DAVE Ildefonso is officially a Converge FiberXer.
The PBA has approved a trade sending the signing rights of Ildefonso from Titan Ultra to Converge for Kobe Monje, the FiberXers' 51st Season second round pick, alongside a 52nd Season first round draft pick.
The Giant Risers previously owned Ildefonso's signing rights by virtue of being the No. 5 pick of NorthPort in the 49th Season Draft.
Ildefonso finally lands at Converge after an initial trade package deal was thumbed down by the PBA trade committee.
FiberXers' future is now
FiberXers team governor Archen Cayabyab said in a statement that parting with their future first round pick was not exactly a no-brainer, but they also see Ildefonso as a player that will boost their title hopes.
"It was a tough call. But looking at our young team, we know that we need Dave, as his position is also our missing piece. We want to be competitive and give boss Dennis Anthony Uy a championship and getting Dave is a great addition," he said.
The former Gilas Pilipinas and Ateneo standout is still under contract with the Abra Weavers and is expected to finish his commitment with his ball club which is currently in the MPBL title hunt.
Dave will also join father Danny Ildefonso at Converge, the latter being an assistant coach.
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