Barangay Ginebra Kings

[brun0magtangol]

Is Kerby injured? parang nawawala na siya sa rotation ng big men...

 

A place for Kerby Raymundo

Kerby Raymundo, a certified All-Star, now comes off the bench for Barangay Ginebra and his minutes are dwindling but coach Siot Tanquingcen says it’s not an indication of an inability to produce in the PBA Philippine Cup.

 

In Ginebra’s 97-90 win over Rain Or Shine at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last Sunday, Raymundo collected only two points and two rebounds in six minutes. The man called The Kid had sat out three of the last four outings and in the game he played, the former Letran star from Bataan went scoreless. He’s averaging 7.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 15.1 minutes so far.

 

Somehow, Raymundo has lost his spot in Tanquingcen’s primary rotation. Since his three-day confinement in a hospital for a viral infection a few weeks ago, he hasn’t been the same. Billy Mamaril and Rico Maierhofer have started 11 straight games for Ginebra in the frontline, leaving Raymundo to share bench chores with Rudy Hatfield and Willy Wilson as their relievers.

 

Raymundo, 31, played only five games in 2010-11, recovering from a knee injury, but rebounded to average 9.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 25.3 minutes in 45 contests last campaign. He left B-Meg to join Ginebra starting the second conference last season and had 19 starts in 29 outings under Tanquingcen. Because of Ginebra’s depth, Raymundo never got to play the three spot and instead alternated at four or five. Raymundo has been known to play three positions in the past, making him an extremely valuable commodity. Lately, Raymundo has been designated to play five, posting up back-to-the-basket and using his quickness to spin away from low block defenders.

 

“Kerby’s a professional,” said Tanquingcen. “It’s always a tough decision which players to use because there are only so many minutes in a game. I’ve talked with Kerby and he understands what we’re trying to do. It’s not easy. We’re making adjustments after losing Dylan (Ababou) and Mike (Cortez). Everyone is sacrificing for the good of the team. One adjustment that’s working is playing three guards with L. A. (Tenorio), Jay-Jay (Helterbrand) and Mark (Caguioa). The veterans know how to close out games, they’re our reliables.”

 

Ginebra came from 18 points down to stun Rain Or Shine, outscoring the Painters, 55-33 in the second half. Tenorio broke out of a scoreless first period to fire 11 of his 20 points in the fourth. He also compiled seven rebounds, 10 assists and two steals. Six players grabbed at least seven rebounds each as Ginebra controlled the boards, 59-51, by committee. Caguioa, as usual, kept the Ginebra flag flying when Rain Or Shine threatened to break away in the first half and wound up with 18 points, 10 in the second quarter. High-flying Chris Ellis delivered 15 points and seven rebounds while Mamaril, fitting in nicely at center, had 12 points and nine boards.

 

Ginebra has won four in a row and will play Air 21 on Friday, Barako on Dec. 2 and Talk ‘N’ Text on Dec. 9 close its elimination schedule. Theoretically, the Barangay is still in contention for either first or second place in the standings. Finishing in the top two guarantees a twice-to-beat advantage in the first wave of playoffs.

 

Now that Ginebra’s on a winning streak, Raymundo’s future appears to be in doubt. It would be a different situation if the Barangay was losing. Is Raymundo looking for a new home where his talents will be put to full use? Could he be a better fit in another team where he is able to play multiple positions?

 

Source: Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star

 

tama, one cannot argue with success, pero they are playing different teams every week now... how long will the current formula will carry the team in the future... in a series when you gotta play the same team a number of times in succession, dito papasok ang lalim ng line-up, in every position, - ang number ng option ng team to counter and react sa adjustment ng opposing team.

 

Kerby is noticeably not his usual self... problem with him is coming off injury kelangan nya makabalik sa condition... and limited talaga game playing minutes niya.. pero sa times na ipinapasok siya madals sablay mga galaw at he's making poor shot selection... even for such a limited playing time sana maka swerte siya to be productive to gain his self confidence and earn him more playing minutes... IMHO

[ray004]

honestly i pity kerby raymundo. he's a good player but he seems cannot achieve his full potential. he's always overshadowed by other players. sayang ang talent and skills ni kerby.

[pcarlo16]

Ginebra San Miguel sa Araneta sa Sunday! takits mga kabarangay!

[napatuwad13]

tama, one cannot argue with success, pero they are playing different teams every week now... how long will the current formula will carry the team in the future... in a series when you gotta play the same team a number of times in succession, dito papasok ang lalim ng line-up, in every position, - ang number ng option ng team to counter and react sa adjustment ng opposing team.

 

Kerby is noticeably not his usual self... problem with him is coming off injury kelangan nya makabalik sa condition... and limited talaga game playing minutes niya.. pero sa times na ipinapasok siya madals sablay mga galaw at he's making poor shot selection... even for such a limited playing time sana maka swerte siya to be productive to gain his self confidence and earn him more playing minutes... IMHO

 

 

Number 3. position kasi dapat si Kerby para lang siyang si Cyrus nung nasa Ginebra.

[munchkins and donuts]

honestly i pity kerby raymundo. he's a good player but he seems cannot achieve his full potential. he's always overshadowed by other players. sayang ang talent and skills ni kerby.

 

 

IMHO, there's no reason to pity him. The guy has been in the league for so long. He was basically the franchise player before he was traded to Ginebra. The guy overshadowed players with potential before just the same way.

 

Other players in the roster have equal talent and skills, and a basketball game can only field 5 players at a time. It was a coaching decision to bench Kerby. Ganun talaga. Kung mabangko si Rico M or si Wilson ganun din ang sasabihin. One or two players are bound to be benched.

Edited November 30, 2012 by munchkins and donuts

[ray004]

IMHO, there's no reason to pity him. The guy has been in the league for so long. He was basically the franchise player before he was traded to Ginebra. The guy overshadowed players with potential before just the same way.

 

 

i disagree..james yap was the franchise player of purefoods before kerby went to ginebra. the reason why i pity him is because when he gets the opportunity for him to be recognize as a legitimate mvp contender/franchise player/or simply a team go to guy, he would suffer an injury or at times get benched. coincidence or necessity for the team, still his solid status in the pba is yet to be achieved. i guess that's a good reason why i should pity the player who paid his dues..

[ray004]

Great win by Ginebra over Air21!

[*kalel*]

its a good win... i think they should no longer tinker w the line up... the plays executed were shades on their championship days

[ong]

http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/photo-chris-ellis-dunks-against-air-21http://http//www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/photo-chris-ellis-dunks-against-air-21

 

 

ANG GALING NI ELLIS!

[munchkins and donuts]

Believe in Siot! Haha.

[*kalel*]

i think playing kerby off the bench is not bad after all and he should be a 2 offensive option when he is on the floor.. i think he can play good if hatfield plays 4 w him

[brun0magtangol]

i think playing kerby off the bench is not bad after all and he should be a 2 offensive option when he is on the floor.. i think he can play good if hatfield plays 4 w him

mahilig kasi si hatfield sa mga extra short passes inside the lane...madalas si kerby ang recipient of those xtra passes.. sana lang kerby convert those passes into assists for h-bomb.

[ong]

its our time to shine Chris Eliis

[*kalel*]

sana wag sila maging complacent mamaya vs rb

[ray004]

ano kalaban mamaya?