Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone knew Justin Brownlee so well that he’s confident that the resident Kings import can figure it out and immediately bounce back even after a dismal showing in Game 2. *Ginebra head coach Tim Cone was hardly worried about Justin Brownlee's shooting slump (PBA...
Filipino import Kairi “Kairi” Rayosdelsol and coach Denver “Yeb” Miranda had successfully steered Onic Esports to a second straight title in MPL Indonesia Season 11. *Coach Yeb (middle) and Kairi (third from right) celebrate with the rest of the members of the Onic Esports (Onic Esports...
Scottie Thompson and his ability to complete triple-double feats in a game could be a good barometer of how well Ginebra plays according to Kings head coach Tim Cone. *Scottie Thompson challenges the defense of JP Erram (PBA Images)* Thompson actually did just that in the Kings’ masterful 102-90...
Game 1 was a tale of two teams showing contrasting effects of a week-long break before an all-important collision. *Justin Brownlee goes for a block on Rondae Hollis-Jefferson's off-balanced shot (PBA Images)* On one side, Barangay Ginebra, the defending champion of the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup...
It may still be uncertain whether LA Tenorio will be present for Barangay Ginebra during its title showdown against TNT but the veteran court general remains to be the inspirational leader for the team. While admittedly still a very emotional subject not just for head coach Tim Cone but also the...
The upcoming best-of-seven collision against TNT is bound to be something extraordinary for Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone. *Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone (left) and TNT coach Jojo Lastimosa (PBA Images)* After all, it will be the first time that a familiar face, someone he admitted was...
The line has been drawn and both teams have fired the early warning shots in what is expected to be a dream duel between two of the most talented squads in the league. *Barangay Ginebra and TNT are bracing for war in the 2023 PBA Governors' Cup Finals. (Mark Balmores)* Defending champion Barangay...
For a team that was riding the crest of a league-best nine-game winning streak and taking on a team left at the cellar of the standings, it’s easy to think that the match would easily be a walk in the park. *Coach Duckeyy of Bren Esports (Photo from MPL Philippines)* But not for the...
TNT head coach Jojo Lastimosa is confident of coming into his first PBA finals appearance as a head coach despite facing his long-time mentor and Ginebra coach Tim Cone. *TNT interim tactician Jojo Lastimosa is facing his former mentor Tim Cone in his first PBA finals appearance as head coach (PBA...
Bren Esports head coach Francis “Duckeyy” Glindro is giving much of the credit to his team's success to assistant coach Vrendon “Vrendon Lin” Pesebre. *Coach Vrendon Lin has been a key factor to Bren Esports' success (MPL PH photo)* While Duckeyy serves as the head coach, it was actually...
There are coaches who became so good that they changed the game but there are only few who became so great that they impacted their players’ lives. Coach Panda steers RSG Philippines to MPL Season 9 title and MSC 2022 championship That’s exactly the philosophy behind RSG Slate Philippines head...
RSG Slate Philippines head coach Brian “Panda” Lim is tempering expectations on his new-look team, noting that the squad still needs time to blend and find the perfect chemistry. Photo from RSG Slate PH The defending MSC champions will be without two of their main five that won the regional...
