Allen Durham, a three-time PBA Best Import with the Meralco Bolts, makes his return to Japan's B.LEAGUE months after announcing his retirement from the PBA.
Former three-time PBA Best Import Allen Durham is back in Japan.
After a storied career in the PBA and a successful previous run in B.LEAGUE, Allen Durham is back in familiar territory, signing with the Saga Ballooners for the ongoing 2024-25 season.
Durham, a former B.LEAGUE champion and three-time finalist with the Ryukyu Golden Kings, left Japan at the end of last season to rejoin the Meralco Bolts in the PBA.
Despite a solid showing, his return to the Philippines was short-lived, as the Bolts exited in the quarterfinals of the Governors’ Cup courtesy of longtime rival Ginebra.
Durham continued with Meralco through the East Asia Super League before announcing his retirement from the PBA, closing a chapter that included three Finals appearances and the aforementioned three Best Import awards.
The Ballooners, the B2 champions from two seasons ago, are struggling with a 9-19 record in their sophomore B1 campaign.
Durham’s arrival signals a push for resurgence as the veteran import brings his leadership and championship pedigree back to Japan.
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