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    Converge set to release Jamaal Franklin ahead of PBA playoffs

    Too bad it has come to this
    Mar 6, 2023
    Jamaal Franklin Converge import
    PHOTO: Marlo Cueto

    CHICAGO - It's officially March madness over at the slumping Converge FiberXers.

    On the throes of a three-game losing streak, the FiberXers have decided to "release import Jamaal Franklin as soon as possible," a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity told SPIN.ph.

    READ: 'Share the ball' instruction led to Franklin tantrum: source

    In giving the 6-foot-5, 196-pound guard a pink slip. the team will pay Franklin the remainder of his contract which is valued at around US$30,000, the source added.

    After shooting 208 field goals in his previous nine outings, the 31-year old Franklin just hurled five attempts last night to finish with four points, 30 less than his conference average.

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      Apparently, Franklin, the 41st overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, did not like the mandate asked from him to pass and move the ball around more.

      Converge is 5-5 with Franklin on the roster.

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      The uncertainty is worrying for the Converge camp, but at least the league's youngest team has time to look for a replacement and break him in.

      The FiberXers have already finished their campaign in the eliminations, which will have its last playdate of March 17 before the playoffs begin.

      Jamaal Franklin

      A replacement for Ethan Rusbatch, Franklin went 88-of-213 from the field (41. percent), 41-of-135 from three (30 percent) and an impressive 106-of-115 from the free throw stripe (92 percent).

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      He averaged an impressive 34 points, 10.9 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game.

      Too bad he has to go.

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