Spin.ph reports that former Lakers Center DJ Mbenga is on top of the Ginebra King’s wishlist to be their reinforcement on this year’s on-going Commissioner’s Cup.
Mbenga is an eight-year NBA veteran, who owns two NBA championship rings when he played alongside basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol in the Lakers’ back-to-back championship run during 2009 and 2010 seasons. He has already been sent a formal offer sheet to bring his talents in the PBA as Ginebra’s import, according to well-known agent Sheryl Reyes.
“Nakapag–pasa na ng offer sheet yung Kings. Hinihintay na lang ang response ni Mbenga,” Reyes relays to Spin.ph.
Mbenga was also highly coveted by Alaska during the off-season, but turned down their offer as he was still hoping to make the final cut for the Lakers. He may now consider going to the PBA this time around on a higher percentage, now that Los Angeles reportedly gave Jerome Jordan a 10-day contract.
And if ever he agrees, the seven-foot Congolese-Belgian will surely be a great addition to Ginebra’s front court with his physical presence and rebounding prowess. He will replace the effective yet emotional Herbert Hill in the process.
He will also join the other NBA players-turned PBA imports such as Renaldo Balkman of Petron (New York Knicks), Globalport’s Justin Willliams (Houston-Sacramento), and Meralco Bolt’s Eric Dawson (San Antonio).
