Prime decide Geo Chiu set to overlook begin of PBA season attributable to MPBL dedication

Terrafirma high decide Geo Chiu stays underneath contract with the Abra Weavers, who’re anticipated to make a deep run within the MPBL because the title favorites

MANILA, Philippines – Terrafirma has to attend a pair extra months earlier than it will get its palms on Geo Chiu.

The Dyip made the 6-foot-9 huge man the No. 1 decide within the PBA Rookie Draft, however Chiu is ready to overlook the beginning of the fiftieth season as he stays underneath contract with the Abra Weavers of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.

Having misplaced simply as soon as in 24 video games up to now, the Weavers are seen because the heavy title favorites, with their season anticipated to run till December in the event that they go all the best way to the finals.

“Everyone knows that I nonetheless have to complete my stint within the MPBL with Abra,” stated Chiu. “We talked about that if ever now we have breaks, I can like come over and be part of [Terrafirma] practices so I can at the least get along with my teammates.”

The addition of Chiu, the tallest among the many 122 draft candidates, is a much-needed increase for an embattled Terrafirma aspect that posted a horrendous 3-30 document final season.

Except for Chiu, the Dyip drafted Shawn Umali, Stephen Catacutan, Dolan Adlawan, Royce Alforque, JM Bravo, Ira Bataller, Claude Camit, Tristan Medina, and Franz Diaz.

“Coming into a crew, that’s one thing you need to do, you need assist the crew and hopefully get some extra wins,” stated Chiu.

“It additionally relies on our chemistry as teammates. Hopefully because the season passes by, the extra video games we play, hopefully we construct extra chemistry. Hopefully it’s going to assist us get extra wins.”

Whereas there are big expectations that include being the highest choice, Chiu embraces the chance.

“It’s exhausting to consider that you just’re the primary. However nonetheless very grateful for this. I’m tremendous grateful for my crew for believing and selecting me as their first decide,” he stated.

The golden anniversary of the PBA kicks off with the Philippine Cup in October. – Rappler.com