After more than three decades, Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone selected another Abarrientos.
Johnny Abarrientos holds the Barangay Ginebra draft jersey of his nephew RJ, who was picked by the Gin Kings at No. 3 overall at Sunday's PBA Draft. RJ was not at the draft because he is playing for the Strong Group Athletics-Pilipinas in the William Jones Cup.MANILA, Philippines –
“When we were drafting with Alaska and we had the third pick, there was Jun Limpot at No. 1, Vic Pablo at No. 2, and we were hoping for Vic Pablo, we had No. 3. We were hoping and hoping and hoping for Vic Pablo and they took Vic Pablo,” he told reporters at the sidelines of the draft. Despite trading away a 6-foot-8 bruising pivot man, Cone said that they just could not pass up somebody like Abarrientos.
While the situation was the same for the two Abarrientos, Cone stressed that the two have different playstyles. “He's gonna get that opportunity with us. We recognize him as a potential star. So, we're giving him that opportunity to try to shine.”#PhilstarPicks: Boost your daily routine with these 8 practical and exclusive dealsLevel up your gaming and snacking experience with new Hershey's Choco Balls!National U zeroed in on another volleyball title by routing Letran, 25-19,25-18, 25-21, to make it to the finals of the 2024...
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