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LA Tenorio ends a extremely profitable 12-season run with Barangay Ginebra as he joins Magnolia as its new head coach, leaving his former Gin Kings teammates with combined feelings
MANILA, Philippines – As a lot as LA Tenorio’s former Barangay Ginebra teammates are pleased for him for his subsequent profession transfer, they can not assist however really feel a tinge of unhappiness that he’s now not with the staff.
Tenorio leaves the Gin Kings after a extremely profitable 12-season run with the membership as he joins Magnolia because the Hotshots’ new head coach.
He spent nearly his whole Ginebra stint competing alongside Japeth Aguilar, who additionally obtained to play with Tenorio for Ateneo and Gilas Pilipinas.
“I’ll at all times help him it doesn’t matter what. It’s bittersweet however I’m pleased for him. I’m praying for him and I want him all the most effective,” stated Aguilar in a mixture of Filipino and English.
“For me, he’s nonetheless part of Ginebra.”
Resident Gin Kings import Justin Brownlee has the identical sentiments, having performed with Tenorio his whole PBA profession since he joined the Gin Kings in 2016.
It was Brownlee’s arrival that turned issues round for the Gin Kings, who’ve since gained seven championships after an eight-year title drought.
Nevertheless it was additionally Tenorio’s management and veteran savvy that allowed Ginebra to thrive on the largest stage as three of these seven championships noticed him topped Finals MVP.
“To be sincere, 9 years within the Philippines taking part in for Ginebra, I really feel like he’s been my second coach on the ground,” stated Brownlee. “I want him nothing however the most effective. It’s like a bittersweet sort of feeling.”
“Clearly, Magnolia’s in all probability Ginebra’s largest rival. I can’t wait to see what the Manila Clasico goes to be like, seeing LA on the opposite facet. However I’m positively pleased for him.”
Taken beneath Tenorio’s wing after being drafted by the Gin Kings because the fifth total choose in 2015, Scottie Thompson has blossomed into among the finest gamers within the league and a mainstay within the nationwide staff.
For starters, Thompson has gained an MVP award and a pair of Finest Participant of the Convention plums, his do-it-all play incomes him the belief of head coach Tim Cone each at Ginebra and Gilas Pilipinas.
Thompson, although, regrets that Tenorio’s run with the franchise resulted in heartbreak because the Gin Kings did not win a championship final season, shedding to San Miguel in Recreation 7 of the Philippine Cup semifinals.
“It’s simply too dangerous that we weren’t in a position to give him a great exit final convention,” stated Thompson.
“We’re nonetheless not used to him being on the opposite facet. However that’s life right here within the PBA. We simply should preserve shifting ahead.”
For Ginebra rookie RJ Abarrientos, he’s merely grateful for the possibility to be taught from Tenorio, even only for one 12 months.
“It’s like a 50-50 feeling of unhappy and pleased. I’m unhappy as a result of he’s not going to be within the staff anymore,” stated Abarrientos. “I’m grateful as a result of I nonetheless obtained to be his teammate earlier than he turned to teaching.”
“I’m pleased with him. He actually deserves to be a coach.”
Taking on the Hotshots’ teaching reins comes with large expectations, contemplating that Magnolia has not gained a title in seven years.
After their final championship run within the 2018 Governors’ Cup, the Hotshots reached the finals three extra instances however finally fell in need of the grand prize.
However Tenorio’s teammates are assured that he’s as much as the duty.
“I do know he’s going to be an important coach and he’s going to do an important job over there,” stated Brownlee. – Rappler.com
