Rain or Shine co-owner Raymund Yu said he is looking forward to the PBA’s resumption of practice sessions, and hopefully the continuation of the Philippine Cup.
Yu, who shares management control of the team with longtime business partner and friend Terry Que, said both of them are batting for the restart of at least one conference this season – the Philippine Cup.
“You know, as basketball fans, me and Terry, we’re always thinking positive that we’ll have the Philippine Cup later this year,” Yu told the Manila Bulletin Thursday.
“We don’t want to think about the negative things. We hope to see the resumption of the PBA, we’re excited to watch our rookies, and in general, the PBA games.”
Depending on the current situation in the country’s fight against the spread of the coronavirus, the PBA could be allowed to continue with the all-Filipino conference by October.
Yu sees things differently, however, regarding next season as the COVID-19 vaccine is now being developed. He said this could mean business as usual for the PBA.
“Maybe we’ll be close as possible back to how it was before,” he said.
Yu, whose team has won two PBA championships, said he hopes to have a complete roster when training resumes.
Former two-time MVP James Yap already informed management of his flight back from Italy on August 31, while Kris Rosales is trying to find ways to return after being stranded in the United States.
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“I spoke to Jireh Ibanes, who is now the assistant of Atty. Mert Mondragon, and he informed me about the status of James and Kris,” said Yu. “I hope that they’ll be back in time for the return of team practice.”
“For me, nakahanap sila ng paraan na makaalis, hanap din sila ng paraan para makabalik.”