Barangay Ginebra guard LA Tenorio celebrates after hitting a clutch basket in the course of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals in opposition to San Miguel Beer.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines–LA Tenorio on Saturday thanked Barangay Ginebra as he formally introduced the top of his 19-year PBA profession to tackle a brand new problem as the brand new coach of sister workforce Magnolia.
Tenorio stated in a prolonged social media publish that it was the suitable time to tackle a brand new chapter after virtually 20 years of successful championships, representing the nation and surviving most cancers.
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“As a lot as I wish to imagine my work just isn’t accomplished and would like to play for Ginebra, alternatives and circumstances come up,” Tenorio stated as a part of his message that got here on the eve of the PBA Rookie Draft which shall be his first official act as Magnolia mentor.
“With the utmost belief and love of the San Miguel administration, my household and I imagine it’s best to take this chance and step into this subsequent chapter of my life on the planet of basketball—teaching,” he added.
The previous Ateneo star spent a lot of his profession with Ginebra, the place he performed for 13 seasons that resulted in seven championships. Tenorio additionally performed for San Miguel Beer and Alaska.
Tenorio accomplished his ultimate season in July, however not earlier than hitting a dramatic three-pointer in Sport 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup in opposition to San Miguel. It was additionally the identical month when SMC sports activities director Alfrancis Chua introduced Tenorio’s appointment.
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He’s taking over a Magnolia squad that has but to win a title because the 2018 Governors’ Cup. Tenorio took cost after the Hotshots spent 9 seasons below Chito Victolero. The Hotshots are selecting sixth total in Sunday’s Draft at SM Mall of Asia Music Corridor.
His announcement additionally got here on the heels of his current stint calling the photographs for Gilas Pilipinas within the Fiba U-16 Asia Cup in Mongolia the place he defended the workforce after coming below fireplace for dropping to Bahrain within the qualification for the quarterfinals recreation.
“In my new chapter as coach, I’ll proceed to provide my finest and serve the sport I like,” Tenorio stated. “As I stay part of the PBA household, this isn’t goodbye. Paalam sa jersey, pero hindi sa puso.”
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