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Fresh off leading the Barangay Geneva Kings to the PBA Philippine Cup title, decorated head coach Tim Cone recently revealed a big secret to his success: playing his point guard.
In his recent title win, the 62-year-old bench strategist had court general LA Tenorio, who finally found his slot in the “bubble” after undergoing a laparoscopic appendectomy procedure before his trip to Clark, Pampanga. .
In the final series against TNT, the 36-year-old took his game to another level and averaged 13.6 points, 6.2 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game in his five games over Tropang Giga. More than numbers it was Tenorio’s steady hand in the clutch, leading the Kings to their first all-Filipino conference title in 13 years. Tenorio was finally named Finals MVP.
“I have been lucky enough to train some really good point guards. Before, Johnny Abarrientos and now LA. I’ve really been blessed, ”Cone said during his appearance on former PBA Commissioner Noli Eala’s Power and Play show.
Cone previously worked with former league MVP Johnny Abarrientos during his time at the helm of the Alaska franchise. That partnership led to a “grand slam” for Alaska in 1996.
The American coach was also amused by the irony that he is a staunch defender of the famous “triangle offense,” which typically needs a tall point guard.
“It’s a lot of fun because, throughout my career, I wanted to be a Triangle kid. I wanted to be like the Chicago Bulls, and I’m always looking for that Scottie Pippen, you know, that tall point guard who can handle the ball. And I end up doing my biggest hit with two of the youngest guys in the PBA, ”Cone said. (JNP)
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