Glen Robinson and Ricky Ledo will debut in the PBA when the Governors’ Cup unfurls on August 18.
Eager to end its title drought, Magnolia is fielding in NBA veteran Glen Robinson III in the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup.
After seeing action in the NBA for seven seasons, Robinson will now take his his act to the PBA with the Hotshots which has not won a championship since the 2018 Governors’ Cup.
The 2017 NBA slam dunk champion played for Minnesota Timberwolves, who drafted him 40th overall ten years ago before jumping from team to team until the 2020-21 season.
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He also suited up for Philadelphia 76ers, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings.
The 30-year-old cager averaged 5.9 points and 2.6 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Blackwater has also acquired the services of another NBA vet in Ricky Ledo.
Selected by Milwaukee as the 43rd overall pick, Ledo went on to appear in 16 games for the Dallas Mavericks in a span of two seasons.
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During that stretch, he was also relegated to Dallas’ NBA G League affiliate Texas Legends.
He also suited up for the New York Knicks, albeit briefly.
Meanwhile, NLEX will be reinforced by Myke Henry while Aaron Fuller (Rain or Shine), Justin Brownlee (Ginebra) and Allen Durham (Meralco) return for another tour of duty in the country.