The return of import Justin Brownlee, Scottie Thompson, Japeth Aguilar and Jamie Malonzo, as well as coach Tim Cone from the Gilas Pilipinas stint is expected to boost Barangay Ginebra, which will defend its title defense in the Commissioner's Cup when the PBA Season 48 opens on November 5.
Save for Malonzo, who only played in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Brownlee and Co. are coming off an Asian Games basketball gold medal finish in Hangzhou, China.LA Tenorio, who also served as one of Cone's assistants, will make his much-awaited comeback since recovering from colon cancer.
'We are looking forward to get everyone back so that we can focus on the tough task ahead.' Veteran guard Nard Pinto is also beaming with excitement, knowing the return of Brownlee and Co., as well as Tenorio's anticipated comeback will bring the energy to a Ginebra side that is looking to keep the Commissioner's Cup crown.'We're excited especially since we added another solid guard, whom we know can help the team,' said the 32-year-old Pinto.
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