MANILA, Philippines—Norman Black need not look far for his new starting point guard after Meralco traded away Baser Amer to Blackwater.
The multi-titled head coach seems to favor handing over the responsibility to versatile wingman Chris Newsome as the Bolts head into the 2021 PBA season.
“I think Newsome can be a good point guard since we always get the ball in his hands, plus he’s our leader in assist last conference,” said Black, as per PBA.ph.
Despite not being a true point guard, Newsome was given the role of primary ball-handler for the Bolts with the 6-foot-2 wing averaging 14.5 points and 4.7 assists a game, two marks that were tops for his team in the Philippine Cup.
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