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New Ginebra import Macklin quick to impress teammates in practice By Snow Badua

 

February 18, 2013, 06:22 pm

 

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If Vernon Macklin's first practice is a reliable gauge, Ginebra may soon be headed to a turnaroundc after a woeful 0-3 start with Herbert Hill. Jerome Ascano

HE lacks sleep and is still battling jetlag, yet new Barangay Ginebra import Vernon Macklin has already made a big impression on teammates.

 

“Ang lakas niya. Talagang nangangalabaw siya sa ilalim,” said Ginebra forward Rico Maierhofer at the end of the Kings’ practice on Monday at the Xavier School gym.

 

“Bigat bantayan,” he added.

 

Maierhofer even recalled one play during the three-on-three drills where Macklin put an emphatic finish on an alley-oop pass by Kerby Raymundo with a slam dunk.

 

“Ang lupit 'nung dunk niya. Puyat at may jetlag pa yun ... kaya tingin ko mas lalakas pa siya,” added the newly-wed Maierhofer.

 

Another Ginebra big man, Willie Wilson, described Macklin as a Denzel Bowles type of import who can make a big difference inside the paint with his size and behind-the-basket moves.

 

“Ang lapad niya, na may kilos, na malakas mag post up,” said Wilson, who guarded Macklin during the one-hour drill which coach Alfrancis Chua precisely called to size up Herbert Hill’s replacement.

 

Both Maierhofer and Wilson, though, want to see their new reinforcement in five-on-five drills before making a full assessment on Macklin.

 

The former Florida Gators stalwart joined Ginebra’s drills after arriving early Monday to take over from Hill, who was shipped out after the Kings’ 0-3 start to the season.

 

Aside from Maierhofer, Raymundo and Wilson, also present during the mini-practice were Rob Labagala, Elmer Espiritu and Keith Jensen.

 

This early, Labagala is sure Macklin will be a lot better than the out-of-shape Hill.

 

“Tingin ko mas okay ito, kasi may diin yung laro niya eh. Saka nakita ko yung mga bantay niya kanina sa drills napapa-atras,” bared Labagala.

 

When asked about his first impression with his new team, Macklin said he is happy to join the country’s most popular ballclub.

 

“Practice is pretty cool, we did some plays ... can’t wait to play with them,” said Macklin.

 

 

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Macklin is a tough inside operator. Medyo pagod pa nga 'nung naglaro. He'll be okay with the team, just what they needed. Anyway, the locals will take care of the perimeter and farther shots. His free throw percentage 'though has left much to be desired. Bottomline, he's way way better and more valuable then Hill.

 

The trouble is all of the teams have become competitive, including their selection of the imports. Thus, palyers' chemistry, locals' effort, and coaching will be the decisive factors.

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Mukhang magiging short lived ang pag co coach ni long hair.

i am not a fan, i just feel that alfrancis is not a right fit... he might be good during the amateur days, but this is the big league... look at his stint in tanduay and sta lucia... it will speak for itself.... until he wins bigtime, i will always believe he is not the right person for my fav team....

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