KKS reaction: Chris Lutz to Meralco

Lutz to Meralco
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From Beerman to Bolt.

After being relegated to the Unrestricted Free Agent list by mother team San Miguel Beermen, 6"3 guard Chris Lutz has been picked up the Meralco Bolts.

This is big news, considering that two rival corporate umbrellas were involved PLUS the fact that Lutz is the Beermen's original Gilas 1 pick from the 2011 PBA Draft. Career-wise, Lutz averaged 25mpg 8ppg 3rpg 3apg though his numbers have gone downhill from 2011 up to 2016.

Also, the Fil-Am guard recently spent a lot of time overseas reportedly looking for treatment for nagging injuries which should be a concern for the Bolts. Still, if Lutz comes back at 100%, he could legitimately start right away for Coach Norman Black with Ed Daquioag and Jonathan Grey as his understudies.

It wouldn't even be surprising if we see a Bolts five of Chris Newsome, Chris Lutz, Jared Dillinger, Cliff Hodge + import soon. That's a big line-up which has legit firepower AND defense.

We're hyped and excited. Can't wait for Lutz to hopefully come back strong AND that first game versus buddy Marcio Lassiter should be crazy fun.

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