On October 29 , 2017 , Standhardinger was selected 1st overall in the 2017 PBA draft by the San Miguel Beermen . He missed the entire 2017 – 18 PBA Philippine Cup while he played out his contract with the Hong Kong Eastern in the Asean Basketball League . On May 9 , 2018 , Standhardinger played his first game with the Beermen during their 2018 PBA Commissioner 's Cup opener against the Meralco Bolts . San Miguel lost the game 93-85 . Standhardinger posted four points , five rebounds , two assists and two steals in his debut
2018 PBA Commissioner 's Cup
2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup
Christian Standhardinger