James Yap, one of the PBA's most decorated players and recognizable faces amid an 18-year career, returns as an active player but promises to balance his duties as a San Juan City councilor.
According to the team, Yap was offered a one-year deal, but the 16-time All-Star only opted to a one conference contract for the upcoming Governors’ Cup, and said he “will do his best to balance basketball and public service.”
Still one of the league’s most recognizable faces after an 18-year career, the pride of Bacolod last played in the 2021 Philippine Cup, where he averaged a decent 7.9 points on 43% shooting and 2.0 rebounds in 17.0 minutes per game. Heading to the Governors’ Cup, Yap will be surrounded by fellow veterans like Gabe Norwood, Beau Belga, and Rey Nambatac, while young guns like Santi Santillan, Mike Nieto, and Anton Asistio round out head coach Yeng Guiao’s core.
Rain or Shine recently snuck into the playoffs as an eighth seed in the ongoing Commissioner’s Cup before getting blown out in its lone postseason game by eventual finalist and guest team Bay Area Dragons, 126-96.
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