The Pampanga Giant Lanterns, a basketball team based in the province of Pampanga, has recently announced its 25-man roster for the upcoming season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). The team's lineup boasts a number of high-profile players, including current and former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) stars Marc Pingris, Arwind Santos, and Alex Cabagnot, as well as Encho Serrano.
The inclusion of these names has generated buzz and excitement among basketball fans, with the team's Facebook post receiving almost 1,000 shares as of posting time. Justine Baltazar is also part of the Giant Lanterns' roster for the MPBL, rounding out the team's impressive lineup.
However, there are some concerns about Serrano's status, as he is still under contract with Phoenix Super LPG until the end of May. It remains to be seen whether Serrano will be able to play for the Giant Lanterns during the MPBL season.
Meanwhile, Santos signed a one-year contract with NorthPort last May, while Cabagnot signed a deal with Terrafirma in April 2022. Pingris, on the other hand, recently resigned as commissioner of the Pilipinas Super League, and there are rumors that he may make a return to competitive basketball by playing in the MPBL, possibly with Imus. However, sources indicate that nothing has been finalized yet.
The MPBL is a regional basketball league in the Philippines that features teams from different provinces and cities across the country. The league has gained popularity in recent years, with many basketball fans tuning in to watch the games and follow their favorite teams and players.
With the addition of Pingris, Santos, Cabagnot, Serrano, and Baltazar to its roster, the Pampanga Giant Lanterns are surely poised to make a strong showing in the upcoming MPBL season. Fans will be eagerly awaiting the start of the season to see how the team performs on the court.
The big question now is, is the PBA fine with this? MPBL is now a direct competitor of the league because it is now a professional league just like the PBA. Also, Pampanga is connected to Governor Delta Pineda who is currently the team manager of Converge.
Is Governor Al Francis Chua fine with it?
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