I will agree to that, coach Aldin will review his past performance and if proven that it was an intentional and he's not willing to adjust to how coach Aldin wants him then replacement will be the next option, They are still in a good position in terms of moving to the next round they just need to fix this if there's something behind.

Looking forward to good adjustment if they decided to keep the import and let him play to chase for a win.

Same with you, I'm still hoping that another team outside MVP and SMC will win a title in this league, so far, the closes that I can say is Converge hopefully coach Aldin will resolve this issue with their import and they will find the best way to adjust with the situation, the locals are competitive they just need some lift with the reinforcement to add up.

The chance is still possible, they just need to move forward and keep adjusting to how they will manage to continue being competitive,

looking forward to hear their name as one of the champion, the way the former franchise owner did, speaking about the "Aces"

Seems likely he will be replaced but a damn thing to consider doing it in the middle of the upcoming quarterfinals.

However, if the import will keep his ego, then no reason now to move forward with the team. Taking that coach's advice personally to the point that he will change his gameplay in the actual game is something unprofessional and regardless if the import is good or not, they need to let it go.

Converge is the only independent team that I'm hoping to move forward with this conference but it seems like the last conference, they are again considered a team that can be called an "intro boys" due to some issues and dramas.

Do we have some source where they're getting their replacement or aspiring player that shall be on board for a team? I am sure that it will be the first and foremost concern of the management to find someone who values professionalism and attitude.

Yeah, that's a huge factor but who knows? The standings aren't that far from each other but I guess, I'm just too optimistic about this team. Although they are not the only team that I'm counting on because it's just too exhausting that the majority has got their favorite teams and they're all the same time and time again.

So I just thought that Franklin was doing that thing for the sake of his teammates, but it seems like I was wrong... or he was lying when he got interviewed.

TBH, I'm surprised that they will change import more than one week before the playoff starts. I wonder who will be the replacement import of the Converge, and how this will affect the chemistry of the whole team. It's just unprofessional that your coach said to make some adjustments thru share the ball, and you act like a baby, and took it personally. What a childish behavior he has. Very, very unprofessional of him. He's one of the elite scorers of the league this season, but he has this childish behavior, and he doesn't like to follow instructions from his coach. What a shame.

Let's at least be optimistic with Converge even though they are changing their import. I mean they are performing well at the start of the season, but they just suffered 3 straight losses in their 3 final games, but the team's still good overall. Just don't expect too much with the team, and let's see how they will perform with their new import.

Even though Lakay is not the same as before but still he can guide those young guys to improve their performance on the court. But I doubt also that he can really help knowing the current situation and politics in PBA we cannot say that those action they do can really help the team could win a championship. Because most of the team go to finals recently are part of MVP or SMB group.

We don't have any update yet, but if he if he continue what he did against Gin kings the chance of replacing him is possible, Converge need someone who are matured and professional enough to understand his responsibilities, if he can't take what the coach wanted him then he's just nothing but a player which is not capable to adjust for the betterment of their team efforts.

Players need to listen to how the coach wanted them to play the game. If they are not willing to work it out, then better to quit and ask for the replacement.

No player should remain on a team if they cannot follow the game plan. What Franklin did was unacceptable as he only had a few shots, despite not even being double-teamed. I don't understand what he was feeling at the time; it looked like there was a gun in front of him ready to go off if he attempted a shot.

Enough about Franklin. Let's discuss today's games. In the first game, we have Blackwater versus Magnolia, and in the second game, Ginebra will play DYIP. It may not be an exciting lineup, but we have no other options since there is no other action scheduled for today.

Not exciting indeed, half-time with only 3 points for Magnolia, but I'm in the different perspective here. Magnolia might rally in the third and will be establish double digit lead to make sure that they will have the control of the game. Unlike what happened last time where they needed to force for an OT to snatch the game.

Over 58 points for the third period is possible, if both teams will start being aggressive and start bringing more offensive attacks, that might be covered.

Good Luck Kabayan!