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Ahead of its 2020 PBA Philippines Cup campaign, TNT has decided to change the name of its franchise as part of its bid to grow out of the truncated season. The team formerly known as KaTropa will now be known as TNT Tropang Giga, beginning with their time in the bubble in Pampanga.
Team manager Gabby Cui explained to ESPN5.com the logic behind the team’s identity change.
“Giga is derived from the Greek word gígas, which means ‘giant,'” Cui said in a message. “We don’t just go big, we always go Giga!”
In addition to the flagship franchise’s bet to be larger than life, it is a reflection of the promotion of affordable GIGA promotions on the mobile network.
TNT is looking to win back the Philippine Cup in the absence of five-time league MVP June Mar Fajardo of the San Miguel Brewers. They have reloaded their ammunition in the offseason, having traded in for big man Poy Erram and point guard Simon Enciso.
Tropang Giga was also able to re-sign Bobby Ray Parks, Jr. to a short-term contract and get Chris Javier’s rights from the free agent pool.
However, they are still reeling from the sudden retirement of Kelly Williams, 2008 PBA MVP, who announced the end of his career several weeks ago.
The flagship franchise is the third team to change its nickname in the lengthened offseason, following Terra Firma Dyip (of Columbian) and Blackwater Bossing (of Elite).
