Christian David will continue to don the Blackwater threads for the next two years after signing an extension with the Bossing ahead of PBA Season 50.
Christian David and Blackwater agreed to a two-year extension Saturday, Sept. 13, as confirmed by Bossing head coach Jeff Cariaso.
Even before PBA Season 49 ended, Cariaso had always said the sweet-shooting David is a top priority for the Bossing to keep.
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The urgency was understandable.
David has been one of the cornerstones for Cariaso and Blackwater, norming 11.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.
The former Butler Bulldogs forward formed a dynamic duo with fellow no. 2 pick Sedrick Barefield, although the partnership is yet to yield an increase in wins.
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But now with Blackwater also signing highly-touted rookie Dalp Panopio, things are looking up for the team.
Panopio was picked up third overall by the Bossing in the recently-concluded PBA Season 50 Draft.
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Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.
He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.