King Philip sees the following advantages that Macedonians have:
1) little account on Greek politics. 2) been regarded as the second-rate power. 3) had the latest innovations in weapons and tactics in the army. 4) created an effective Macedonian army.
He saw them having a good king and controlling a lot of land. he also thought that the Asia Minor, which had a lot of Greeks in it, and they would be able to free them.