Bol Bol gets preview of PBA play in TNT scrimmage

TNT Tropang 5G Bol Bol during a tune-up game against Meralco Bolts ahead of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines–Bol Bol finally got a small sample of what to expect come his debut for TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup when he saw action in a recent tune-up game.

The Tropang 5G posted on their social media photos of the 7-foot-3 former NBA player taking part in an exhibition contest against the Meralco Bolts at the latter’s practice gym in Ortigas.

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Bol and TNT faced Meralco on Wednesday, nine days ahead of their opening assignment in the midseason conference against Rain or Shine.

Several videos from a netizen who attended the game also posted a glimpse of Bol’s showing, mostly of him dribbling the ball from the perimeter.

There has been great anticipation since TNT tapped Bol as reinforcement for the second conference, which has no height limit.

TNT is eager to bounce back after back-to-back Finals defeats to San Miguel Beer in the Philippine Cup, and is also coming in as defending champion.

Rain or Shine will be TNT’s first opponent on March 20 at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Meanwhile, Jayson Castro also played in the tune-up, hinting his long-awaited return from a year-long absence due to an injury.