New Ginebra import Macklin quick to impress teammates in practice

HE lacks sleep and is still battling jetlag, yet new Barangay Ginebra import Vernon Macklin has already made a big impression on teammates.

“Ang lakas niya. Talagang nangangalabaw siya sa ilalim,” said Ginebra forward Rico Maierhofer at the end of the Kings’ practice on Monday at the Xavier School gym.

“Bigat bantayan,” he added.

Maierhofer even recalled one play during the three-on-three drills where Macklin put an emphatic finish on an alley-oop pass by Kerby Raymundo with a slam dunk.

“Ang lupit 'nung dunk niya. Puyat at may jetlag pa yun ... kaya tingin ko mas lalakas pa siya,” added the newly-wed Maierhofer.

Another Ginebra big man, Willie Wilson, described Macklin as a Denzel Bowles type of import who can make a big difference inside the paint with his size and behind-the-basket moves.

“Ang lapad niya, na may kilos, na malakas mag post up,” said Wilson, who guarded Macklin during the one-hour drill which coach Alfrancis Chua precisely called to size up Herbert Hill’s replacement.

Both Maierhofer and Wilson, though, want to see their new reinforcement in five-on-five drills before making a full assessment on Macklin.

The former Florida Gators stalwart joined Ginebra’s drills after arriving early Monday to take over from Hill, who was shipped out after the Kings’ 0-3 start to the season.

Aside from Maierhofer, Raymundo and Wilson, also present during the mini-practice were Rob Labagala, Elmer Espiritu and Keith Jensen.

This early, Labagala is sure Macklin will be a lot better than the out-of-shape Hill.

“Tingin ko mas okay ito, kasi may diin yung laro niya eh. Saka nakita ko yung mga bantay niya kanina sa drills napapa-atras,” bared Labagala.

When asked about his first impression with his new team, Macklin said he is happy to join the country’s most popular ballclub.

“Practice is pretty cool, we did some plays ... can’t wait to play with them,” said Macklin.

SOURCE: SPIN.ph

ayus to parang kuntento ang team mates nya sa mga pinikikita ni macklin sa praktis gogogo ginebra

Sana nga mag fit si Macklin sa team. At least this time good impressions ang nasabi ng locals at mukhang nabubuhayan sila ng morale sa nakita nila. Lets hope they can go for W streak this time.

nice .....................

sana hindi lang sa practice magaling.kasi si hill nung umpisa ng practice nya mganda rin ata ung sinasabi tungkol sa kanya

ganda ng mga comments ng players ahh. let's see..

kung totoo man yan, may legit low post threat na tayo at inside banger pa, bagay yan sa team lalo na't yan ang kulang sa team naten ngayon yung intimidating presence

sana sya na nga ang hinihintay natin...

Impression kay Hill dati eh out of shape.. Pero mabait.
Mabait din kaya si Macklin? Hmmm.. Kasabihan to ni PRM.

^ hindi daw mabait si macklin, dahil sumakit ang katawan nya sa kababantay ...............

Sabi ni PRM dati kapag mabait alam mo na pero ngayon ano kaya sasabihin nya nung binangga sha

maangas daw eh..

MR. FAST wrote:Sabi ni PRM dati kapag mabait alam mo na pero ngayon ano kaya sasabihin nya nung binangga sha

Salbahe at walang modo sa sariling kakampi.. Hehe.
Ok lang yan PRM pra hindi ka mabaitan sa kanya.. Nagdidilang anghel ka eh.

“Tingin ko mas okay ito, kasi may diin yung laro niya eh. Saka nakita ko
yung mga bantay niya kanina sa drills napapa-atras,” bared Labagala.

baka naman may moy-a

ASTIGinebra wrote:

MR. FAST wrote:Sabi ni PRM dati kapag mabait alam mo na pero ngayon ano kaya sasabihin nya nung binangga sha

Salbahe at walang modo sa sariling kakampi.. Hehe.
Ok lang yan PRM pra hindi ka mabaitan sa kanya.. Nagdidilang anghel ka eh.

Totoo naman kasi yung sinabi nya karamihan ng magagaling na import may angas at shempre lately mo lang mapapansin na mabaet pala sha