SAN Miguel added firepower to its already potent arsenal.
Rookie draftee Chris Miller officially came on board the Beermen on Tuesday after signing a contract with the PBA's winningest franchise.
The deal covers a two-year term, according to team manager Gee Abanilla.
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Miller, picked no. 9 overall in the recent draft, was accompanied by his representative Anthony Brodett of Phenom Sports Management during the contract signing attended by Abanilla.
Miller, a veteran overseas player at age 32, won the Three-Point shootout in the last Draft Combine.
His shooting prowess obviously caught the eye of the San Miguel coaching staff and Abanilla, who were all present at the Ynares Sports Arena during the two-day Draft Combine.
"Nakita namin yung shooting niya during the Draft Combine. And yun ang kailangan namin," said coach Leo Austria, adding Miller would complement resident gunners Marcio Lassiter and Juami Tiongson in declogging the lane for eighth-time MVP June Mar Fajardo.
The San Miguel coach added Miller's size and length could also help the Beermen be a better perimeter defending team in addition to having veterans Chris Ross and Jericho Cruz.
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