standard it will be for sure
I just know him because Jalen Green posterized him
For someone who is 7'2", he is very quick and agile at that height, which is still rare to see. NBA teams are looking for those types of players. I'll be rooting for him
Very very very rare.
Not much specially in the NBA or Euro league
Yeah, so rare to see in the NBA
yeah those guards are getting bigger and bigger...
Fun fact: Kai is right handed but shoots with his left.
Edit: In an interview with Kai and Ervin Sotto (Kai's father). Ervin who was a former pro basketball player in the Philippines, brought young Kai to their practices. When Kai saw one of his father's teammates Ali Peek who is a lefty Kai thought Ali Peek's shooting form was weird so Kai started copying Ali's shooting form for fun. Later he decided to stick with his left as his shooting hand since he said he already good with his right hand.
Although Kai shoots with his left I noticed he uses his right hand more to finish in the paint. Also he prefer the right handed post position where the player can make a hook shot going in the middle using his right hand.
i am also using left hand for writing and right for my shooting
It's fine I guess I use my right hand for writing but everything else I do with my left hand. May dad trained me when I was a kid to not be a lefty, he tried to force me to be right handed I dunno it's something about finding jobs in the future but when my dad died they left me do everything else with my left hand and since then I've grown used to writing with my right hand
same with lebron
a lefty who uses his right for shooting
I shoot with my left and right so that I will be harder to defend.
Edit: I'm right handed as well.
Yeah i jack off with my left and do everything else with my right.
Masai and the Raptors would develop this kid into a beast.
James G dude, as a raptor fan and a filipino, this would be a fan’s dream
Spurs Heat And Warriors would be the best for kai
@@spiralwhirlpool2366 as a raptor fan and a Filipino LOL 😅
Mike West yea, can i help you?
@@spiralwhirlpool2366 🤣😅🤦🏼♂️
He looks like an Asian version of Kristaps Porzingis
From interviews, I believe he really looks up to KP.
Looks more like Pau Gasol. Willing passer, capable handle for a big, and skilled post game. KP is more of a perimeter scorer.
I think way better than KP
@@jctoyscollectibles8646 how? Maybe in the future
@@skateboarddude8260 yup in the near future
*I met him. He is an amazing young man and brilliant talent. Peace and one love to the Philippines* ✌🏾❤️ 🇵🇭
I've yet to meet a Phillipino person who will deny the open and vigorous anti-black racism pervasive throughout their culture/country. It's not necessary to love people who hate you. MLK did that and it got us nowhere.
Zach Van Harris JR thank you Sir
@@theprimitivista Wait what?! The heck's wrong with you racist woman?
@That Vegan on Shay Mountain Well ight bruh why you gotta be an asshole. a lot of filipinos really like black people, not all of us racist. im filipino and i got a lot of black friends. i reallly dont know what your point is.
@@theprimitivista literally i've got half polynesian friends and half africans. just because some of them are ignorant doesn't mean all of us are. I didn't grew up in the Philippines. so you probably haven't met someone who has been culturally poisoined
Yeah. I like him! He would thrive in SA with Tim Duncan as a mentor
And pop
@@karlgeli9285 nah Pop would have retired by the time he's in the league
It would be impossible in SA if he'd be drafted in 2021
@@NoVisionGuy oh he's got a year or so left before he goes into the draft.
I'm confused on why though. LA is probably going to go someplace like Golden State. Jakob is inconsistent on offense. The rest of our big men are in the 6ft range. Plus this guy can shoot threes. Imagine the spacing.
@@jeepneygang as of now the official nba 2021 mockdraft sets Kai as #10 pick for the Spurs but maybe that would change later on.
As a SA fan myself I hope Kai really gets in the Spurs
Kai is still raw but his potential is scary. Hope he lives up to his potential. Make our country proud
Yes I hope future Gilas will have stars like Kai and Jalen Green..
Kai is ready not raw. Maybe he is still thin body. But we know other nba player can be dominate with no full weight like td garnett
Free to dream
Good luck young man u make it i buy ur jersey. Good luck. Remember failure is temporary regret.... that lasts a lifetime. Go get it!!!
That's my boy! 💯👌
pa shout idol😁😁😁
I root for you Kai Sotto! Hope you make it to the league, peace and love from Indonesia 🇮🇩
Damn near 100 Million people are rooting for him 🤣let’s go Kai 🇵🇭
France Sasis lol he aint good. He aint a future nba player and he never will br
SOAP aren’t u supposed to be cleaning people’s hands rn during this pandemic?
@@soap4743 Stupid , eat all the virus now your such an idiot racist
*over
@ファイブあかつき There's nothing racist about his rant, he's just a pure hater.
This phenom possesses the skills that make him a lethal offensive player near the rim. He has advanced ball-handling skills and quick inside spins. This, on top of his excellent mid-range game, put him in an elite tier offensively within fifteen feet of the basket.
2:59 travel
I agree. That's what I'm saying dude. This guy is an offensive machine.
Kahit saan ka mapuntang team sa NBA, laging kaming nakasuporta sayo Kai Sotto 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Kai our whole country is in full support for u. Train as best as u can and stay healthy. Passion+focus+prayers.. God bless u and ur family.
I've never seen a 17 year-old at 7 ft 2" move quick like this kid.
Bol Bol: Am I a joke to you?
@@seanburiel114 he trash
Look at 7'1" wil chamberlin's Game
Try Checkin Chet Holmgren.
@Handle God Sotto is definitely a top 50
When youre born with talents, hone it to perfection at a young age and you will become the best of it. Simple. Lets go Kai 💪♥️🏀
Kelytto
He is with the right people and he himself has the right mindset going forward. Ty BR
Keep Grinding Kai 🙏☝️🇵🇭
@Alexander Liew Hello idol hehe
@Alexander Liew Wow salamat idol solid hehe support din kasi ako kay Kai hehe
0:47 I literally thought I was watching a video generated by NBA 2k20. Look at his face...
Lmao same
Bro! My man is a bot!!!
same!!
Hahahah same bro
i'm still like... not convinced it isn't..?
He's the pinnacle of all of our basketball hopes and dreams. I wish him well. 🏀🇵🇭
been watching videos since his move to the states & everytime he’s just getting better. keep grinding dude
you’re gonna be the countries next beacon of hope after pacman. 💪🏼👍🏼 You got real skills now,it aint just about the height anymore
I always watch kai's videos in is way to NBA and watching him feels like my own dream has also being fullfilled. more power kai keep up the good work..
His footwork is really good for somebody of his size and stature. I'm excited for Kai's future and seriously hope he makes it into the league.
Thank you Bleacher Report for this video about Kai..
Thanks for featuring Kai bleacher report , he's a good kid and he definitely deserves this exposure.
Hope and pray you achieve your goals through hard work and perseverance. Go Kai the Filipinos are behind you all the way don’t give up.
Lets go kai follow your dream a lot of filipino supporting you keep it up man 🇵🇭 tiwala kalang sa sarili kaya mo yan.
Watching his handle, you forget that he’s 7’2” 🤯
Kaiii we're so proud of you. Keep working and keep believing. Most of all do it happily because it's your passion. Make it or Not I will always be your fan
Great Potential... Reality is that he has been improving himself in becoming an NBA PLAYER. Success is his path. Good Luck Kai Sotto.. 👍👍👊👊👊👊
We'll support you all the way , Kai! we're so proud of you. Pinoy pride.
For his size, he just needs to work on his strength. His speed and ball-handling and playmaking are very good for someone his size, I don't get people trying to expect this guy to run like Westbrook.
People expecting him to play like Westbrook better be careful coz they might just see Sotto play Westbrook-ish in the future. 😁
Hahahah
If he runs like Westbrook then he does not need another 4 in the court.
7 footer are expected to be slower
Ball handling and playmaking is one of the foundations that filipinos no matter what height always practice on
Big Thanks!! BLEACHER REPORT for featuring Kai.
Keep improving Kai. 💪👌🏀
Humble.... Good Job Kai. You will surely make it to the NBA.
He has very solid footwork for his age. A lot of young bigs just rely on their height in high school. This kid can really ball. What will determine how far he’ll go is his mentality while playing top competition. Is he a skilled player or a true Killer? I can’t wait to find out, keep on grinding Kia.
2:58 travel
2:58 travel
Pretty skilled for a big. Just needs to continue to eat a lot and build his strength up
Heads up Kai! You can do it, because we are with you all the way!
Sky is the limit for you Mr. Future of the Philippines basketball! Make it to the league idol! We're here to support you! keep working hard!💯❤
"And i also want to represent the philippines in the international tournament"
You can do it!! Definitely😎😎
We're so proud of you kai, you brought the philippines' pride to the higher level.
Go Kai! Only you can make your dream a reality... We're here to support you!
Kai Sotto has the skills, IQ, love of the game and the dedication and commitment to do the hard work to achieve his goal of becoming the first Filipino to make it to the NBA. He is surrounded with great coaches and trainers who believe in him and and are also very excited to help him get to the NBA.
Kai, please stay humble, trust the process and continue to develop your game. I can't wait to see you with TSF National in the fall. Your dream is every Filipinos' dream as well. We are all proud of you !!!
If KAI can make it to NBA that team he joins will be crowd favorite.
Gecko Kai and tacko
over 100 million will be watching and funs crazy on it....
@@Junexescenz not only 100M... 1B... all asian country...
See some potential stretching the floor since his shot looks consistent. He'll get bullied by traditional bigs in the paint but as it stands, the entire NBA is moving towards small ball so probably wont be that bad.
You're Gonna Make it Bro!! I believe in you.. Do it for us!
Go Kai!!! Keep safe always and may God bless you in evrything you do...🙏💪❤
Go kai!!! laban lang mararating no din pangarap mo 🙌 filipinos here?
Damn. Pangarap nating lahat magka Pinoy sa NBA. Lezzgooo Kai!!!
Go kai! Tuparin mo ang pangarap ng buong sambayanang pilipino na magkaroon ng isang tunay na pinoy sa NBA. At mag dominate pa. Go and make history!
12-14 years from now, Kai’s lil brother Timothy will be a 7 footer too and who knows maybe he’ll make it aswell to NBA.
damn.. filipino version of greek freaks!
@@90s_psychedelic we've got the Edu Bros for that. Maybe Filipino version of gasol bros.
Yeah hes parent should make 3 more boys to make a line up.. Damn!! imagine they are all 7 footers.. Phillipines are lucky to have them
@@laxusplays4036 Kai should start reproducing even this early. Lineup all those tall volleyball players in the UAAP. 3 of them a night
@@ramrocker1004 haha wtf yeah he make some hybrid kiddos
We Love You KAI SOTTO keep it up bro, GOD BLESS greetings from Philippines🇵🇭
Go for your dreams Kai Sotto! We're proud of you🇵🇭🇵🇭. Your dream also our dream. Always put hardwork Kai!
PROUD BEING A FILIPINO!!
we SEA support all player coming from there in any major sport. keep up the good work.
Philippines is the only country in SEA that actually produces global talents. You guys need to catch up how come I don't hear anybody coming from SEA besides Philippines. Hahahahahahaha
@@aasss8830 Dude.. A Singaporean once beat Phelps.. And Indonesias are no. 1 I think in badminton and thats also global talent... So pls go do your research and stop bragging.. PS Im Filipino...
M A how bout doing research before spouting your bullshit.
@@kevintroy2540 Badminton? That's the gayest sport ever!!!! And who was that Singaporean how come I never heard of him? Ay dios mio.....
M A i’ll go back in the philippines just to slap you in the face in front of your family.
Go Kai! I know that you gonna make it to the nba. Whatever happen, we support you. Just continue dreaming
Keel grinding Kai.. hard work pays bigtime!
I saw him when he was in high school, and didn’t think he would be where he’s at right now. He improved a lot tho. Great to see him chasing his dream
you saw him in real life, or in videos? cuz it looks like you're korean, and kai went to Ateneo.....
Poor Pinoy Sneakerhead I went to ADMU
@@poorpinoyvlogs ulol meron din mga korean int students sa Pinas
*Wishing you goodluck from St. Louis, U.S.A.!*
Pulling for you brother. Wishing nothing but success for you.
Goodluck KAI SOTTO LOOking forward to your journey always be humble and wish u all the best😊🔥🔥💙
If he can work around the permeter this kid gonna be a star
he's getting there. watch his game. great post moves, good outside shooting and can really pass the ball around the perimeter.
Scoring is not a problem for him. He is decent inside and outside, made 30+ points in a game. What he actually lacks is defense.
He will be an all around player someday. He has a great basketball IQ.
Vanguard Valhala i think hes a good player but nba players are big and if he can stretch the floor combine with post moves it will be better
@@vanguardvalhala3449 He doesn't lack defense. Maybe what you meant is he needs to improve his defense more to be able to guard elite players. He is averaging 4 blocks per game. That is a monster stat for blocks.
Whether he chooses to play in US or in Europe, he has 2 to 3 years to be NBA ready.
Go Kai,we filipinos pray for your successful journey young man,we got your back just do your best and God do da rest of it,God bless and goodluck.
I wish you all the best, Kai.
you got support from down here at indonesia bro🙌 put southeast asia on the nba map😤
You cant please everybody.
Just make your family proud.
From there just fly.
he's only 17 and lots of room to improve i think in a year or two, he'll be NBA ready for sure but he has to stay healthy. Godspeed Kai!
Why not, go bro! You def have the height. Just keep working hard on the court because we want you to not just be in the nba, but to become one the best ever!
He’ll get in with hard work!
LeBeautiful the goat lebron parody channel is here🔥
like the hair tho lol
I hope you talk to the Lakers and pick him in the 2021 draft pls :(
Dude is here @LeBeau
LeBeautiful how's it going without NBA?
Leaving Ph to hone his skill was a blessing for his future
Yes kai we look up on you 😁 stay healthy and humble🙏🙏
🇵🇭 proud of you Kai.. u can make it!.. just go for it!..😉
I wish he can play with Clarkson,Martin and Green in Asian Games or Sea Games
Malabo na si jalen green
Nakapaglaro na sya sa us
@@chase9309 si clarkson din naman nakapag laro na
@@chase9309 Asian Games, SEAGames is not a FIBA Organize tournament.. so they can play..
@@chase9309 asean or sea games pwede xa kabayan pero Fiba hindi na
MAKE IT HAPPEN KAI! GODSPEED!
Proud of you Kai! Philippines represent! 🇵🇭🇵🇭
Dreams into reality
We here to support your journey here in the Philippines proud of you Kai
Goodluck idol. Nawa'y gabayan ka ni Ama sa iyong propesyon. Stay humble.
This is very good news! Bleacher Report, picks your story!!!
mas maraming views/fans kasi pinoy mas malaking revenue hehe pero malaking tulong to sa career ni kai kaya salamat pa rin 🙏🏻
@@joshromjellalora6612 win-win situation lang 😅
GOD bless you Kai! 🙏 You'll get us there. 🇵🇭
So proud of you, Kai Sotto. Keep it up & stay healthy 🙌🏽🎉
If he makes it to the NBA then he’ll need to be more than just the first from the Philippines but one step at a time. Good luck!
My advice to you kai. Always be aggressive on your game. Keep your head up & pray!
Let’s go Kai! 🇵🇭❤️
We got your back Kai, stay focused and be healthy.
Feed that boy some more chicken adobo and a whole lechon
omfg stop it😂
Lmao put that nigga in creatine too
Seeing more and more of my asian brotherins who have futures in the nba 💪🏽
Let's go kai! You can do it! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
We're proud of you as a Filipino Kai...keep it up and wish you good luck.
Regardless if he makes it to the NBA via 2nd Round I don't care as long as he gets to the NBA,
And get decent minutes and seasons. Many hyped kids either become a bust or were sent to gleague until they go e to obscurity ina year or two. Wedon't want that, we want a "Manny Pacquiao" of basketball in the country.
@@athenstar10 he is not athletic unlike the other prospects let's be realistic here, I want him to be a star but he is too soft against stronger players, if he becomes a role player why not?
@@jpjovs1786 I'm being realistic here, he has good athleticism for his height. Maybe not extreme athleticism like others, but Yao Ming, Duncan Marjanovic, Jokic and even Doncic don't have mad athleticism but they offer more than that and Kai is tha kind of player. I was actually referring to longevity of his career. Bol Bol checked all the boxes to become a super star , except his weight which might have contributed to his injury that sent him to Gleague, who knows when can he play in the league. Injury is inevitable to uber athletic guys, specially for extremely tall players and we don't that for Kai(not soon). Zion Williamson, is a great player, uber athletic big guy, very aggressive but his weight also worries the experts coz he's also injury prone and if he doesn't lose weight and work in his lower leg, he might be ending his career sooner than he thinks. I'd bet on Shaq more than Zion, if they're the same age. Zou Qi who is more athletic and have longer wingspan than Kai played in the NBA, was sent to Gleague, got injured and sent back home to China.I'd rather have Jokic or Marjanovic than him on the team. There are other players who were hyped during their youth but didn't quite "make it" to the league. Since Kai is, as of now, out only shot at NBA, we might as well hope for the best. We know he needs to improve more but let's dream big for him and for the country.
@@athenstar10 I like that, a fellow Filipino Avid fan you'll know when it's a Filipino you're talking to, when they are this knowledgeable, if it was the old style of play Yao Ming style of play for Kai is best suited, but in terms of fast phased games nowadays with more stretch big being more in demand, then yes, a fine example of Bol Bol which in terms of skills is similar to Kai, but is injury prone and really weak at the 5 , what I want Kai is to be more of Nikola Jokic, he has to gain more weight and be more efficient in his shooting, he has the passing ability but he is a bit slow and tend to be passive in defense, I just dont want to put a high expectations to Kai because for me him being in the NBA is already an achievement, but I understand your enthusiasm..
@@athenstar10 lol，don't compare Yao Ming, Duncan Marjanovic, Jokic and Doncic with a NBA wannabe , please . Kai is not even doing great in NCAA. Duncan Marjanovic, Jokic even Doncic is way stronger and athletic than Kai.and i never see a 7 feet guy with such short arms. is he a fucking Tyrannosaurus ？Jokic or Marjanovic is way better than Zou Qi ,Zou Qi is better than Kai. Jokic is all star, Marjanovic is a strong bench player , zhouqi could be a good role player. kai? not even close to that
I still remember when i visited the Philippines I was shocked to see that the most popular sport was basketball given the average height in the country. Also everyone kept asking if I was a basketball player even though im only 6'2 lol
being that tall here is kinda a big deal. I'm only 5'11 but people keep saying i'm tall lol
that's a center for a local league in ph
@@saikikusuo7508 yeah even i play on center pos
Goodluck Kai!!!! Pinas represent 💪🏼🇵🇭
That's very cool. He has a great attitude. I wish him nothing but the best.
raptors have a really good trainer and a gm, raptors will make our man beast in the coming future.
im not gordon ramsy Agree! plus imagine the support of Filipino community in Canada 👍🏻👍🏻
I believe that brother cuz you see how Pascal Siakam develop with the raptors
u forget GSW bro
Make it happen 🇵🇭
Proud Filipino🇵🇭🏀
Keep Chasing Your Dream and stay focus. Pinoy Pride. Always Thank God for the height and talent that he gave you.
Young man is a Big treat center ball shooter coming in nba with many years experience in basketball
2:58 Mans really did travel from the Phillipines to the US.
But for real, he looking good.
2:19 Can my man close his legs like jeeeezzz
HAHAHAHA
Sack too big.
he look like a fuckin spider lmao
Social distancing
@@dumdummy7798 LMAOO holy shit
God bless Kai your my idol.
Please always humble 💪☺️
Go kai we always support you and we all proud on you keep practicing keep safe be strong laban pilipinas puso !!!!