Barangay Ginebra’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup campaign will begin on Wednesday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City against Rain or Shine instead of its anticipated conference opener against Rain or Shine, which was postponed by Typhoon Karding.
The game on Sunday between Ginebra and Converge was postponed, giving the Gin Kings additional time to integrate newcomers Jamie Malonzo and Von Pessumal into their system.
At 5:45 p.m., they finally started their campaign to defend the championship they previously won with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, who were champions in 2016.
The Elasto Painters want to get off to a winning start in their rematch with coach Yeng Guiao after a failed attempt.
Earl Clark, an NLEX import, led the Road Warriors to a 96-90 victory against the E-Painters and their six-year coach with 26 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists.
The Elasto Painters anticipate doing better in their second appearance after additional rehearsal sessions with Guiao.
They are confident they must act now since they are up against a great Ginebra team that has become far more formidable with the addition of Malonzo and Pessumal.
Malonzo, according to Ginebra coach Tim Cone, has the potential to become the league’s most adored baseball team in the future.
“Young, athletic, long, and powerful describe Jamie. What is there to dislike? He is a talent that we can develop over the next years, “Cone said of the former La Salle star they received in exchange for Prince Caperal and Arvin Tolentino, two key players in their three-year playoff appearances, as well as their first-round draft selection in 2023.
“To obtain him, we had to make many sacrifices. a star-studded young athlete, a big shooter, and our first-round choice. It was a pricey purchase “Observed Cone
Ginebra Response
Ginebra had to send Kent Salado and experienced sharpshooter Jeff Chan to the Batang Pier in order to make room for Pessumal.
“For the last several years, Von has been forced to play second fiddle to the legendary Marcio Lassiter, which has prevented him from securing a regular position and playing time with SMB. We’re going to offer him the chance to establish a position with us and see where it leads him. Players sometimes simply need a change of scenery. We’ll see whether Von qualifies for that “added Cone.
However, both must become used to the Kings, just as Guiao must with his former squad, which now only consists of Gabe Norwood, Beau Belga, and Jewel Ponferada.
Additionally, if import Steve Taylor is to aid the ROS cause, he will undoubtedly have a lot of work to do. (SB)
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