PBA vs ABL which holds the future of Philippine Basketball?

I think so as well, the exposure is there already, and if big-time companies like SMC takes part then we're sure that they will bring the best with them. It may also raise the competitiveness not only of the Philippines but of the whole region as well.

Remember also that SMC's market is not just the Philippines, they also sell their products all over the South East Asian region. So marketing wise it is good for their business.

Very true indeed. I think it's only a matter of time before they start venturing outside of the PBA. I mean, they do have 4 franchises in the PBA (really, thats too much, it can almost be called a monopoly of sorts). If the ABL marketing strategy is as good as they say (and if only they makes their games live on local TV) I am definite that in the near future we see our stars showing their stuff in the ABL.

I love ABL because there are Filipinos in every team...i think. I wish for the best for ABL and to the Philippine Patriots. I will be ecstatic if they don't win the championship.

oh! thanks for the best response

They just thrashed Singapore Slingers the other day so I think we can relax for the meantime. The Patriots are doing fine (for a so-so team), but I think they still have the biggest chance of winning, even if it's hardly the best team we can come up with.