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The Hotshots’ change of name from Star to Magnolia also signifies new hope for the players.
Paul Lee, the Hotshots’ injury-plagued main man, is upbeat that he will return just before the new season starts.
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“The doctors have told me that at least, I’ll be ready by the first week of December,” he said.
Lee is still recovering from a left knee injury that kept him out since Game 2 of the 2017 PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals last month.
But Lee believes that he’s on his way to regaining his full strength.
“Everything’s fine. My recovery has been good and there are hard drills where my injury no longer reacts anymore,” he said.
Lee, however, will be the first to say that he’s not yet satisfied with his current form.
“I need to catch up to them. I’ve been doing drills and exercises but I don’t feel it’s enough to get myself back in game shape,” he said.
The team may have changed its name but its goal remains the same which is to win a championship.
“The rest of my teammates are ready and I really wish we’ll be able to win a championship this season,” he said. “It’s a new chapter for all of us, and it’s a good challenge for us to win the crown. I hope we’ll be able to respond with what the bosses want.”