GINEBRA MAGIC

It's Not How You Start but How You Finish

From 0-4, Barangay Ginebra will enter the semi finals against Talk-and-Text. After the slow start of the conference barangay ginebra goes 7-7 including 6 game winning steak. With things not going into their way the team never break apart but instead they ties up with everyone and put their faith and trust to each other. That's the formula of coach Al Francis Chua.

Timely Trade

Everyone was shocked with the last trade happened before the trade deadline last Thursday March 18, 2013. Ginebra acquired streak shooting point guard Josh Urbiztondo from the Barako Bull Energy Cola for Keith Jensen a seldom used forward and a 2nd round draft pick. Another Guard? With the Mark Caguioa out of the game because of his injury.

In-And-Out Game

With Vernon Macklin being doubled inside the shaded area. The team changed their game plan. The In-and-Out game. Giving the opportunity to Kerby Raymundo and JJ Helterbrand to  once again showcase their talents. Vernon Macklin is willing to give to ball to anyone who is free to shoot the ball and he is not forcing to take diffucult shots. Another key for this style is the newcomer Josh Urbiztondo who can attack the basket and pass the ball to open players.

FAITH OVER PRESSURE

Coach Al Francis Chua giving all out trust to his Import Vernon Macklin. I told Vernon na "I'll Stick with you If you miss freethrows, you miss freethrows but I trust you." VMACK,a 47 percent free throw shooter, hits two important free throws of the game. His weakness became the offensive last weapon of the team.

"Sabi ko sa kanila sa dugout before this game (against rain or shine), Manalo, Matalo may practice pa rin tayo bukas." said chua. Giving all his trust to ever single player of the team. 

READY FOR THE DEJAVU

Whoa.. It seems like will be witnessing a dejavu of the what happen last 2008. 5 years ago, Barangay Ginebra was on the same place right now. Having a slow start of 0-5 (2008) but the team still managed to go up to the finals and crowned as the Fiesta Conference champions. I can still remember how a man came and brought a difference. (Chris Alexander) and now it's Vernon Macklin time.