Ginebra import Justin Brownlee in opposition to San Miguel within the PBA Governors’ Cup.–PBA IMAGES
Barangay Ginebra has but to see its low season gambit of reeling in new expertise in alternate for veteran presence repay, however certainly one of its pillars is aware of that such a situation is simply across the nook.
“It’s a little bit difficult, however we’re nonetheless attempting to get to know all people,” the import Justin Brownlee stated not too long ago. “You realize, operating the triangle offense isn’t straightforward. It’s a difficult offense to attempt to be taught and have lots of success early.”
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The group darlings injected youth into their roster by buying and selling for Stephen Holt and Isaac Go for Christian Standhardinger, a constant contender for the league’s MVP and BPC honors, and Stanley Pringle.
Included in that deal was a Draft Day swap that the Gin Kings ultimately used to select RJ Abarrientos, a younger playmaker who made waves in South Korea after which performed in Japan.
The 1-1 Gin Kings, who’re slotted in Group B, have but to see consistency from their new guys.
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Holt and Abarrientos have taken turns displaying out for the membership, with Holt, who gained Rookie of the Yr honors final season whereas with the Dyip, scoring 14 within the loss to Rain or Shine and Abarrientos 13 in a 108-102 win over San Miguel final Sunday.
Go, in the meantime, has hardly been the impression participant he was with Terrafirma.
Brownlee isn’t making a mountain out of a molehill. As an alternative, he’s how his new teammates have been attempting to make issues work for the nice of the membership.
“I obtained to present the blokes lots of credit score,” he stated. “They’ve been going onerous at it. They’ve been actually centered and locked in.”
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