Papa Rey? Call him ‘Coach Rey’ Hugnatan from now on

Reynel Hugnatan is fondly known as “Papa Rey” within the Meralco Bolts mainly because of his status as the team’s elder statesman.

But he’ll have to be addressed as “Coach Rey” from now on.

Hugnatan made peace with a lengthy career and traded a spot on the roster for a seat among the Bolts’ coaching staff.

“I feel so blessed that I was able to play for 20 years,” Hugnatan said in Filipino. “So why don’t I take a chance at coaching? At least I’m still here.”

Hugnatan has been playing pro ball for the last 25 years. He started out with the Negros Slashers of the defunct Metropolitan Basketball Association before taking his talents to the Philippine Basketball Association (P…

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