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PRINCE CAPERAL is playing as a king of rings for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel within the isolated kingdom in Pampanga known as Clark’s Bubble.
But for Gin Kings head coach Tim Cone, Caperal is living up to expectations.
“We are not surprised by Prince’s game in the bubble. I just needed the chance and with Greg [Slaughter] In absentia, he has been able to seize that opportunity, ”Cone told BusinessMirror on Thursday, admitting that they are missing the internal presence of 7-foot star Slaughter.
“We certainly miss Greg [Slaughter]. It would be crucial at the time of the playoffs, ”Cone said.
Caperal is mobile and agile in the shade and has a deadly perimeter shot; he is also throwing the net from beyond the arc. His numbers in the Philippine Basketball Association Cup of the Philippines that is played without the crowd talking about his strength: 14.5 points and 4.7 rebounds in four games.
“I’d like to say yes,” Caperal said when asked if he’s enjoying his best performance in his six-year PBA career under the best head coach and most popular team in the league.
“My motivation is how to help the team in whatever is necessary. I am simply taking advantage of all the opportunities they are giving, ”he added.
But Caperal said his game is still a work in progress.
“So far, there are many things to improve in my game in general, especially my one-on-one defense. Due to the lack of a great man in our line-up, I did my best to train during the running, ”he said. “I conditioned very well, and I think that’s one of the motivations: I’m ready all the time.”
Despite his spectacular streak after four assignments so far, the most successful PBA coach with 22 titles highlighted by two grand slams believes the knockout round has yet to get any more difficult.
“We’re just taking it game by game, hoping to build some momentum at the conference,” said Cone, 62. “With each game, we have been able to build some confidence. We have a difficult week with four tough opponents. It’s going to get harder. “
The 4-0 win-loss record is the best start for the Geneva franchise since the 1986 Open conference the team won.
Meanwhile, Meralco and Phoenix Super LPG are aiming for their third win in five games when they collide with separate foes on Friday at the University of Angeles Foundation gym.
The Bolts, who are in seventh place with a 2-2 record, battle the NLEX Road Warriors (1-3) at 4 p.m.
The Fuel Masters, still awaiting the return of Calvin Abueva, meet a struggling Magnolia team (1-3) at 6:45 pm
