AFTER half a year without games, players and fans were naturally thrilled over the news that the PBA is coming back.
Social media platforms were flooded with posts from players and fans after the PBA board announced that the league will be mounting a bubble season at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga beginning on October 9.
Players can't wait to go back to work while fans are excited to be able to watch the games again - more than six months after the global COVID-19 pandemic halted the action just a game into the PBA season.
NLEXstar Kiefer Ravena quickly expressed his joy by posting a throwback photo of himself at the Big Dome:
But upon reading the news regarding the stiff sanctions for violators of the health protocol during the bubble, the former Ateneo star got a reality check:
His NLEX teammate, Jericho Cruz, already put on his game face upon hearing the news:
Rey Nambatac of Rain or Shine and San Miguel Beer's Chris Ross showed their excitement through emojis:
It's not all excitement, though.
For instance, here's Paul Lee's wife getting a little more clingy - cherishing the time they have left - before Lee goes in the bubble for the next two months.
Now with TNT, Poy Erram posted a throwback photo to celebrate the return of an event they've waited six months for:
ROS forward Javee Mocon also weighed in:
Trevis Jackson of Meralco also aired his anticipation, hyping himself up for the upcoming tournament.
Meanwhile, KG Canaleta recounted a team moment with the Blackwater Elite on IG:
Ginebra's rookie Arvin Tolentino also joined in the discussion:
Meanwhile, Ginebra captain LA Tenorio expressed his gratitude for the answered prayer.
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