THE Air21 Express have decided recently not to to match Alaska’s one-year offer to 6-foot-7 free agent Ervin Sotto two days ago for his own good, said Air21 team manager Lito Alvarez.

Alvarez said he is wishing Sotto all the best in all future endeavors in his career especially with new team, the Alaska Aces.

“I’m very happy that Ervin Sotto has signed a great contract with the Aces,” said Alvarez. ” We really wanted to keep him but Alaska’s offer was really good. I’m also hoping his career with Alaska will improve.”

According to reports, Alaska offered Sotto a one-year contract amounting P100 thousand a month and he is set to sign the contract early next week. The Express management did not match the offer.

Sotto, who will play back up center to 6-foot-8 starter Sonny Thoss, had an average of almost 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game last season for the Express.