Kai Sotto faces criticism from Filipino netizens as NBA Summer League stint with Orlando comes to an end

After earning praise from jubilant Filipino fans for his strong performance against the Portland Trail Blazers, Kai Sotto did not receive the same level of support from Pinoy netizens as he concluded his NBA Summer League stint with the Orlando Magic on Saturday night (Sunday, Manila time).

As the Magic’s game against the Boston Celtics unfolded, Filipino basketball fans unleashed heavy criticism on Sotto, with many expressing dissatisfaction as the 7-foot-3 center appeared lackluster and disinterested on the court.

Unbeknownst to the keyboard warriors, the Filipino cager had been contending with a lower back injury throughout his brief eight-minute appearance against the Celtics.

Kai Sotto at 21 with lower back pain? #NBASummerLeague pic.twitter.com/f13l7co9wt

— Mr. Robot (@AnglerPenny) July 15, 2023

Its noticeable Kai Sotto move slower than in NBL, he looks heavier and his conditioning is baf. This might also be the cause of his injury.

— jtp@0625 (@Rome_jen) July 15, 2023

No wonder Kai Sotto only hot a limited amount of playing time. He is slow a F*** and he looks loss out there with minimal effort. Shame really.

— Remar (@rmarion13) July 15, 2023

Kai sotto went straight to the locker room crying with 2 mins left in the 2nd Q . Don’t know what happened , but it’s tense. Dylan with a side eye as kai was walking behind him per sources

— gilasmuse (@pilipinasmuse) July 15, 2023

Kai Sotto sits on the bench lounging, looks like he’s disinterested. (Even if he’s probably not.) Image is everything.

— ThePhilippineGallivanter (@PhilGallivanter) July 15, 2023

Rooting for Kai Sotto. But seeing him on the floor like he’s exhausted and disinterested the whole time, doesn’t even try to grab offensive boards, just sprints back and forth, and turns the ball over time and again, you gotta ask. Does he really want this? @kzsottolive

— social vegan (@socialvegan619) July 15, 2023

Kai Sotto can’t even fake effort. His bad body language is his worst attribute.

— ThePhilippineGallivanter (@PhilGallivanter) July 15, 2023

Kai Sotto plays no defense and moves so damn slowly. If you play that sloppily, how can you expect to make it in the NBA? Lol

— Lopau Daya (@JUANderLOPS) July 15, 2023

Kai sotto nakaka stress ka panuorin
Walang energy at nagkakalat. Di na ko magugulat pag di na ulet ibalik to mamaya

— MJC (@Mjustine22) July 15, 2023

Kai sotto is trash he’s a turnover machine flat footed just awful

— Noel Bueno (@NoelBue33156849) July 15, 2023

Kai Sotto looks bad out there with turnovers and no defense. He is not good enough it shows.

— Kp (@SonKaepLin) July 15, 2023

Kai Sotto is so weak.

— Sleepy head (@kagwangaka) July 15, 2023

Kai Sotto isn’t good enuf for the league lol

— KHype (@mrhypeflicks) July 15, 2023

Sotto ended the game against the Celtics scoreless, failing to convert any of his three attempts. However, he managed to secure two rebounds, block a shot, and commit two turnovers and personal fouls each.

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