MANILA, Philippines — Alaska head coach Jeff Cariaso is upbeat about the acquisition of veteran guard Brian Heruela, who sweetened the deal that sent Vic Manuel to Phoenix.
Heruela wasn’t part of the initial offer by the Fuel Masters and was only included in the package upon the PBA’s request in order for the trade to push through.
“Brian was an add on requested by the PBA to formalize the trade,” Cariaso wrote on Twitter Tuesday.
“Because he wasn’t part of the original offer, he may end up being a blessing in disguise for us. Great kid with tremendous worth ethic.”
Correct. Brian was an add on requested by the PBA to formalize the trade. Because he wasn’t part of the original offer, he may end up being a blessing in disguise for us. Great kid with tremendous worth ethic.
— Jeff Cariaso (@thejet_22) February 23, 2021
But it remains to be seen how Heruela fits in…
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