TNT gets ball rolling vs Rain or Shine

MANILA, Philippines —  He’s been the talk of the town ever since he arrived to assume import duties for defending champion TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

And the time has come for Bol Bol, the highest-profile and tallest import among the lot, to finally strut his stuff in front of Filipino fans.

Today, the 7-foot-3 former NBA player gets his first taste of action in Asia’s first play-for-pay league against Rain or Shine (1-0), a team packed with hard-nosed defenders and tough guys who are always ready to rumble.

Bol and the Tropang 5G aim for a winning start at 5:15 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, the first game of a double-header that also features Barangay Ginebra in its conference debut against guest team Macau (0-2).