RUDY HATFIELD CALLS IT A CAREER AFTER 14 YEARS

RUDY HATFIELD CALLS IT A CAREER AFTER 14 YEARS

MANILA -- Barangay Ginebra San Miguel star forward Rudy Hatfield has retired.

After 14 years of an illustrious PBA career, the player known as the H-Bomb has decided to focus on his family and ministerial obligations abroad.

Hatfield broke the development to his teammates during the team’s first day of practice Monday.

The 35-year-old wingman is known for his brute force in the paint, making him one of the most relentless rebounders in his era averaging 10.9 points and 9.7 boards while playing for Tanduay, Pop Cola, Coke and Ginebra.

Hatfield won a championship with Coke in 2002 and again with Ginebra in 2008.

The hard-nosed cager was sorely missed by Ginebra fans in 2011 after he decided to retire the first time, which eventually became a short leave of absence when he returned a few months later.

Hatfield’s departure will definitely leave a big vacuum in the frontline of Ginebra, who are still hoping to get veteran Asi Taulava in the fold.

Malaking kawalan si H-bomb pero magandang balita din to para sa iba, lalong lalo na kay PRM, kaya dapat magpakitang gilas ka na ngayong governor's cup..