Veteran Stanley Pringle joins Rain or Shine Elasto Painters on a two-year deal

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters enjoyed a strong ongoing Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup campaign, reaching the semifinals before being eliminated by the Grand Slam-seeking San Miguel Beermen.

The Rain or Shine management wasted no time following their Philippine Cup exit. On Tuesday, July 15, they significantly strengthened their roster by signing veteran guard Stanley Pringle to a two-year deal after he became an unrestricted free agent.

The Elasto Painters announced Pringle’s signing on their social media platforms, stating:

“Welcome to the Rain or Shine family, Stanley Pringle. We are excited to announce that the former No. 1 overall pick in 2014 and four-time PBA champion is joining the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters after signing a two-year deal as a free agent. With his talent and championship experience, he will be a valuable addition to the team as we chase greater heights in Season 50. Let’s get to work, Stanley!”

Pringle previously joined Terrafirma Dyip on July 13, 2024, along with Christian Standhardinger and a 2023 first-round pick from Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, in exchange for Isaac Go, Stephen Holt, and another 2023 first-round pick. He averaged 13.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game for Terrafirma in the Philippine Cup. However, with the team’s future uncertain, his contract was not renewed, allowing him to enter free agency.

JUST IN: The Rain or Shine ElastoPainters announced that they have acquired the services of veteran guard Stanley Pringle.@ABSCBNNews 📷Rain or Shine/Facebook pic.twitter.com/OmiKCCUFDu

— Rom Anzures (@romwelanzures) July 15, 2025

The seasoned Pringle brings vast experience to a Rain or Shine roster filled with young talent, including Adrian Nocum, Gian Mamuyac, Anton Asistio, Andrei Caracut, Keith Datu, and Santi Santillan — all of whom were instrumental in the team’s run to the Philippine Cup semifinals.

A Filipino-American, Pringle began his professional career in Belgium with the Leuven Bears and also played in Poland, Ukraine, and Indonesia before being selected as the first overall pick by NorthPort Batang Pier in the 2014 PBA Draft.

Respected throughout the league, Pringle is a four-time PBA champion, the 2015 PBA Rookie of the Year, 2020 Best Player of the Conference, 2018 scoring champion, and a seven-time PBA All-Star, among numerous other accolades.

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