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NLEX and his head coach Yeng Guiao had been so confident entering the 2021 PBA Rookie Draft.
After re-signing all the Road Warriors during the offseason, the draft was to be the culmination of their preparation for PBA season 46, as NLEX held the third and fourth overall picks in the next established rookie draft. on Sunday.
In fact, NLEX even ran an online promo on who can guess the team’s picks.
However, plans change.
Just three days before the draft, the fourth pick was taken from NLEX’s shoes, going to TNT after a three-team trade with Blackwater.
Guiao emphasized that he wanted to stay with the selection that could have been Calvin Oftana, Mikey Williams, Alvin Pasaol or Santi Santillan. It could even be a Jamie Malonzo if the stars align.
“We have thoroughly discussed the recently concluded trade between Blackwater, TNT and NLEX within the organization, and I have clearly stated my position on it. Unfortunately, I do not make the final decisions,Guiao said.
“I’m still a good soldier and a team player.”
In the end, NLEX hosted Roi Sumang, Don Trollano, Maurice Shaw, and Bossing’s second-round pick in 2022.
Being a “good soldier” for the MVP group, Guiao will focus on the things that he has control over, which is his team.
“We will come out of this exchange with a positive outlook and focus on our preparation to build a competitive team for next season.”
