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EXCITEMENT is on a high following news of the PBA’s planned resumption in a bubble configuration at Clark, Pampanga.
The 2020 Philippine Cup, which has been stagnant for over half a year, can finally continue, albeit in a compressed environment, with the target date set for October 9.
But just like what the NBA showed, just because there are no fans present doesn’t mean the action isn’t going to be as intense.
One thing that has remained consistent since the games were last allowed was that June Mar Fajardo, the six-time reigning PBA MVP, will still be at bay for the restart as he continues to recover from a fractured tibia.
It means it’s open season for the players heading to Clark, making it one of the wildest races not only for the championship but also for the Best Player of the Conference award.
The last time Fajardo did not win the BPC trophy at the Filipino conference was in his rookie season when Jayson Castro won it in 2013.
If captured by the TNT slasher, in none other than his home province of Pampanga, it would take him to second place among multiple winners in six, breaking his current tie with legend Danny Ildefonso.
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But as favored as he is, Castro has a slew of players chasing him.
Fresh out of his 2019 Governors’ Cup Finals MVP nomination, Geneva forward Japeth Aguilar is looking for his first BPC trophy when he finally comes out of his shell and has shown the maturity to be the best ace of the Gin. Kings.
Christian Standhardinger is also on the rise after his stellar performance at the last NorthPort conference allowed him to capture the BPC trophy at the 2019 Governors’ Cup. And if you can take the Batang Pier great distances inside the bubble, don’t rule out that win the plum in consecutive tournaments.
Last season’s Rookie of the Year, CJ Pérez, is also one of the leading candidates for the award, but his candidacy will only go hand in hand with the success he can bring to Terra Firma.
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The best escorts can also fix surprises given the unpredictability within the bubble, with Magnolia’s Paul Lee, NLEX’s Kiefer Ravena, Alaska’s Jeron Teng, TNT’s Roger Pogoy and Geneva’s LA Tenorio and Stanley Pringle expected to make their own. arguments.
It’s also been a decade since James Yap won his only BPC trophy, and how appropriate it would be for him to get hooked on other hardware while leading Rain or Shine into contention.
NorthPort’s Sean Anthony, Phoenix Super LPG’s Matthew Wright, Meralco’s Chris Newsome and Blackwater’s Mac Belo have always been strong contenders, as seen in previous seasons.
Of course, don’t discount Calvin Abueva, if you finally get his clearance, as he’s been itching to prove himself for the Fuel Masters for over a year. How cute would it be for him to get the BPC award in his first season back?
But the firepower of San Miguel should not be underestimated.
Fajardo may not be with the Beermen inside the bubble, but there is still a bevy of contenders from his camp, from ever-present leaders Arwind Santos (two-time BPC winner), and one-time winners Alex Cabagnot and Chris Ross. , to shooter Terrence Romeo and Mo Tautuaa, who we should say was Best Player of the Game in the only match to be played this season.
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Players should be careful though, as individual stats can only take you so far, as team success also weighs heavily when it comes to these discussions.
Still, we expect no less from what has already been an unpredictable season.
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