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Christian Standhardinger’s crucial plays late in Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s 115-110 win over Meralco that led to a 3-2 lead in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals showed why he has been one of the team’s unsung heroes in the series.

Christian Standhardinger nailed the buzzer-beating basket against his former team as Barangay Ginebra came from behind to beat NorthPort, 87-85, and barge back into the win column of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Friday night, July 30 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

Christian Standhardinger showed off his left-handed shooting skills during Ginebra’s 96-81 win against Blackwater in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City on Friday, July 23.

Stanley Pringle scored 19 points, while Christian Standhardinger added 11 points and 19 rebounds as defending champion Barangay Ginebra San Miguel claimed its first win with a 96-81 beating on Blackwater Bossing in the 46th PBA Season Philippine Cup at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City.

FIBA Asia executive director Hagop Khajirian said any changes with regards to eligibility issues like the one affecting the Philippines will have to be made with a careful approach.

Stanley Pringle is looking forward to another team up with Christian Standhardinger once Barangay Ginebra San Miguel starts its defense of the PBA Philippine Cup crown.

Greg Slaughter, who was recently dealt by Barangay Ginebra San Miguel to NorthPort for Christian Standhardinger, said that he was not told of any possible trades upon his return from the United States near the end of 2020.

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone understands the expectations from fans for them to dominate the PBA Philippine Cup after the acquisition of forward Christian Standhardinger.

NorthPort coach Pido Jarencio said the opportunity to get Ginebra’s 7-footer in Greg Slaughter was something they can’t pass up.

Ginebra fans on social media expressed mixed emotion after learning the trade between PBA big men Christian Standhardinger and Greg Slaughter.

Slaughter’s stint with Ginebra, the only team he played since being drafted first overall in 2013, came to an end Friday, March 5, 2021, when he was shipped to NorthPort in exchange for Christian Standhardinger.

Christian Standhardinger expressed his appreciation to the NorthPort Batang Pier after being traded to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in exchange for Greg Slaughter.

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone compared the Christian Standhardinger-Greg Slaughter trade to a celebrated swap that happened twice while expressing confidence that both players will benefit from the change of surroundings.

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel acquired the services of Christian Standhardinger from NorthPort in exchange for Greg Slaughter, the PBA announced Friday, March 5, 2021.

NorthPort insists it has no plans of trading star big man Christian Standhardinger, even for the right price.

A series of offseason moves is expected to unfold as the PBA lifted the trade suspension on Monday, three months before the target opening of the 46th season.

If there's one thing that NLEX coach Yeng Guiao would forever cherish from the historic PBA bubble season, it's the camaraderie that developed not just within his team but also the entire league.

Phoenix's main gunner Matthew Wright will certainly be a marked man once the PBA Philippine Cup resumes on Tuesday after topping the scoring leaderboard midway through the bubble season.