The misleading video was shared a few days after the Filipino basketball star parted ways with Yokohama B-Corsairs
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.: Filipino basketball star Kai Sotto has sealed a contract with the Sacramento Kings with the help of Filipino-American National Basketball Association coach Jimmy Alapag.The video bearing the claim has gained 76,000 views, 140 comments, and 1,000 likes as of writing. It originated from a YouTube account with 14,900 subscribers, known for spreading false claims about Sotto.
Former Philippine Basketball Association player Alapag is currently the player development coach of the Kings.“Kai is currently focused on playing well in the OQT . The NBA remains a goal for him and his team, however, he is working hard to get there,” Sotto’s team told Rappler in an email on Wednesday, May 29.
The video in question does not provide any details about the supposed contract or the team Sotto allegedly joined. The narrator only mentions the possibility of the Filipino big man being drafted by an NBA team.Sotto’s plans for the next season with another Japan B. League team remain uncertain, but he is anticipated to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in July.
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