It is not yet official but Spin.ph reported that NLEX Road Warriors are not planning to exercise their right to Rabeh Al-Hussaini.
That means Rabeh will soon become an unrestricted free agent. By becoming an unrestricted free-agent, Rabeh will have the power to choose which team he will play for.
The question is, which team should try to take a chance on him with all the baggage of potential problems that he could bring. He is currently out of the country and has not returned. That is the reason why they are letting him go.
So, which teams?
Ginebra
Currently, Ginebra has an open spot in their roster. Why not spend it on the best available center out there? It is not as if Rabeh has been a chemistry-problem in the last few years. His main issue is outside basketball, right now. So, for a team that needs a center for at least this conference, Rabeh could be worth a try.
Ginebra will offer the support of the biggest fan base in the Philippines. That is one of the offers that could change the tune of Rabeh. What is great about Rabeh is the fact that he is very willing to attempt three-point shots, which gives a glimpse of opportunity that he could be combined with Japeth in the court.
TNT
It is great that TNT has gotten a star center that according to a lot of analysts, they badly need. The problem is the depth behind him. I do not think old Kelly Williams, old Jay Washington and old Harvey Carey are good enough.
And according to a reliable source, Troy Rosario may have suffered an injury too. So, they badly need a young big body. Although, there is a potential of personality clashes because of the presence of volatile personalities in TNT. That risk could be worth taking.
San Miguel
Remember the season when Rabeh played for San Miguel? It was the 2011-2012 season. San Miguel did not make a trade to bring in a big guy to the team even with the injury to June Mar Fajardo. They have another opportunity to do that with Rabeh.
What makes Rabeh in San Miguel interesting is the fact that he plays like Tautuaa. That means the scheme doesn't need to change that much if he gives Mo a breather. Although, same with TNT, the risk of personality clashes are also real.

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