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TNT Tropang 5G is now scrambling for a replacement import after Bol Manute Bol was ruled out for the remainder of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup following an apparent Achilles injury suffered in Game 2 of the semifinals against Meralco Bolts on Friday night

Tropang 5G team manager Jojo Lastimosa said they are now considering two possible replacements — former NBA player Marquese Chriss and returning import Darius Days–in a bid to keep their title-retention bid alive.

“I’m talking already to two agents right now. And I have two imports waiting,” Lastimosa told the media after their Game 2 loss to the Bolts.

Chriss, a 6-foot-9 former first-round NBA Draft pick, emerged as TNT’s top option due to his size, athleticism and experience.

“The guy we’re looking at, if he’s available, is Marquese Chriss. He’s 6’9”. He just came from China,” said Lastimosa.

“He’s a more imposing import. He’s a 6’9”, athletic guy. He has good experience. He’s a first-round draft pick. I think we have a better chance if we go to the finals to win the whole thing.”

Days, meanwhile, is already familiar with TNT’s system after previously serving as the team’s standby import for the Governors’ Cup while Rondae Hollis-Jefferson recovers from injury.

Lastimosa admitted that Days could help the team survive the semifinals, but believes Chriss gives TNT a stronger shot at winning the championship.

“I think we can survive this semifinals with Daze. But if we go to the finals, I don’t think we’ll be able to win with him,” he said. “I’m not saying that he lacks the ability.”

Both players are currently in the United States, with TNT awaiting confirmation on who can arrive in the Philippines first.

“If they leave right away, maybe Friday night. So, Sunday morning,” Lastimosa said.

Bol suffered the injury after getting tangled up with Meralco players during the first quarter of TNT’s eventual loss in Game 2, dealing a major blow to the Tropang 5G’s title hopes.

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