Import Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson is coming back to play for the TNT Tropang 5G within the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net
MANILA, Philippines–TNT is bringing back Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson to exchange the anemic Darius Days as its import for the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup.
Team manager Jojo Lastimosa confirmed the change following the Tropang 5G’s thrilling 110-107 comeback win over the Converge FiberXers, because the older brother of resident import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will make his second stint.
“He’s already on the town,” Lastimosa said.
The 35-year-old is more likely to suit up on Saturday when TNT takes on San Miguel Beer at Mall of Asia Arena to wrap up the primary round.
Rahlir previously played for the Tropang 5G in the course of the 2023-24 Commissioner’s Cup as a substitute for the injured Rondae late within the eliminations.
The Tropang 5G are replacing Days after failing to live as much as the expectations of coach Chot Reyes during his four-game stint. He only had 10 points on 4-of-19 shooting against Converge.
“Darius will not be the Darius Days that we had a few years ago,” said Reyes, who had Days as its initial import for the 2024 Governors’ Cup before Rondae became available for the beginning of that conference.
“He’s completely chubby, off form and I believe it shows in the sport and it affects the play of our locals,” Reyes added.