DON Trollano looks forward to rejoining San Miguel and helping its turnaround in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.
The veteran wing has been grounded by chronic back spasms, making him miss the Beermen’s last two games.
But the 34-year-old Trollano said he’s set to return to action in SMB's all-important outing against Meralco next Tuesday.
“Lalaro na ako sa next game,” he quipped.
San Miguel has obviously missed Trollano numbers of 13.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists, especially in its 126-120 upset at the hands of Blackwater on Wednesday night.
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Coach Leo Austria said Trollano also missed a couple of practices, as the latter tried to recover from his back injury.
“Ilang araw din siya hindi nakapag-practice. Andun siya, pero hindi siya nakakasama sa scrimmages,” according to Austria.
Correcting course
Trollano’s return hopefully jolts the Beermen's playoff hopes, which admittedly suffered a blow following the fall against the Bossing.
The reigning back-to-back Philippine Cup champions currently sit at No. 8 in the standings with a 4-5 slate. Only the Top 4 teams at the end of the eliminations will enjoy a twice-to-beat incentive come the playoffs.
It has been a roller-coaster ride for SMB so far this conference, as it has gone 1-1 with replacement and comebacking import Bennie Boatwright.
San Miguel escaped NLEX, 98-94, in Boatwright’s return game where he exploded for 41 big points, only to be stifled by massive 7-foot Robert Upshaw and Blackwater in his next outing.
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