(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer star slotman June Mar Fajardo again rewrote the PBA history books after winning his eighth Most Valuable Player award during Sunday's Leo Awards for Season 48.
MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer star slotman June Mar Fajardo again rewrote the PBA history books after winning his eighth Most Valuable Player award during Sunday's Leo Awards for Season 48.The MVP award added to an already truckload of trophy collection for the 'Kraken', who is coming off a healthy year this past season that allowed him to lead the Beermen to the Commissioner's Cup championship, followed by a runner-up finish behind Philippine Cup champion Meralco Bolts.
Legendary PBA figures Ramon Fernandez and Alvin Patrimonio used to hold the gold standard after winning four MVP awards each in their respective pro careers.The 34-year-old Cebuano big man defeated incoming Terrafirma slot man Christian Standhardinger and SMB wingman CJ Perez for the coveted award. Fajardo, Standhardinger and Perez, automatically earned spots in the Mythical First Team, along with Meralco's Chris Newsome, and NorthPort forward Arvin Tolentino.
Mar Fajardo Rewrites PBA History With 8Th MVP Award
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