Marikina Titans Acquire New Center

September 17, 2007

Marikina (AP) -- The premier Philippine Team, Marikina Titans, signed the rookie Philippine native, Kero Chan to their team last Monday, after playing only 5 games for the Murarie Roosters in the 5th Aussie Division of the Australian League. Despite a rocky start, Chan was able to put up good numbers, delivering 18.2 points, 2.2 blocks, 1.8 assists, and 7.8 boards while averaging a little under 30 minutes a game.

"Kero is a great asset to the team," Marikina Titans team owner J-Beet said last Tuesday. "The big, 7'4" center is our new defensive weapon. The big guy also shot almost 80% in the field and had huge numbers playing for the Roosters in 5 games. He was also very impressive during training."

Questions are being raised whether Chan will be able to hold up in a premiere league after only 5 games. "To be honest," Chan said yesterday, "I would've been more comfortable being in a developmental squad for a bit longer, but J-Beet convinced me that I'm ready. I'll try my best to live up to his expectations."

Chan will be filling in for Angel Padentro, the 6' 7" Sophomore Center from Spain, playing as a backup center behind John Lamont, a dominant starting Center who has put up great numbers including 11 double doubles and 3 triple doubles.

Similarities have been drawn with Greg Oden, the 7'0" first-round draft pick of the Portland Trailblazers who sustained a crippling injury, but Chan remains optimistic. "Fortunately, the developers haven't added injuries in yet, so I believe I'm safe."

Chan's first game with the Titans will be against the Quezon Titans, a game that's been dubbed the Clash of the Titans. "I'm excited to see how I fare in my first game with the Marikina Titans," Chan added. "I want to see how I fit in this league."

Disclaimer: Kero Chan and all players, managers, and owners are fictionalized characters participating in the Basketball MMORPG, Cyberdunk.