Kelly Williams seemed to have a change of heart.

After retiring from basketball, veteran big man Williams decides to return to the PBA as he signed a two-year contract with the TNT KaTropa, the team announced on Thursday, March 4.

The former PBA Most Valuable Player shocked fans and even his own team TNT after announcing his retirement September last year.

But Williams backtracked on his decision as he reunites with a KaTropa crew that fell short of the grand prize in the previous Philippine Cup.

“Kelly really missed playing ball and wanted to come back to help the team,” TNT team manager Gabby Cui told Rappler.

Williams’ comeback comes after Chot Reyes returned as head coach for TNT, which is looking to reclaim its old glory as it endures a six-year championship drought.

Reyes and Williams won 3 titles together for the KaTropa.

Its core from its finals run still intact, TNT is expected to once again contend for the All-Filipino crown, which will be defended by Barangay Ginebra.

“[Williams’] leadership and experience will help us achieve success in the upcoming conference,” Cui said. – Rappler.com