Change of plans as Ginebra eyes ex-NBA player Jackson to replace Rodgers

MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra is now considering to tap former NBA player Darnell Jackson as replacement to Leon Rodgers.

Jackson, a three-year NBA veteran with stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Sacramento Kings, is in town, flown in by the Meralco Bolts.

However, Jackson reportedly refused to join the Bolts’ practice session Monday with Brian Butch still under contract as Meralco import.

Jackson, apparently, now wants to void his own deal with Meralco.

Earlier, Ginebra thought of bringing in Gabe Freeman but failed to get in touch with the two-time PBA Best Import awardee.

“Malabo na rin since we've heard that the he last played was in November in Mexico,” said The STAR source.