Converge brings in Smith to replace Kelly

Converge brings in Smith to replace Kelly

Converge brings in Smith to replace Kelly

2026-04-25 17:01:12



Converge Makes Bold Move Donovan Smith Replaces Kylor Kelly in PBA Seas
Season 5 Commissioner's Cup


In a bid to revitalize its faltering campaign, Converge has made a crucial 
decision to replace Kylor Kelly with Donovan Smith as its new import for th
the remainder of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup. With only three game
games left in the elimination round, the FiberXers are hoping that this mov
move will salvage their season and push them closer to a playoffs berth.

The Reason Behind the Change

Kelly played his last game for Converge on Wednesday, where the team pulled
pulled off an unexpected upset against TNT Tropang Giga. Despite his effort
efforts, Kelly struggled, posting a season-low four points alongside nine r
rebounds in 31 minutes of playing time.

Justin Araña Steps Up

In Kelly's absence, local big man Justin Araña stepped up to lead Converge 
to the victory, finishing with 21 points and 10 rebounds against TNT. This 
performance showcased his potential as a key player for the team moving for
forward.

The New Import Donovan Smith

With Smith joining the roster, Converge gains a formidable inside operator 
who can match up with opposing teams' big men and score in bunches. His str
strong presence is expected to complement Converge's array of outside shoot
shooters, including rookie Juan Gomez de Liano, Mikey Williams, and Archie 
Concepcion.

Smith's PBA Experience

The 32-year-old American has prior PBA experience with Phoenix in the 2024-
2024-25 Commissioner's Cup, where he averaged impressive numbers 30.3 poin
points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.8 blocks, and 1.2 steals per contest.
contest.

Smith's Recent Stint in Korea

Recently, Smith played for Busan KCC Egis in the Korean Basketball League, 
where he averaged 7.3 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.

The Road Ahead for Converge

Converge will need to win all three of its remaining games against Phoenix,
Phoenix, NLEX, and Blackwater if they hope to make it to the playoffs. The 
road ahead is challenging, but with Smith on board, the team is optimistic 
about their chances of turning things around.

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