ICYMI: After months of rumors and uncertainty, PBA veteran big man Greg Slaughter signs with the Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka, joining eight other Filipino imports in the Japan B. League.
MANILA, Philippines – PBA veteran big man Greg Slaughter is leaving his NorthPort Batang Pier extension offer unsigned as he heads to the Japan B. League Division 2’s Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka, per a team announcement on Saturday, July 9.
After months of rumors, the 34-year-old finally settles with a club after last averaging 14.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in just four NorthPort games last PBA Season 46 Governors’ Cup. Slaughter is expected to be a big boost to a Fukuoka side that finished with a 20-30 record last season, only good for 10th place in the 14-team field.