Talk N’ Text added two dazzling talents to its already deep bench by acquiring slam dunking forward Kelly Williams and guard Ryan Reyes from Sta. Lucia Realty in a three-team trade yesterday.
TNT team manager Virgil Villavicencio dropped by at the PBA Office before noon and submitted the necessary papers indicating the trade has been consummated.
In return, the Realtors got veteran center Ali Peek, shooting forward Nic Belasco, sophomore playmaker Paul Escobal and rookie offensive guard Ogie Menor, who was dealt by Barako Energy Coffee to TNT in exchange for the Tropang Texters’ second round pick in the 2010 Rookie Draft.
The Realtors also got 3-point shooting guard Yousif Aljamal from the Coffee Masters in exchange for Fil-Am Charles Waters. Barako Coffee eventually dealt Waters to TNT for forward Mark Isip.
The tandem of Williams and Reyes has brought Sta. Lucia to great heights during the 2007-08 season when they led the Realtors to their first All-Filipino championship. Their sterling performance earned Williams MVP honors and Reyes the Rookie of the Year plum.
Before being dealt to TNT, Williams and Reyes powered Sta. Lucia to a 91-87 victory over the Alaska Aces Wednesday as the Realtors wound up the first elimination round of the 2010PBA Fiesta Conference with a 4-5 (win-loss) record and crack for a playoff spot.
Their inclusion in the Tropang Texters roster has made the franchise a certified championship contender.
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