(https://www.spin.ph/basketball/juan-gdl-heads-to-japan-a2437-20210623)
(https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/23/21/basketball-juan-gmez-de-liao-signs-with-bleagues-d2-team-earth-friends)
I can't blame Japan though if they will get players from our country because they are offering higher salary and a better basketball experience (at least for me) than here.
Like I said, Japan getting Thirdy will have a domino effect and more and more players whether they aren't PBA players or not will try their luck and play into another country.
In terms of performance though, yes it looks surprising but this just shows that the future of these young players are bright. I just hope that they will have a successful careers in basketball.