Tag: Fajardo
Dominic Fajardo gets salary bump amid stellar play for NLEX
NLEX Road Warriors’ Dominic Fajardo in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—After NLEX defeated Magnolia in the PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday, the Road Warriors erupted into cheers so loud it was hard to miss from the hallways of Ninoy Aquino Stadium. What the team was cheering about, more than just the victory,…
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Fajardo says San Miguel can’t relax heading into long break
San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—June Mar Fajardo warned San Miguel Beer against complacency after a 2-0 start in their bid to defend the PBA Philippine Cup crown. Led by Fajardo, the Beermen squeaked past the TNT Tropang Giga, 91-89, on Sunday at Ynares Center, Antipolo. San Miguel won’t play again…
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June Mar Fajardo, San Miguel survive TNT
San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo.–PBA IMAGES ANTIPOLO CITY — San Miguel flaunted its poise on Sunday night to weather TNT, 91-89, and annex a second straight victory to open its title retention bid in the PBA Philippine Cup. Reigning Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo, still recovering from his calf problem, delivered 15…
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PBA: ‘Healthy’ June Mar Fajardo triumphant in return from injury
San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo plays in the PBA Philippine Cup opener. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel opened its PBA Philippine Cup campaign with some good news. In the Beermen’s 109-97 win over Rain or Shine at Araneta Coliseum on Friday, June Mar Fajardo saw action after being sidelined for a few weeks. To…
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Standhardinger, June Mar Fajardo top picks in PBA All-Star Draft
San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo and Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger fight for the ball during the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Japeth Aguilar selected Christian Standhardinger with the first overall pick before Mark Barroca went with June Mar Fajardo in the PBA All-Star Draft held Monday night at TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City.…
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Legend at other end of GOAT debate says Fajardo isn’t done yet
Chris Ross snuck into the frame of a TV interview of June Mar Fajardo and with just a few words, reignited the debate on whether the seven-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) has reached peerless level in Philippine basketball. “He’s the GOAT (Greatest of All Time),” Ross said as he interrupted the Fajardo interview amid confetti…
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June Mar Fajardo to play through sore calf in Game 6
San Miguel Beer center June Mar Fajardo during Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals against Magnolia. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel Beer star June Mar Fajardo has no plans to miss Game 6 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals on Wednesday despite nursing a sore left calf. Fajardo sustained the injury in the…
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June Mar Fajardo plays true to form in San Miguel rout
San Miguel Beer center June Mar Fajardo imposes his will in the pain against Magnolia in Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—If Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals proved anything, it’s that there’s a reason why June Mar Fajardo is a seven-time MVP, according to coach Jorge Gallent.…
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June Mar Fajardo says he still feels nervous in PBA Finals
June Mar Fajardo and the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Finals Game 1. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Despite the championship experience and accolades, June Mar Fajardo admitted he still feels nervous stepping on the PBA’s grandest stage. Even as a nine-time PBA champion reaching the Finals 12 times, Fajardo admitted that being in the Finals—the…
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June Mar Fajardo returns, forms a lethal tandem with Boatwright
San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo and Bennie Boatwright. –MRLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net June Mar Fajardo described import Bennie Boatwright as someone who can make his job easier as his return Friday gave a glimpse of how their combination could spell the difference in San Miguel Beer’s bid to win the PBA Commissioner’s Cup crown. “I…
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