BARACAEL EXCITED TO JOIN CROWD FAVORITE GINEBRA

MANILA - Sophomore forward Mac Baracael admits he was a big fan of Alaska back in his elementary days, but when he started playing high level basketball, he never failed to dream of playing for crowd favorite Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.

A day after he was dealt to the Gin Kings in a complex 5-team, 10-player trade, Baracael bared his amazement at how passionate Ginebra fans are.

“Grabe ang popularity ng Ginebra, panahon pa ni Jawo. Pero ilang palit na ng player, ganun pa rin ang charisma nila,” Baracael told Solar Sports Desk.

In fact, the 6-4 Quezon province pride is now excited to hear the chants of Ginebra fans, which has booed him a lot of times, even while playing for the national team.

“Tingin ko mas madami pa magche-cheer sa 'kin ngayon kaysa nung nasa Gilas pa ako,” added Baracael while recalling his stint in the PBA with guest team Gilas Pilipinas back in 2010.

And this time, Baracael wants to fast forward time so he can start wearing his number 45 Ginebra jersey, with loud applause from fans resonating at the venue.

“Yun nga ang hinihintay ko ngayon, kung gaano kasarap sa tenga ang maging kakampi mo na ang crowd," said an enthusiastic Baracael.

“Pangarap ko talaga mapunta sa Ginebra, nung nalaman ko na-trade ako, happy ako kasi kinuha ka ng team gusto ko… ang sarap ng pakiramdam.”

But Baracael, however, did not hide his heartache in leaving Alaska, which tabbed him 6th overall in the 2011 draft.

“Marami din akong natutunan dun, pero I am hopeful na lahat ng nagawa at naibigay ko sa Alaska ma-doble ko dito sa Ginebra,” said Baracael, vowing to give more than 100% in practice and in games.

The 27-year old fleet footed wingman is also happy to reunite with former Alaska teammate LA Tenorio.

“Maganda na ang tandem namin dati sa court, tapos na-trade siya. Sana magpatuloy yun dito (sa Ginebra),” he added.

Meanwhile, the former collegiate heartthrob also has a message for the millions of Ginebra fans who welcomed him with open arms on Twitter and Facebook Tuesday.

“Thank you sa Ginebra fans sa pag welcome nila, ibibigay ko ang best ko para mas mapasaya sila.”

SOURCE: SOLARSPORTSDESK.ph

.............. kabs baracael ...............

“Pangarap ko talaga mapunta sa Ginebra, nung nalaman ko na-trade ako,
happy ako kasi kinuha ka ng team gusto ko… ang sarap ng pakiramdam.”

marami talagang player ang gustong mapunta sa Ginebra! kelangan pa bang imemorize yan

And this time, Baracael wants to fast forward time so he can start
wearing his number 45 Ginebra jersey, with loud applause from fans
resonating at the venue.

number 45 ang gagamitin nyang numero?

“Thank you sa Ginebra fans sa pag welcome nila, ibibigay ko ang best ko para mas mapasaya sila.”

Wag lang best, dapat very best! hehe.. patunayan mo sa Alaska na mali na natrade ka nila at patunayan mo din sa ginebra na karapat dapat ka ngang mapasama sa team.. goodluck

welcome MacBac! Just do what you do best!

“Pangarap ko talaga mapunta sa Ginebra, nung nalaman ko na-trade ako, happy ako kasi kinuha ka ng team gusto ko… ang sarap ng pakiramdam.”

akala ko ba sabi mo wag sana matuloy? anu ba talaga kuya???

panagarap mo lang


pero hindi pa tayo sure kung magtatagal kaba jan

Kung siya excited, ako hindi. sa mga tweets niya parang ayaw nga niya ma trade eh.

Siguro dahil di nya alam sa ginebra sha mapupunta #balimbing