Ginebra forward Japeth Aguilar dunks during the PBA Governors Cup against Phoenix. – PBA Image
MANILA, Philippines — Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone was full of praise for Japeth Aguilar after the Gin Kings’ victory in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Friday night.
Aguilar was a deserving player of praise from Cone for leading Ginebra to a much-needed win.
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“He’s, dare I say it, playing MVP-caliber here in the first round,” a beaming Cone said after his team’s 110-101 win over Phoenix at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
“He’s been very consistent throughout this first round. He’s getting into position well, we’re finding him, taking advantage of mismatches on the court. He’s playing great.”
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Aguilar finished with a conference-high 31 points, along with four rebounds, two assists and a steal, as Ginebra finally recorded back-to-back wins in the tournament.
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Entrusted to be the team’s go-to man in the paint following the departure of Christian Standhardinger, Aguilar is entering his 14th season in the league and appears to have found the fountain of youth, recapturing his prime.
“I’ve never seen a player with Japeth’s athleticism at 37 years old,” Cone said.
“He’s still an incredible athlete. To be able to play at that athletic level at 37 is just a miracle.”
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