MANILA, Philippines — LA Tenorio was back on the Barangay Ginebra bench on Sunday when the Gin Kings clashed with long-time PBA rival Magnolia in their Philippine Cup Manila Clasico elimination round match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The 40-year-old Tenorio was in civilian clothes and came in to support his team. The five-time PBA champion was just fresh from steering the Gilas Youth to the FIBA under-16 Asia Cup SEABA qualifiers championship behind a six-game sweep, including a clinical 70-40 rout of Indonesia in the final game. Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone said they intend to use the next few days to figure out how Tenorio can be eased back to the team's regular roster.
'He means a lot to the organization. He means a lot to the coaches and to his teammates.' The American mentor, who guided Ginebra to an 85-81 come-from-behind triumph against Magnolia, said Tenorio's a 'playoff-hardened' veteran, who they will need as the Gin Kings prepare for the playoffs. 'We want to have him around in the playoffs.
Says Ginebra Tries To Find Ways To Reinsert Tenorio Back
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