MITCHELL NAKAKAGULAT ANG INAMIN KAY SCOTTIE

MITCHELL DROPS A BOMBSHELL ON SCOTTIE – AND IT CHANGES EVERYTHING

It was supposed to be a normal game night. Fans packed the arena, the energy was electric, and the matchup had all the makings of a classic. But no one—absolutely no one—expected what Donovan Mitchell would confess to Scottie Thompson that night.

At first, it was business as usual. Mitchell was doing Mitchell things—hitting deep threes, slicing through defenses, and making highlight-worthy plays. On the other side, Scottie Thompson, the Barangay Ginebra superstar, was his usual tenacious self—grabbing rebounds that he had no business getting, setting up teammates with precision, and keeping his squad in the fight. The crowd roared with every possession, a mix of cheers and gasps as both teams refused to back down.

Then, in a moment that no one saw coming, Mitchell and Scottie found themselves face-to-face during a dead ball. The cameras zoomed in, the fans leaned forward, and then—it happened.

Mitchell leaned in and said something. Scottie’s eyes widened. He laughed in disbelief, shook his head, and patted Mitchell on the chest as if to say, No way, bro.

Speculations exploded on social media before the game even ended. What did Mitchell say? Was it trash talk? A challenge? Or something even bigger?

When the post-game interviews rolled around, Mitchell finally spilled the beans.

“I told Scottie, ‘Man, I respect the hell out of your game. You should be in the NBA.’”

Boom. Just like that, Mitchell dropped a truth bomb that sent shockwaves through basketball circles.

Scottie Thompson? In the NBA?

For Filipino basketball fans, this was the validation they had been waiting for. Scottie, a homegrown PBA superstar, had just been recognized by one of the league’s elite guards. And let’s be honest—Mitchell doesn’t just throw compliments around like confetti. If he says Scottie belongs in the NBA, maybe—just maybe—he’s onto something.

But let’s break it down. Could Scottie Thompson really make it in the NBA?

Physically, he’s got the athleticism, quickness, and relentless motor. His rebounding ability as a 6’1” guard is straight-up insane, and his playmaking instincts are elite. He’s the kind of player who thrives in chaos, turning broken plays into opportunities. In today’s NBA, where versatility is king, Scottie’s skill set fits like a glove.

Of course, there are challenges—size, shooting consistency, and the level of competition in the PBA versus the NBA. But if there’s one thing Scottie has proven, it’s that he defies expectations.

So, will Scottie take the leap? Will an NBA team take a chance on him? No one knows for sure. But one thing is clear—when Donovan Mitchell speaks, people listen. And if Mitchell thinks Scottie belongs in the NBA, maybe the world should start paying attention, too.