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| It's Caguioa's team. But Tenorio's show. |
He's won in high school, he's won in college and ultimately, in the professional ranks. When he was (surprisingly) traded to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, he not only became a winner, he instantly became a house hold name.
"The best point guard in all of Philippine basketball TODAY wears jersey number 5 for Ginebra."
Not a lot of people could argue with that. Jimmy Alapag? He's up there, he used to hold the throne-- but that was when he could play a full 40-45 minutes non-stop without any injuries to think about. Alex Cabagnot? He had a brief run with the crown. Jayson Castro? Still too quick for his own good at times. Our idol Paul Lee? He's a (extra half-rice) combo guard.
It's easy to argue for Tenorio as the PBA Commissioner's Cup Best Player of the Conference with a statl-ine of almost 14 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists a night. He is the catalyst for any and all Ginebra attacks. Even when reigning PBA MVP Mark Caguioa was on board, everyone knew that Ginebra would only go as far as their prized point guard would take them.
After all, scoring 30 points a night is a joy to watch, and it could earn you some cheap wins. But it's a different matter altogether when everyone is a threat on offense and is ready to play the game because they know that they'll see and get some time with the basketball.
"Yung tipong mas sisipagin kang rumebound, kasi alam mong bibiyayaan ka ng magandang, pang AKTVCenter na highlight assist nung point guard mo."
So stats isn't a concern. The players and media votes? Check. Tenorio's a down-to-earth guy who is just a natural born leader. He is respected and loved by his peers. He only has great words for teammates and adversaries (he gave the Alaska Aces' Sonny Thoss a shoutout a few games back and called him still "the Best Big Man in the PBA" today).
Oh, and he pretty much gift-wrapped the Jones Cup trophy for the country last time we checked.
L.A. Tenorio, BPC. Agree or not?
Not a lot of people could argue with that. Jimmy Alapag? He's up there, he used to hold the throne-- but that was when he could play a full 40-45 minutes non-stop without any injuries to think about. Alex Cabagnot? He had a brief run with the crown. Jayson Castro? Still too quick for his own good at times. Our idol Paul Lee? He's a (extra half-rice) combo guard.
It's easy to argue for Tenorio as the PBA Commissioner's Cup Best Player of the Conference with a statl-ine of almost 14 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists a night. He is the catalyst for any and all Ginebra attacks. Even when reigning PBA MVP Mark Caguioa was on board, everyone knew that Ginebra would only go as far as their prized point guard would take them.
After all, scoring 30 points a night is a joy to watch, and it could earn you some cheap wins. But it's a different matter altogether when everyone is a threat on offense and is ready to play the game because they know that they'll see and get some time with the basketball.
"Yung tipong mas sisipagin kang rumebound, kasi alam mong bibiyayaan ka ng magandang, pang AKTVCenter na highlight assist nung point guard mo."
So stats isn't a concern. The players and media votes? Check. Tenorio's a down-to-earth guy who is just a natural born leader. He is respected and loved by his peers. He only has great words for teammates and adversaries (he gave the Alaska Aces' Sonny Thoss a shoutout a few games back and called him still "the Best Big Man in the PBA" today).
Oh, and he pretty much gift-wrapped the Jones Cup trophy for the country last time we checked.
L.A. Tenorio, BPC. Agree or not?
Wala sa finals ginebra kung wala LA. #BPC na.wlang duda.
ReplyDeletenung last game lang sya smabog, the entire conference tahimik ung laro nya... Abueva na yan,, kaso mas malakas ang hatak ni LA in terms of voting..
ReplyDeleteLA will win BPC! Talent, Stats and ATTITUDE wise. He's a good example for the people watching PBA than his competitor.He will surely get most of the media and players vote as well :)
ReplyDelete.2 lang lamang ni abueva sa stats at mas mabenta si LA sa media, at mas maraming smc teams at maraming inggit ky abueva na kapwa players
ReplyDeleteDagdag na rin ang pag-iisip ng mga inggiterong at haters media/players na kesyo di pa nananalo ng BPC si LA at rookie pa lang si abueva ( tulad ni Castro na Pity Vote ) 99% ky LA na to