AFTER being released in Japan, Justine Baltazar is set to return to the Philippines to play for the Pampanga Giant Lanterns in the Pilipinas Super League.
The PSL made the announcement on its Facebook page.
[READ: Baltazar released by Hiroshima Dragonflies]
Baltazar is expected to suit up when the Giant Lanterns face San Pedro Laguna-ARS Warriors on Wednesday in their conference debut. The Lanters will also play Quezon City Beacons on Thursday.
Baltazar was released last week by his Japan B.League ballclub Hiroshima Dragonflies after seeing limited action for the team.
The former La Salle cager only totalled 13 minutes in eight games, and only accumulated two points, one rebound, one assist, and one steal.
The last time Baltazar played at home was just last June when he spearheaded the Pampanga Delta to the championship in the National Basketball League-Pilipinas. He also won the finals MVP in the series.
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