Whispers of a familiar name swirled around TNT coach Chot Reyes following Terrafirma's recent defeat to the Tropang Giga. The catalyst? Stephen Holt, the top overall pick who carved up Reyes' squad for 24 points, 4 triples, and a well-rounded stat sheet in nearly 40 minutes.
While Reyes publicly acknowledged Holt's blossoming talent ("Stephen Holt is finding his place... I've always known Stephen would be a very good player"), whispers on "NO COOKING SHOW" suggest the veteran coach might have a more immediate plan in mind.
Sources close to the podcast hinted at Reyes' desire to potentially acquire the young guard, a move that plugs the sizable hole left by Mikey Williams' departure.
This wouldn't be the first time Reyes recognized Holt's potential. The episode also revealed a past attempt to recruit the Filipino-American guard for Gilas Pilipinas back in 2014. Reyes recounted personally visiting Holt's college, highlighting his belief in the player's talent even a decade ago.
While age restrictions prevented Holt's national team inclusion back then, the PBA offers a different avenue. Could Reyes be revisiting his earlier assessment, this time aiming to bring Holt's skills to the Tropang Giga roster?
Only time will tell if a trade materializes, but Reyes' past pursuit and recent praise paint an interesting picture. One thing's certain: Stephen Holt has firmly placed himself on the radar of several teams, including potentially the TNT coaching staff.
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