Saturday, February 27, 2010

The Return of "Ube Republic"


"Ube Republic" is back in Philippine Basketball Association.


Unable to create more established group as Burger King Whoppers, Lina group of franchise decided to revert it's old name Air 21 Express starting this coming PBA Fiesta Conference on March 21, 2010.


Remembering it's first finals appearance in 2008 against the crowd favorite Brgy. Ginebra Kings, even though they lost in seven game series it's no doubt that Express gave the King the fight that they our looking for.


“Get ready for the return of the Ube Republic," said PBA Chairman and Air21 team manager Lito Alvarez, referring to the dominant color of the Air21 banner.


“We will try to re-live the success that we had with the Air21 name," said. “We’re very upbeat because the Express name has been synonymous with a fast, exciting team that never surrenders until the final buzzer. We can do that again."


As preparation for upcoming Fiesta Conference, they got the service of Leroy Hickerson as reinforcement. “With an explosive import and a return to our former name, the Express vow to deliver again for our legions of fans," Alvarez said.


Well let's see how it will work for Air 21 this upcoming conference.
Source: gmanews.tv

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