DESPITE the on- and off-court controversies hounding him, several PBA teams are still pursuing this problematic wing player from his current team, which is very much determined to release him.
A source told the Buzzer Beater that at least four teams submitted trade proposals to the problematic player’s current team but one team reportedly has the edge in getting him.
The source added that the team with the edge included in their offer a player who has close relations to the head coach of the problematic forward’s squad.
“Syempre iba din ‘yung advantage kapag ‘yung inoffer mo ay ‘yung may kaugnayan sa coach ng kabila. Actually win-win situation din kasi si problematic player kababayan naman ng coach nang nag-offer,” he said.
He added: “Pero siyempre hindi rin naman balewala ‘yung offer ng ibang teams kasi sila mayroon talaga silang quality players na puwedeng maka-entice sa team ni problematic player especially maliliit sila.”
“Sana lang talaga kung saan man mapupunta si problematic player ay magtino na siya,” the source concluded. “Isa siya sa mga pinakamagaling sa liga, ‘yun lang nasisira siya ng ugali niya.”
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Javee Mocon continues making a statement. He played a key role in Rain or Shine Elasto Painters’ second consecutive semifinals appearance in the Commissioner’s Cup despite late import woes in the eliminations.
In 10 games dating back from the stretch run of the elims all the way to the semis, Mocon averaged 13.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists as the Elasto Painters stayed at .500 mark with an even 5-5 (win-loss record).
The crucial job the former San Beda star did in helping the Painters secured a second consecutive semifinals berth this season earned for him the PBA Press Corps Rookie of the Month for July.
It was the third time Mocon earned Rookie of the Month honors after likewise being named last February and April. Other candidates for the honor included Bobby Ray Parks of Blackwater, CJ Perez of Columbian Dyip, and NorthPort’s Robert Bolick.
Of the four, Perez, last year’s top overall pick, had the best average for July with 22.3 points per game, 8.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists but the Dyip fell short again of making the playoffs.
Parks, the No. 2 draft pick, steered the Elite to a 3-3 record as the third seeded team – the highest elimination round finish in franchise history – with averages of 20.2 ppg. 7.8rpg. and 3.3aspg but they lost to the Painters in the quarterfinals.
NorthPort also achieved a first franchise best of ending as the No. 2 seeded team going to the playoffs behind Bolick’s 18 ppg. 5.0 aspg. and 3.5 rpg. But they failed to take advantage of their twice-to-beat advantage in the playoffs after losing to the San Miguel Beermen./PN
