PBA Chairman Ricky Vargas bared his vision of arranging an exhibition series between Asian powerhouse China and a selection of PBA players for the opening of the 46th season.
In a statement, Vargas, who is serving his fourth term as head of the professional basketball league, said he dreams of a best-of seven series between China and the “PBA Warriors" possibly coached by Yeng Guiao.
“I would like to see Season 46 jumpstarted with this exhibition match, the technical aspects of which could be crafted by our tournament officials," he said.
Vargas added the first order of business is to “get all the players vaccinated as part of the country’s healing process."
"We need to rally our people towards a common goal. Let us all sacrifice for the greater good and for a stronger PBA. We will pivot, deliver, transform and perform”.
He called out his fellow PBA governors, who he said are all aching to give PBA fans something to cheer about in this time of great challenge.
“Thank you governors, for your unrelenting support and concern for the league and its fans. Let’s get the ball rolling as soon as possible!” the telecom executive said.