Rafi Reavis, Justin Melton remain unvaccinated ahead of PBA opening
Now Terrafirma guard Justin Melton (left) and veteran Magnolia forward Rafi Reavis are the two remaining players who have yet to be vaccinated. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines—The PBA on Tuesday released the official lineups for the 2021 Governors’ Cup.
Among all the players listed, only Magnolia’s Rafi Reavis and Terrafirma’s Justin Melton are unvaccinated.
As per the PBA mandate, only fully-vaccinated players are allowed to suit up in the season-ending conference, which tips off on Wednesday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
Melton was recently traded to the the Dyip after an eight-year stint with the Purefoods franchise.
Meanwhile, Tony Bishop, Meralco’s backup import after former NBA player Shabazz Muhammad pulled out due to a personal emergency, has yet to be measured by the league.
Bishop will have to meet the 6-foot-6 height limit to be eligible.
A look at the team lineups for the 2021 PBA Governors' Cup which tips off Wednesday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. | @MarkGiongcoINQ pic.twitter.com/L3lH6YGMnI
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New-look NorthPort and Alaska will raise the curtain at 3 p.m. followed by a duel between redemption-seeking San Miguel Beer and NLEX at 6 p.m.
Arwind Santos will make his debut for the Batang Pier.
Barangay Ginebra, bannered by the prolific Justin Brownlee, is the defending Governors’ Cup champion.
