In 2001, the Metrostars merged with the Batangas Blades and the coalition team won that year's championship. Unfortunately, the league did not last long and Adducul ended his career in the MBA with the Pangasinan Waves in 2002.
The passage describes the merger of two teams, the Metrostars and Batangas Blades, which led to a championship win in 2001. However, the league's short lifespan resulted in Adducul retiring from the MBA after playing for the Pangasinan Waves in 2002.