In the PBA, there is an unwritten rule: if the San Miguel Beermen feel like they have a weakness, they don't just patch it—sila ay nag-o-overhaul. With the 2026 Commissioner’s Cup in full swing and the eyes of the franchise set on a historic Grand Slam, the "Kuliglig" has been chirping about a specific target: a big guard who can score.
While June Mar Fajardo and Justin Patton anchor the paint, SMB is reportedly looking for a perimeter bull—a guard with enough size to punish smaller defenders and enough playmaking to relieve the aging backcourt. Taking advantage of the current trade winds, here are the top 3 candidates who fit the "Big Guard" bill for the Beermen.
#3. Enoch Valdez (NLEX Road Warriors)
The Prototype: The High-Motor Wing-Guard
Enoch Valdez has been a name floating in the trade mill for several conferences now. While he is naturally more of a wing, his versatility allows him to slide into the shooting guard spot effectively.
Why SMB wants him: Valdez plays with a "Never Say Die" energy that Coach Jorge Gallent loves. He is a disruptive defender and a transition nightmare.
The Fit: If San Miguel wants a guard who can guard three positions and doesn't need 20 shots to be effective, Valdez is the guy. He provides the "dirty work" that allows CJ Perez and Marcio Lassiter to focus on pure scoring.
#2. Sedrick Barefield (Blackwater Bossing)
The "Machine": The Scoring Juggernaut
Measuring in at a solid 6'2", Barefield is the definition of a modern "big guard" in the PBA. He has the frame of a lead guard but the scoring appetite of a primary wing. Rumors of SMB’s interest in Barefield have been circulating since he first stepped foot in the league.
Why SMB wants him: Barefield is a "gravity" player. You cannot leave him alone at the four-point line, and you cannot let him get a full head of steam toward the rim.
The Fit: Imagine a backcourt featuring CJ Perez and Sedrick Barefield. It would be the most athletic and offensive-heavy guard duo in PBA history. With June Mar clearing space inside, Barefield would have "open season" on the perimeter.
#1. Joshua Munzon (Titan Ultra Giant Risers)
The Lead Engine: The Wing-Sized Playmaker
This is the blockbuster that would shake the league to its core. Joshua Munzon is technically a wing by height, but at Titan, he has evolved into the lead ballhandler. He is the one initiating the sets, navigating the pick-and-rolls, and making the crucial late-game decisions.
Why SMB wants him: Munzon is the ultimate "mismatch" guard. If you put a point guard on him, he posts them up. If you put a big on him, he blows by them. He is exactly the kind of "Big Guard" who can dominate a playoff series.
The Fit: By bringing in Munzon, SMB effectively secures a successor to their veteran playmakers. He brings championship-caliber scoring with the size to defend the league's elite imports on the switch. If Titan is ready to "tank" and rebuild, Munzon is the prize SMB will move heaven and earth to get.
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