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The current roster of the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel is the most blockbuster lineup the team ever had. Ginebra was known to have under rated players such as Wilmer Ong, Benny Cheng, Terry Saldaña and many more. In today's tight competition in the PBA you must have a team roster with star caliber of players that can contribute anytime they are needed.
Individually all the players of the Barangay are super stars in their own ways and generations. Once an MVP, first round picks, super star from other teams, national team members, mythical team members and super stars from college basketball.However, one player for the Kings does not have flashy individual titles as other team members but truly have the heart to be part of the never say die team.
Even before Mark Caguioa was sidelined for his knee injury it is all about him. He (MC47) is scoring an average of more than 20 point per game. Vernan Macklin, with those high flying dunks. LA Tenorio, with his great leadership. Kerby Raymundo and Jayjay Helterbrand, for just currently playing good for Ginebra against Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. Cris Ellis, for his fancy slam dunks. Billy Mamaril, doing a great job on guarding opponents import and making the perimeter shots.
Those are just some of the team best players but who really is the most under rated player for the current roster of the Kings? He is Rob Labagal, the most under rated player for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel but he is one of the most hard working player for the team. Every time he is given a chance to play he is always showing how much he love the game.
Rob was a big help for Ginebra's 6 winning streak this conference. He serves as 2nd unit for the team and setting up the play for his team mates every time LA Tenorio needs a breather. He is being left by opponents alone to double team other Ginebra players but he is able to make it as an advantage for the team when he is open because he is able to make shots. He also has the courage to sacrifice his body to guard the main point guard if the opponent during his time on the court.
No appreciation and Less credit is being given to Rob Labagala, unfair? Maybe not. A chance to play in the PBA is a big thing plus the factor that he is part of the most famous team in the league. But thus he needs fan appreciation and media credits? Definitely he do not need all of that. He just need the fans and media's RESPECT as a professional player. In addition, as a point guard for Ginebra, HE HAS the HEART and the SPIRIT of being a Barangay Ginebra Player that no any other point guard in the league has.
P.S. It is my decision to write this article to make other Ginebra Fans think about their thoughts about this player. Some are just not happy with Rob Labagala being part of the team. But as a Ginebra Fan, we must study the history of the team. We won championships not having a blockbuster players but under rated players like Rob.
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