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PETER June Simon has received many nicknames throughout his 16-year career at PBA.
But one that really stuck was Apostle Scoring, thanks to his penchant for delivering instant offense every time he plays for Purefoods.
Do you need proof?
Just take a look at his best offensive game on November 10, 2010 when he lit up for a career-best 42 points in B-Meg Derby Ace’s 102-97 win over Air21.
In that game, the Makilala, Cotabato-born dribbler made all of his 11 shots from inside the arc, buried two of his four 3s, and scored 14 of his 18 free throws to lead the Called to a win over the Express in the 2010. Philippine Cup.
That performance shouldn’t come as a surprise though, as in his time with Davao Eagles at the Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA), he already showed the ability to reach such scales.
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Almost a decade before the best performance of his career in the PBA, Simon lit up with 41 points when Davao beat the Nueva Ecija Patriots, 112-105, at the Araullo Gymnasium in the city of Cabanatuan as he minced the defenders. rivals on November 14, 2001..
Although he never got close to another 40-point game in his career, Simon has always been a legitimate threat to warm up.
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According to the records of the PBA chief statistician, Fidel Mangonon III, Simon’s second-best score was just a month away from the highest night of his career, as he added 35 points on December 17, 2010 in the double win. of B-Meg 106-97 in overtime. about then-newcomer Meralco in Game One of his quarterfinal series.
The Called finally swept the Bolts in that series, but lost to Talk ‘N Text in six games in the semifinals.
The 5-foot-11 killer also scored 32 points in the 2006 Philippine Cup in Coca Cola’s 114-73 blast of Purefoods on December 13, 2006.
With him playing perfect music with his longtime partner James Yap, the Chunkee Giants took first place and captured the championship, beating Red Bull by six.
Meanwhile, Simon’s highest scoring night in an import-laden conference came at the 2007 Fiesta Conference, where he scored 31 points on May 13, 2007.
That, however, came in a loss when Guinevere edged Purefoods, 117-105 in that game.
Although he never won the scoring title in his career, Simon’s value to the Purefoods franchise could not be more emphasized as seen in him winning the Mr. Quality Minutes award twice, first in 2008 and second in 2014, where he was a vital piece at the San Mig Coffee Grand Slam.
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