Possible import replacement for Boone on his way to Manila | Inquirer Sports

Possible import replacement for Boone on his way to Manila

/ 05:33 PM March 07, 2014

Josh Boone. AFP FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel import Josh Boone hasn’t even played a game in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, but he could be his on his way out.

Kevin Jones, who played with the Canton Charge in the NBA D-League, is already on his way to the Philippines to be a possible replacement for Boone as Beermen’s reinforcement.

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In a tweet on Friday, Jones, who averaged 16.9 points and eight boards in the D-League, said that he was about to board his last flight to Manila.

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“I wanna thank all of the fans of the Beermen for their support. Can’t wait to play for you guys!” he said on his Twitter account @kevjones5.

An online report by RealGM.com also confirmed that Jones, who also played with the Cleveland Cavaliers, has left his D-League team to sign with the Beermen.

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The Beermen’s opening game against Meralco later on Friday will help decide if Boone will stay with the team or Jones will eventually suit up for San Miguel.

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INQUIRER.net tried to reach team manager Gee Abanilla for comment, but the former Petron coach hasn’t responded.

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In previous an interview, newly-instated Beermen head coach Biboy Ravanes said that while Boone wasn’t a “go-to-guy,” he was right fit for the team.

“Well, he’s not really a go-to-guy. He just wants to work hard. Like a role player, get all those rebounds, play defense. We don’t really need a shooter because we have a lot of those so he’s a perfect fit for us.”

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