Rain or Shine taps globe-trotting Jaylen Johnson as Commissioner’s Cup import

Rain or Shine has made a bold move for the PBA 50th Season Commissioner’s Cup, officially signing 6-foot-9 forward Jaylen Johnson as its import. Tasked with taking the Elasto Painters past the semifinals—where Deon Thompson left them last season—Johnson brings a wealth of experience from both domestic and international courts.

At 29, Johnson is no stranger to high-level competition. A Louisville product, he once signed a training deal with the Chicago Bulls before suiting up for the Windy City Bulls in the NBA G League.

 His professional journey also includes stints with the Iowa Wolves, Motor City Cruise, and Summer League appearances with the Indiana Pacers, reflecting a strong foundation in U.S. basketball circuits. 

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Yet Johnson’s game is truly global. He’s taken his talents to Uruguay with Nacional, Taiwan with Taipei Mars, Israel with Hapoel Hafia, and Turkey with Yalovaspor Basketbol. In between, he also competed in the Big3 3-on-3 league in the United States, showcasing versatility across multiple formats.

Adding to the storyline, Johnson shares a connection with rising local star Kevin Quiambao, his former teammate at the Goyang Sono Skygunners in Korea. Their reunion in Rain or Shine is expected to strengthen team chemistry and provide a spark for the Elasto Painters’ championship ambitions.

With a career that spans continents and competitive platforms, Johnson isn’t just an import—he’s a seasoned professional whose diverse experience could be the key to Rain or Shine’s deeper run in the Commissioner’s Cup. Fans can expect the towering forward to combine size, skill, and global savvy as he aims to guide the Elasto Painters beyond last season’s semifinal finish.

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