Beermen bringing back Reid to replace Wilkerson | Inquirer Sports

Beermen bringing back Reid to replace Wilkerson

/ 10:10 PM April 28, 2016

Arizona Reid is set to return for the Beermen. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Arizona Reid is set to return for the Beermen. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

San Miguel is bringing back import Arizona Reid as a last-minute replacement for Tyler Wilkerson in the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.

Austria, who said it was his decision to gamble with an All-Filipino crew in such a crucial stretch, said Reid is the best they could find in such a short notice.

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“He’s the best available player right now,” he said after San Miguel’s 104-98 game 3 win Thursday night.

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The former Best Import will be cleared for Game 4 on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Beermen parted ways with Wilkerson ahead of game 3 after the import blew his top following their game 2 loss last Tuesday.

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San Miguel, which stayed alive after being down 0-2 in the best-of-five series, is trying to score another historic fightback in the post-season.

The last time Reid suited up for the Beermen, he stirred he team to a sweep of Alaska in the 2015 PBA Governors’ Cup. Randolph B. Leongson/INQUIRER.net

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