The phrase refers to the potential participation of Kai Sotto, a Filipino basketball player, in the National Basketball Association’s player selection process scheduled for 2024. It encapsulates the period leading up to, and including, the event where eligible players are chosen by NBA teams.
The significance lies in Sotto’s aspiration to become the first homegrown Filipino to be drafted into the NBA. The possibility generates substantial interest and excitement within the Philippines and among Filipino communities globally, presenting potential benefits in terms of increased NBA viewership and market growth in those regions. His presence in this selection process adds another layer of international flavor to the NBA.
