Speed gives Ginebra the edge

Speed gives Ginebra the edge



Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Siot Tanquingcen (left), 2012 Most Valuable Player Mark Caguioa and JayJay Heltrbrand (right) wear and display the team’s new jerseys at the Gateway Suites, Araneta Center, Wednesday. MANNY PALMERO


Expect the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Gin Kings to be a faster team in the coming 38th Philippine Basketball Association season.

Coach Siot Tanquincen said this yesterday as the team unveiled its new jerseys at the Gatweway Suites in Cubao, Quezon City.

“The whole team will be the architect of our new system of play,” said Tanquincen during a pre-launch press conference.

The introduction of new recruit, LA Tenorio, will not only add more speed to the Gin Kings, it will make them deadlier with their outside shooting.

And Tanquincen said once Tenorio’s stint in the FIBA Asia Cup is over, his presence will help bring their game to the next level.

“Great players find ways to be able to blend themselves to their team,” added Tanquincen.

Making up the rest of the Gin Kings roster are 2012 PBA Most Valuable Player Mark Caguioa, Jayjay Helterbrand, Erik Menk, Rudy Hatfield, Mike Cortez and Allein Maliksi.

The others are Kerby Raymundo, Willie Wilson, Billy Mamaril, Dylan Ababou, Rico Maierhofer and Robert Labagala.

Tenorio is among the new recruits, who will address the Gin Kings’ lack in height with their shooting.

The Kings’ other newbies are Chris Ellis, Keith Jensen and Elmer Espiritu.

“The never-say-die spirit of the team was first instilled into team in the early days of the squad, during the time of Robert Jaworski. Now,this spirit has molded the strength, character and courage which the team shows in every game,” said GSM marketing manager Nelson Elises.

“Our Ginebra San Miguel basketball team is one of the reasons why thebrand continues to enjoy the distinction as the number one selling gin in the world and the top-of-mind choice among consumers in the country,”said Elises, who unveiled the new game jersey with the team members and coaching staff before the media. Prior to the jersey unveiling ceremony and press conference, the Gin Kings also attended a short product orientation and mixology seminar. GSMI is in the middle of its “Lahing Ginebra” campaign about the enduring relationship of the well-loved gin brand to Filipinos for over a century now.


Source: Manilastandardtoday