PBA: Kurt Reyson feels ‘double pressure’ after joining Meralco

Kurt Reyson after being selected by the Meralco Bolts during the 2024 PBA Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—Getting drafted in the PBA alone entails a lot of pressure. But for Kurt Reyson, the pressure is even greater after joining the Meralco Bolts, who just won their first-ever championship in the PBA Philippine Cup.

The former Letran guard was taken 23rd overall in the second round of the 2024 PBA Draft last Sunday.

“I got picked by the defending champion and it feels double pressure,” said Reyson in Filipino at Glorietta Activity Center on Sunday.

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“Meralco has a lot of scorers already, they’re loaded. So I’ll just do what they want me to, even in defense, I’ll just follow it.”

Aside from Reyson, the Bolts also took former University of the Philippines guard CJ Cansino in the first round.

Just like Meralco, Reyson also knows what it takes to win a championship as he was part of Letran’s “three-peat” title run in the NCAA.

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“I hope to bring my winning habit. I’ve won championships in the NCAA and the amateur leagues. Now, I’m here on a champion team so I’ll be ready to show what I’m capable of,” said Reyson.

Reyson bolsters the Bolts’ backcourt led by Finals MVP Chris Newsome. He also teams up with fellow Knights in Bong Quinto and Raymond Almazan.

“I didn’t expect to join my Kuyas, alumni of Letran plus they’re Meralco legends now. I hope to learn a lot from them so I can bring a lot more.”