Is San Miguel Ready to Move On from Marcio Lassiter?
A shocking rumor has emerged from Snow Badua’s recent podcast, where he revealed that San Miguel Beer is contemplating putting Marcio Lassiter on the trade block. While this may seem surprising at first, a look at SMB’s trade history suggests that this is far from impossible.
San Miguel Is Not Afraid to Trade Franchise Legends
San Miguel has a long-standing reputation for loyalty, but history shows that even Hall of Fame-caliber players are not untouchable.
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Arwind Santos – One of SMB’s most iconic players, a former MVP, multiple-time champion, and a core member of the famous "Death Five", was traded to NorthPort in 2021.
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Alex Cabagnot – The “Crunchman” was another key figure in SMB’s championship dominance, but he too was shipped to Terrafirma in the same year.
These moves were bold and unexpected at the time, but they set a precedent: If you’re not June Mar Fajardo, you’re not safe.
Why Lassiter Over Chris Ross?
Among the remaining members of the Death Five, only June Mar Fajardo, Chris Ross, and Marcio Lassiter are still with the team. Fajardo, being a six-time MVP and still the most dominant player in the league, is clearly untouchable.
That leaves Lassiter and Ross.
While Ross still plays a vital role as a defensive specialist and vocal leader, Lassiter has higher trade value. He remains one of the best shooters in the league, and his ability to stretch the floor is still highly valuable.
More importantly, he could fetch a bigger star in return.
What Would SMB Look for in a Trade?
If SMB is willing to part with Lassiter, they will undoubtedly target a younger star who can help them extend their championship window.
Here are some potential trade directions:
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A young, athletic wing who can take on bigger defensive assignments while still providing outside shooting.
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A promising big man who can ease some of the workload on Fajardo, especially with Mo Tautuaa being inconsistent.
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A high-caliber guard who can provide more scoring punch alongside CJ Perez.
Final Thoughts
While nothing is official yet, the fact that SMB is even considering trading Lassiter is a major storyline. If this move happens, it will mark another major transition in San Miguel’s dynasty, similar to when Arwind Santos and Alex Cabagnot were moved.
San Miguel is always playing the long game, and if history is any indication, they won’t hesitate to make a move if they believe it keeps them on top.
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