Bobby Rosales, the newly appointed team governor of Kia, defended the team’s imminent move of trading its No. 1 pick to San Miguel Beer in Sunday’s Philippines Basketball Association (PBA) Rookie Draft.

The Picanto official, along with incoming team manager Joe Lipa, said their decision to ship their top pick to the Beermen for role players Keith Agovida, Rashawn Mcarthy and Jay-R Reyes, will benefit the team more than choosing one player who is not yet tested in the pro league.

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