Coach Jorge Gallent explains the reason behind replacing Jordan Adams with Sheldon Mac, citing defensive concerns against potent imports like Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.
Basketball fans wondered why San Miguel Beer opted to replace Jordan Adams for Sheldon Mac .Adams seemed to be perfect fit for the Beermen, who helped the league's all-time winningest squad to a 3-2 record through the first round of the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup.But the Indonesia Basketball League three-point champion was eventually replaced by Mac, who on Wednesday night, debuted in SMB's 119-114 win over NLEX.SMB coach Jorge Gallent explained the reason behind the import switch.
We wanted to try import-to-import because we were having a hard time when Jordan was getting Brownlee,' said Gallent following the Beermen's vengeful win against the Road Warriors.The SMB mentor feels Adams might have a hard time matching up with the prolific TNT import if ever their paths cross in the playoffs.'He hasn't played Rondae yet. He might have a hard time,' said Gallent.Mac had a decent debut in the win versus NLEX, logging 16 points, a rebound and an assist.
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