‘Mas shooter’ yun ‘- Manila Bulletin

SMART CLARK GIGA CITY – TNT guard Roger Pogoy downplayed the comparison Barangay Geneva coach Tim Cone made with PBA legend Allan Caidic.

Cone said Pogoy reminds him of the famous “Triggerman” after the 28-year-old hotshot ignited with 34 points and single-handedly sparked Tropang Giga’s furious 18-point comeback in Game Four of the Philippines Cup Finals. Sunday night at the AUF Arena.

The Kings held on to the 98-88 victory and advanced to the pinnacle of the all-Philippine title thanks to LA Tenorio’s 3-pointers to cancel Pogoy’s 3-pointers.

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Still, Cone was stunned by the shooting of the young stalwart from Gilas Pilipinas who compared him to Caidic.

“It’s a completely different look, but the ability to get shots and shoot with your hands to your face and the guys flying by your side is Allan Caidic,” said the league’s most winning mentor who has 22 championships under his belt.

Pogoy ignored the comparison, acknowledging that he is still far from what the PBA Hall of Famer had achieved.

“I am still far from there. That was a better shooter and a better one for me, ”said Pogoy, who made 14 of 28 shots from the field, including 4 of 10 from beyond the arc.

The former FEU star has hit the best-of-seven series, shooting an average of 27.25 points on 45 percent from field goals.

The Minglanilla, Cebu native also became the first local player to score more than 34 points twice in a series of finals since Gary David did the feat at the 2012 Philippine Cup, according to the league’s chief statistician. , Fidel Mangonon III.

With Pogoy on fire, Cone jokingly refused to shake his hand at the end of Game Four and even said a “Tagalog curse” jokingly.

“I just laughed. He said he didn’t want to hold my hand because he was hot. ”