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DRAFT TILTS LEAGUE’S BALANCE OF STRENGTH
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Two days after the PBA draft exercise, and the draft proceedings were still the talk of the town.
As the draftees joined their drafters in practices, the consensus grew more solid that Barangay Ginebra, GlobalPort, San Mig Coffee, Rain or Shine and Alaska have become better teams after the 2013 PBA Rookie Draft.
The common view is that Ginebra is now as tough as any team, GlobalPort is young and promising while San Mig Coffee, Rain or Shine and Alaska have gained added strength and power.
“In terms of depth, dati Talk n Text at Petron ang pinaguusapan. They now have close competition with Ginebra,” said Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao.
“GlobalPort is very young and so potent. San Mig and Alaska have good choices. Kami naman, we’re pretty satisfied with what we’ve got,” Guiao also said.
Petron Blaze, Talk n Text, Meralco and Air21 were relegated to the background on Draft day without first round picks.
In the latter rounds, these teams settled with unheralded hopefuls who could be good as role players.
For their first pick at No. 15, the Tropang Texters selected Ateneo reserve JP Erram, then tabbed Robby Celiz, Eliud Poligrates and Chris Sumalinog.
The Express dipped their hands in the pool at No. 16 and enlisted Eric Camson. Later, they plucked Joshua Webb, Angelo Ingco and Randolf Chua.
Petron, a formidable team filled in all spots, had the least number of draftees with two, taking in Tata Marata and Nate Matute.
Meralco was the last team to draft at No. 6 in the third round and the team that closed the drafting at No. 44 overall – second in the sixth round.
The Bolts got AJ Caram, Michael Parala, Anthony Lopez and, finally, Mark Bringas.
Barako Bull created some stir in opting to deal away three first-round picks.
“For sure, mababago ang dating balanse ng liga,” said Guiao.
The Kings and the Batang Pier do expect improved performance with their beefed-up rosters.
“We’re doing a complete rebuilding and I can’t help but be very excited,” said GlobalPort owner Mikee Romero.
“I hope we get there (winning a championship). We’ve become younger and better, but we still have to work on chemistry,” said Ginebra coach Ato Agustin.
“We’re now a complete team and I think we can now compete with anybody,” said team manager Alfrancis Chua.
The Ginebra veterans were as ecstatic.
“Two thumbs up. We’re now filled in each position. The most important thing now is to stay healthy, and I think we can make a run at the championship,” said top gun Mark Caguioa.
“I’m happy with our picks and I’m excited of our prospects in the coming season. From one of the smallest (team), we’ve become one of the biggest,” said playmaker Jayjay Helterbrand. (SB)
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