br1an_016 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 siguro powell is an a lister import pero sana madala nya ginebra sa championship... problema is that he has a very short time to gel with his team mates Sana lang wag mag ala Renaldo Balkman! Quote Link to comment
Kazekage.Gaara Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 This just in. I don't know kung April Fool's Day news ito pero to be submitted daw today is a trade request for the team. Josh Urbiztondo and Dylan Ababou for RR Garcia and a 2015 1st round pick. Wag naman sana. Lalong mababaon sa limot si Forrester nyan. Quote Link to comment
photographer Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) New import Josh Powell vows to bring former teammate Kobe Bryant's 'k*ll mentality' to GinebraFrom: Richard DyApril 1, 2014, 11:42 amhttp://contents.spin.ph/image/josh-powell-4114.jpg"That's one of the reasons why me and him (Kobe Bryant) go along so well. I have a certain mentality that's the same as his, go out there and just k*ll," says new Ginebra import Josh Powell. Richard DyFORMER Los Angeles Lakers big man Josh Powell said he's well aware of the challenging situation he has put himself in the moment he agreed to play for Barangay Ginebra just last weekend. But just hours after his arrival from Los Angeles, the 6-8 former North Carolina State standout said he's ready to face the high expectations of the Ginebra fans while taking with him the "k*ll mentality" he said he developed while playing alongside Laker great Kobe Bryant. "At the end of the day, you know the (Ginebra) fans are obviously passionate about this team, but (I'm coming here at Ginebra) with just a k*ll mentality. That's it, point blank period," Powell shared to Spin.ph just after his one-hour practice with the Gin Kings on Tuesday morning at the Green Meadows gym. The soft-spoken Powell said the "k*ll mentality" is something he shared with the 'Black Mamba' during their two seasons together with the Lakers, eventually producing two straight NBA championships in 2009 and 2010. "That's one of the reasons why me and him (Bryant) go along so well. I have a certain mentality that's the same as his, go out there and just k*ll," he said. "Go hard and have fun, but it starts in practice, because it translates in the game." Powell, a six-year NBA veteran who is coming off an impressive stint in the Chinese league, will be replacing Leon Rodgers with just three games left in the team's elimination round schedule. While fans hope the NBA veteran forward could be the Gin Kings' 'messiah' who could salvage the team's sputtering Commissioner's Cup campaign, Powell said he is coming in with just the simple goal of fitting in to the team's overall goal. "For me, what's in my head, it's talking (with his teammates). Communicating is a big thing to get the team going," said the 31-year-old Powell, who arrived at 6:45 on Tuesday morning. "And just rebounding, bring the energy, play after play, grinding and go hard." The well-built Powell will be making his PBA debut on Wednesday when the Gin Kings collide with the Meralco Bolts, a team that is also unveiling new import Darnell Jackson, a former NBA veteran as well. Ginebra is currently mired in the eighth and ninth spots with its 2-4 record along with Barako Bull, a situation that doesn't sit well for a lot of the Gin King fans this conference. Still, Powell is hopeful that Ginebra fans will be patient and just rally behind their favorite team as they try to sweep their last three elimination round assignments. Jackson, the Miami Heat's second round draft choice in 2008, is no stranger to Powell, having played against him in the Chinese Basketball Association. The incoming Ginebra import last played for the Guangdong Southern Tigers, where he averaged 16.6 points and 9.9 rebounds in 42 games, while Jackson saw action for the Shanghai Sharks, logging in 19.6 points and 11.2 rebounds in 37 games. Edited April 1, 2014 by photographer Quote Link to comment
junix Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 if this is any indication then we ginebra fans will be expecting improved plays and good results. hopefully the Ws will start to pile up. http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/new-import-josh-powell-vows-to-bring-former-teammate-kobe-bryants-k*ll-mentality-to-ginebra Quote Link to comment
ray004 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 puro vow tong mga import na to. ganyan din si rodgers.. i'll just wait and see if powell can back up his words. Quote Link to comment
azraelmd Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Mayabang tong josh powell ah....he gets along well daw with kobe pa??? ....Also being a prima donna from various reports....his stat line from the chinese league isnt that impressive naman...mas maganda pa nun kay jackson ah....if thats the case...(based on the stats ha).... Mukhanh sa mga local players ang difference.....gin locals vs bolts locals...Anyway...lets wait and see... Gins have to win all the remaining 3 games....KAMPIHAN NA!!!! Quote Link to comment
super123 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hope he can live up to his prima donna ways. Usually sablay e Quote Link to comment
ray004 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 just how high can MC47 still make those jump shot at his age? http://www.pinoyexchange.com/pba/gallery_images/uploads/MC7_7657.jpg Quote Link to comment
numina Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 i never heard kobe mentioned 'k*ll mentality'... tsk ... tsk .. Quote Link to comment
RED2018 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 i never heard kobe mentioned 'k*ll mentality'... tsk ... tsk .. Mukhang mayabang nga si Powell...but on a positive note, sabi nga ni Rico Maiehoper mabuti ng mayabang kaysa sa mabait- madalas kasi na kapag mayabang may ibubuga; wag lang sana puro hangin lang, haha! We'll see tonight... Quote Link to comment
junix Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 just how high can MC47 still make those jump shot at his age? http://www.pinoyexchange.com/pba/gallery_images/uploads/MC7_7657.jpg well he is still one of the best rebounding guards in the pba. Quote Link to comment
game_boy Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 i never heard kobe mentioned 'k*ll mentality'... tsk ... tsk .. maybe it was kobe---saya Quote Link to comment
photographer Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 well he is still one of the best rebounding guards in the pba. Taas ng jumpshot. See you later........... Quote Link to comment
numina Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 eto yung nakita ko nearest about ''k*ll mentality'... ang layo hehehehe http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-news-kobe-bryant-speaks-about-the-black-mamba-mentality/2014/03/01/http://rapgenius.com/Lil-wayne-kobe-bryant-lyrics#note-424340http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2014/03/10/jodie-meeks-adopts-kobe-bryants-no-excuses-mentality/ pero looking forward sa game mamaya... hopefully he will live up to expectations.... 1 Quote Link to comment
darksoulriver Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Baptism on fire mmya si Powell lets see kung ang pagiging primadona nya ay mayroon nman saysay! Quote Link to comment
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