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    Rhodes braces for 'much better, more skillful' imports in Commissioner's Cup

    Returning import has no guarantees regarding SMB title bid
    May 21, 2019
    PHOTO: jerome ascaƱo

    CHARLES Rhodes is ready for the challenge against better imports in the 2019 PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

    Rhodes is returning for another tour of duty against San Miguel after playing for the Beermen in the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup where he was named as the Best Import. This time though, Rhodes said he sees stiffer competition against fellow imports.

    “This year, this conference, it seems like the imports are much better. More skillful,” said the 33-year-old Rhodes, who played in Korea before returning to the Philippines.

    Rhodes is set to take on imports who are familiar faces such as former NBA player Terrence Jones of TNT, Justin Brownlee of Barangay Ginebra, Denzel Bowles of Rain or Shine, and Rob Dozier of Phoenix Pulse.

    “This is another challenge for me," said Rhodes during Tuesday's Philippine Sportswriters Association at The Amelie Hotel. "I’m ready for it. I’m ready for the test. There are great players out to play against other great players. I feel like every game is going to be competitive as far as imports."

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      Rhodes said he is looking forward to playing for the Beermen, who are fresh from a title run in the Philippine Cup but isn’t guaranteeing that it would be the same in the Commissioner’s Cup due to tough opponents.

      “I cannot guarantee. Basketball is all about runs and chemistry. It’s all about us playing one game at a time and trying to get that goal. It’s going to be hard. We are going to need a lot of luck. I don’t guarantee nothing,” said Rhodes.

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