June Mar Fajardo gets Player of the Week nod from scribesMANILA, Philippines — Needing a late push to salvage a playoffs berth in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, June Mar Fajardo came and delivered the goods for the San Miguel Beermen. The five-time MVP submitted big numbers in the Beermen’s back-to-back wins for the period July 8-14 that assured the team of a berth in the eight-team quarterfinals. Fajardo averaged 22.5 points and 14.5 rebounds as San Miguel beat Phoenix (128-108) and Rain or Shine (89-87) one after the other. The dominant performance had the big man Cebuano native running away with the PBA Press Corps-Cignal Player of the Week honor. The 29-year-old San Miguel stalwart imposed himself inside for 22 points and 14 rebounds as the Beermen whipped the Fuel Masters last July 10.

Source: Philippine Star July 20, 2019 06:11 UTC