San Miguel and Barangay Ginebra? Troy Rosario, who obtained his release from mother club Blackwater Bossing and became a legitimate unrestricted free agent, is reportedly considering these two teams as his next stop.

“This is to certify that Blackwater Bossing has formally released Mr. Troy Rosario from the team,” Blackwater team governor Silliman Sy stated on Wednesday.

All players drafted in 2015 are eligible to apply for unrestricted free agency following their seventh season in the league, under the new PBA free agency regulations. The time period was changed to 21 conferences during an adjustment made during the pandemic.

Sources stated, Blackwater made a last-ditch effort to convince the second overall choice of the 2015 PBA draft to stay put, especially after an excellent Governors’ Cup campaign that saw prolific import George King and Rosario lead the charge.

The 6-7 big man is particularly interested in joining Ginebra, which is rumored to have been his childhood favorite team, according to those close to him.

But in addition to the Gin Kings, its sister team San Miguel is also vying for the former Gilas Pilipinas staple. Both of the teams managed by businessman and athlete Ramon S. Ang require a reliable big man.

But after Christian Standhardinger, a previous standout slotman, was traded and Isaac Go got hurt, Ginebra is the team that really needs a front-runner.

According to a different source, Rosario also has a contract offer from the Japan B League, which comes with a salary guarantee of around P1.2 million a month.

According to insiders, TNT is also considering repurchasing Rosario, although it is said to be low on the team’s priority list after Rosario’s 2022 deal of the large, sweet-shooting player to Blackwater.

According to a Japan-based agency, he currently has an offer from a Japan B League squad that is for $19,500 per month. According to sources, the Korean Basketball League is also making calls.

TNT had previously stated that they would like to reunite with their own draft pick. Coach Chot Reyes was unavailable at the time of publication because the Tropang Giga were in the midst of another title run, but he did answer my call.

It won’t matter which jersey he wears when he gets back. He will receive payment, and as a Tier 1 player, he may even be able to get it without even having to board a plane.

First, it might be time to retire the idea that Blackwater is inexpensive. Dioceldo Sy, the team owner, is putting his money where his mouth is because he wants to win.

Second, Troy Rosario has reaffirmed the benefits of perseverance and diligence.