GREG Slaughter showed up for NorthPort’s season opener against Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup on Friday after getting vaccinated in the US.
The 7-foot Slaughter just completed his quarantine after arriving from the US, but was able to the Batang Pier in their practice a day prior to opening day.
Acquired from Ginebra in a blockbuster offseason trade for Christian Standhardinger, Slaughter dressed for the match but is unlikely to play against the Bolts.
Team governor Eric Arejola confirmed the 33-year-old Slaughter went to the US to have himself vaccinated for COVID-19.
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