Menk says he'll spend rest of career in GlobalPort

MANILA – Former PBA Most Valuable Player Erik Menk said he is likely to retire as a GlobalPort Batang Pier after years of playing for Ginebra San Miguel.

The 39-year-old power forward recently signed up with GlobalPort, which secured his rights from the Gin Kings.

“This is my third team in the PBA. At this point of my career, it’ll just be nice to just stick [with this team],” he told Spin.ph’s Snow Badua.

Menk played his peak years with Ginebra, but declined after he got saddled by injuries.

He found new life outside the PBA by joining the San Miguel Beermen in the ASEAN Basketball League.

Menk, however, said he cherishes his years with Ginebra. “I had some of the best moments of my career and some of the best moments of my life wearing that uniform.”

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GlobalPort working to get Menk: report

MANILA, Philippines – GlobalPort is reportedly working on a trade that might land them another big man in former PBA Most Valuable Player Erik Menk, according to an online report.

Spin.ph’s Snow Badua, quoting an unnamed source, reported that the GlobalPort management is eyeing the 6-foot-6 Filipino-American.

The 39-year-old recently teamed up with Asi Taulava to tow the San Miguel Beermen to the 2013 ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) championship.

Menk's presence is expected to beef up GlobalPort’s roster, which includes Jay Washington, Jondan Salvador, Enrico Villanueva and Kelly Nabong.

The Batang Pier is undergoing a re-building process with the acquisition of rookies Nico Salva, Terrence Romeo and RR Garcia.

It also recently got hold of rookie Justine Chua after shipping off Isaac Holstein to San Mig Coffee.

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