Journeyman Jay-R Reyes hoping he has finally found a home at Ginebra

by **Ginebra Tambayan** Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:08 pm

Journeyman Jay-R Reyes hoping he has finally found a home at Ginebra

Jay-R Reyes looked like a man reborn during his debut for Ginebra on Sunday, scoring 10 points, grabbing nine rebounds, and issuing one assist in the runaway victory over the San Mig Coffee Mixers at the Big Dome. Snow Badua

AFTER eight seasons in the pro league, former University of the Philippines Maroons star center Jay-R Reyes is hoping he has finally found his home at Barangay Ginebra.

Reyes looked like a man reborn during his debut for Ginebra on Sunday, scoring 10 points, grabbing nine rebounds, and issuing one assist in the runaway victory over the San Mig Coffee Mixers at the Big Dome.

“I am really happy here. Marami pang nag-welcome sa akin tapos yung system ni coach, alam ko agad i-run," said the 6-7 slotman. "Sana ito na ang last team ko… sana dito na ako mag-retire.”

The least heralded among Ginebra's offseason acquisitions, Reyes immediately fit into coach Ato Agustin's system as he played quality minutes behind rookie Greg Slaughter and Japeth Aguilar in Ginebra's frontline.

No wonder he's happy.

“Yung play kasi ng Ginebra mas magkaka-freedom ka maglaro eh. Pwede kaming mabigyan ng bola sa gilid o ilalim, weakside seal… pag open ka sa perimeter, may go signal ka (na tumira),” he said.

“Ito yung sistema na hinihintay ko,” added Reyes, who averaged 4.39 points and 5.28 rebounds in 17 minutes of action with Meralco last season.

Asked how he feels playing alongside other marquee big men like Aguilar and Slaughter, Reyes said he knows his place in the team and doesn’t mind playing second or third fiddle.

“Basta ang mahalaga sa akin, maibigay ko role ko at makapag-contribute sa team,” said the journeyman who has had short stints with Rain or Shine, Air 21, and Alaska Milk. “Sa mga tune-up namin atsaka sa game kagabi, natutuwa ako kasi puro positive sinasabi sa akin ng coaching staff.”

The 29-year-old was acquired by Ginebra from Meralco via a one-on-one trade for Kerby Raymundo last October 22 - a deal that was initially condemned by fans of the league's most popular ballclub.

[For full story, see Reyes out to prove Ginebra made right call in acquiring him in Raymundo deal]

There were also reports that Ginebra may just be a pitstop for Reyes who may find himself on the move again soon - news which the former Maroon hopes isn't true.

“Ayoko na malipat sa iba … dito na lang sana ako. Gusto ko dito sa Ginebra,” he said. “Hindi ko na rin ini-entertain 'yung balita na baka malipat ulit ako. Maapektuhan lang ako.

"Basta ang sa akin, masaya ako dito ngayon at ibibigay ko ang lahat ng makakaya ko.”

Source: Spin.ph

by **MR. FAST** Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:10 pm

Tingin ko naman magtatagal yang si Reyes sa Ginebra, at sa Ginebra din lalabas yung laro nya..

First game nya sa Ginebra maganda naman pinakita nya, yung energy nya nandun basta maging consistent lang din sha sa mga outside shots nya para mas maging deadly pa yung trio towers naten..

Hindi rin mashado mappressure yang si Reyes dahil may katuwang sha na bigman sa loob..

by **betterhalf** Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:14 pm

basta maging maganda lang ang kalalabasan ng team ngaun season sigurado ako na magtatagal ka jan sa team pro ung jan kana mag retire mukhang mahirap pang sabhin yan sa ngaun..pro sana matupad ung gusto mo may pag ka angas ka rin mag laro at nagustuhan ko un. lalo na ung foul mo kay reavis parang turo lang ni jawo Journeyman Jay-R Reyes hoping he has finally found a home at Ginebra 250319431

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by ampogi Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:02 pm

kami naman mga nsd die hards are always wishing na ang mga players ay talagang magtagal sa team, pero minsan may mga pangyayari na hindi natin kayang control...just show your worth every game, the coaching staff and management will surely notice them.... Journeyman Jay-R Reyes hoping he has finally found a home at Ginebra 4289170525

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by raqui2101 Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:32 pm

ok naman ung first game nya... tignan pa rin natin kung talagang consistent ung laro nyang ganyan...
GO JR kaya mo yan, basta laging play hard lang...

by wnc19 Wed Nov 20, 2013 8:53 am

Just play as hard as you can, pasadong-pasado din sakin yung foul mo kay Reavis, tama lang yung turo ni Jawo, "No easy basket" hehehe

by **MR. FAST** Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:21 am

Ang gusto ko sa kanya yung palaban sha hindi sha umuurong.. kaso sa sobrang angas na napa lips to lips tuloy sha kay reavis Journeyman Jay-R Reyes hoping he has finally found a home at Ginebra 733906992

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by wnc19 Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:01 am

oo nga kabs, nasobrahan sa chest bump! naglapat tuloy hahaha

by nolzky83 Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:33 am

sweet nga nila eh labi sa labi

by ampogi Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:52 am

sure JR is a big addition to the frontline ng gins, matapang at may defense din...go go go JR...you're in and show you deserve it...may the force be with you!

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