PBA Trade Rumors: Ginebra-Magnolia perfect trade around Standhardinger?



I am still wondering if Snow Badua, the number one source of trade rumors, are really hinting about a potential trade of Christian Standhardinger when he re-tweeted one of his posts in the past.

That makes me wonder if what is the best trade that Ginebra and Magnolia can make to bring Standhardinger to Magnolia.

Specially after Ginebra traded Prince Caperal, their third center in the rotation. But, they can always rely on Malonzo as a center in a modern five.

So, how about this trade.

Magnolia received Christian Standhardinger
Ginebra received Terrafirma 2023 1st round pick
Terrafirma received Paul Lee and Keith Zaldivar

Magnolia will be the clearest biggest winner in this trade but it will not be that obvious because the numbers of Standhardinger, specially points, are comparable to Paul. The reality is, Standhardinger is having less touches than what he deserves under coach Tim Cone. 

I do not think I have seen enough evidence to say that Standhardinger cannot push his scoring averages near the 20 points mark. His team just need to rely to him more.

Ginebra will not be a winner right a way but in terms of their future, they will be much better. That 2023 Dyip 1st is almost a done deal to become the #1 pick of the upcoming draft. That means Ginebra and coach Al Francis Chua can now contact the biggest name possible to join the upcoming draft and for them to take him. I mean, maybe he can convince Dwight Ramos to come back?

Terrafirma will of course do their thing and try to explain the trade. They will highlight the superstar status of Paul and the fact that Keith is actually a 1st round pick.

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