MANILA, Philippines—Kelly Nabong will go back to where it all started as he signed a short-term deal with Blackwater—the same franchise that he played for during his D-League days.
The 6-foot-6 big man was once the cornerstone of the team in the development circuit when he paired with combo guard AJ Mandani.
“He played for us in the D-League,” said Blackwater owner Dioceldo Sy as per PBA.ph.
Nabong, known as one of the most volatile players in the league, has played for three teams since he entered the PBA in 2012.
The bruising center/forward was the 17th overall pick of the 2012 Draft though he never played one game for Rain or Shine, instead spending his first few months with…
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