SGA adds Richardson, Larrier for Dubai tourney

On Monday, Strong Group Athletics (SGA) announced the addition of former NBA player Malachi Richardson and journeyman forward Terry Larrier to their roster ahead of the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship.

Head coach Charles Tiu expressed his excitement about having players who can help spread the floor for star center DeMarcus Cousins, noting that Richardson is a great shooter with professional attitude.

Richardson, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard selected 22nd overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, has played for teams like the Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors before going overseas to Israel, Italy, Poland, Indonesia, and Mexico.

Larrier, a 6-foot-7 small forward from New York, brings extensive international experience to SGA, having played in leagues across Europe, South America, and Asia, including Sweden, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Romania, Venezuela, South Africa, and Qatar.

Joining Richardson and Larrier are Filipino talents such as Rhenz Abando, Dave Ildefonso, Jason Brickman, Allen Liwag, Tony Ynot, and Justine Sanchez, alongside DeMarcus Cousins and Andray Blatche.

SGA will compete in the Dubai tournament from January 24 to February 2, aiming to reclaim the crown after falling just short of the title last year.