After being bought out by the NLEX Road Warriors, gunner Carlo Lastimosa has found a new home.
KIA Picanto team governor Bobby Rosales confirmed to Tiebreaker Times on Thursday evening that they have tapped Carlo Lastimosa for the rest of the PBA Philippine Cup campaign.
“Yes,” Rosales confirmed in a text message.
A source close to one of the parties disclosed that NLEX had paid Lastimosa half of the remaining two years of his contract, as the fourth-year pro wanted a fresh start.
Lastimosa, a two-time All-Star, averaged 8.8 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in his one-year stay with the Road Warriors. Coach Yeng Guiao cited that NLEX already had too many guards, resulting in Lastimosa’s release.
The product of College of Saint Benilde was drafted as the 20th overall pick in the 2013 Rookie Draft by Barako Bull. A year later, he was traded to the Blackwater Elite for Brian Heruala.
The 27-year-old is set to make his debut on Saturday when the Picanto take on the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.
The Kia Picanto are in the midst of a 16-game losing streak.
