Will Standhardinger Stay or Leave Ginebra? | PBA News and Rumors


Ginebra needs to make changes to be competitive next season, but the biggest question is what Christian Standhardinger will do. Will he stay or go to Japan?

Christian's contract expires in December, and he has refused to sign a new one with Ginebra. This does not mean he is leaving. It could simply be that he wants a better deal. 

But what if Japan makes a big offer? There is no doubt Japan is interested, so let us see what he does.

If Christian stays, that is good for Ginebra. Cone will have more time getting him used to his system. But he has to get the right players around him.

If Christian leaves, then that will leave a big hole in their frontcourt. Caperal is not exactly an inside player and DeVance will probably retire soon. So they need to get a big man to replace Christian. But who? Greg Slaughter? Will Greg accept that after he was just traded?

Whatever the case may be, it is up to Christian. yes Ginebra has the trade rights to Christian and can prevent him from leaving. But why would you keep a player who no longer wants to be there?

If Christian wants to leave, Ginebra will allow him. But they need to find out what he will do so they can rebuild as soon as possible. This is going to be key for the Gins if they really want to be ready to face the other teams.

Right now the only thing fans and even Ginebra management can do is wait for Christian to make up his mind so they can proceed. 

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