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Quote from: Sanitough on August 26, 2025, 12:21:31 PM

Is it not possible to just keep him with the team on a small salary? I think he can still give moral support because of his experience, and he’d also be happy retiring with the team. We know that Raffy is already old, so seeing him play even at his age would be a good statement. it shows that if players take care of their health, they can still compete even when they’re older.

If James Laput is not on the roster, Magnolia might still consider keeping him on a veteran minimum deal, similar to how NLEX held on to Asi Taulava until he turned 50, haha. Between Laput and Raffy, Laput has the edge, he’s younger, more mobile, and has the stamina to keep up with someone like Fajardo on both ends of the court.

One thing I’m really hoping for is that Magnolia brings back James Yap, even just for a farewell run. He was instrumental in their Grand Slam campaign, and it would be fitting to retire his jersey with the team he helped make history. Politics aside, James Yap deserves his moment in the PBA spotlight.

We can say that Magnolia's main target in the upcoming rookie draft is a center ? bringing back YAP main goal is to get more hype and fan base.
He is also honoring the man with a million moves its deserve honor. Ping and Simon already have their honor. Reavis is a no talk now and a sure departure so we will not see him in the 50th season.

Yup they need a big man who can help laput and Sangalang inside, even how good their guards without a big man inside it still a disadvantage for them, let see if how they'll use their cards now with coach LA, SMC or Boss Al may give him competitive squad, in terms of bringing Yap back that's still far from reality as things relied or depends on how the SMC management will act on this matter, though I really like to see him back but again the answer depends on how Boss AL will recommend him and back him to the management.