It’s going to be a hectic season for the Meralco Bolts in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup kicks off later this month, with a demanding schedule of six games per week.
The Bolts are excited to welcome back returning import Allen Durham, whose presence is expected to provide a significant boost to the team. After a well-deserved rest, the roster is ready to hit the court, and head coach Luigi Trillo is confident that Durham’s familiarity with the league will allow him to quickly adapt to the challenges ahead, especially just two months after their Philippine Cup victory.
“We’re happy that he’s here. He knows the league,” Trillo said on Tuesday during the PBA Media Day held at the Le Parc Events Place in Pasay City.
Durham, a 6’6” powerhouse and former Best Import Awardee, returns to the PBA after a four-year stint in Japan’s B.League, where he played for three different teams. His most notable achievement during this time was winning a championship and Finals MVP with the Ryukyu Golden Kings, alongside Filipino reinforcement Carl Tamayo.
“In his three-year absence from the Philippines, he continued to play at a high level in Japan,” Trillo added.
Looking ahead, Trillo emphasized that the Bolts are not just preparing for two conferences but three, with the added challenge of the East Asia Super League also on their calendar.
“So, in a way, we’ll have to hit the ground running,” Trillo con.
