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San Miguel likely to pick up David says agent; PBA yet to receive papers


Is veteran scoring guard Gary David headed to powerhouse PBA squad San Miguel Beer?

Agent Danny Espiritu sheds light about the development, saying David had already spoke to him about a possible move to the defending back-to-back Philippine Cup champions.

“Tumawag lang siya (David), ang sabi niya baka sa (San Miguel) kaya merong mga tumawag na sa amin na mga executive,” Espiritu said.

“Siguro (approval na lang ng PBA ang kulang). Yun ang pagkaka-intindi ko. Actually kung titingnan mo, wala namang trade eh.”

David became an unrestricted free agent after the Meralco Bolts suspended the two-time Gilas Pilipinas member last month. David, per multiple reports, has drawn the interest of a number of teams, including Mahindra and Blackwater.

“Any team can pick him up dahil sa unrestricted free agent siya,” Espiritu added. “Kung San Miguel ang nagdecide na kinuha nila ang rights (ni Gary), i-a-assume nila yung kontrata ni Gary.”

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David, who was with Espiritu, remained mum about this, declining to make further comments until everything has been cleared. “El Granada” is contracted with the Bolts until the end of the season.

Although nothing has been set in stone, Espiritu offered his opinion about a possible San Miguel stint for David.

“Kung play-off team (ang kukuha), baka pwede pa siya maglaro. Pero I am sure baka hindi rin mahaba ang playing time dahil may edad na siya,” he said.

“Nasa management yan eh. Hindi ko alam kung paano nila gagamitin si Gary given na loaded sila sa (shooting guard) position.”

Meralco Bolts and San Miguel Corporation management declined to comment about the matter.

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Will the Beermen go all-out to add another piece to an already-stacked roster? Is David headed for a reunion with Arwind Santos (Burger King Whoppers), Marcio Lassiter (Powerade Tigers), and June Mar Fajardo (Smart Gilas 2.0)? People will find out in the near future.

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