BAWAL MAGPADRAFT sa PBA ang nasa MPBL

The PBA’s decision to ban players with active professional contracts from entering the draft is a necessary and fair move that protects teams who invest heavily in building through the draft, especially after situations like Meralco losing a first-round pick to an undecided player. The issue was never about stopping players from choosing other leagues, but about preventing uncertainty that hurts “mother teams” who play by the rules and wait on prospects who may never suit up. Collegiate players remain a different case since they are expected to join after their seasons, while players under contract in leagues like the MPBL carry real risk and conflicting priorities. With better calendar alignment and clearer boundaries between leagues, this rule creates accountability, improves competitive balance, and ensures that teams drafting players actually get contributors—making it a step in the right direction for the PBA. ═══════════════════════ This video is edited under by Fair Use Law of YouTube. No Copyright Infringement is intended. Credits to the owner of the images, video clips, etc.