Scottie Thompson voted as 2022 Player of the Year

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2022 03:41:52 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Acknowledging his superb athleticism and boundless energy and hustle, Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson has been voted by the fans as the 2022 Player of the Year. The Filipino fans made sure to rally behind the charismatic guard who bested NBA player and Japanese star Yuta Watanabe for the award. Thompson also […]

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Ginebra cruises past Converge, stays in hunt for quarters bonus

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:07:36 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Barangay Ginebra displayed its defensive prowess in the final frame and cruised to a 115-96 victory over Converge to remain in contention for the quarterfinals bonus in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Taking control for much of the contest, the Kings clamped down on […]

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Pogoy, Thompson star as Gilas survives Saudi to sweep 5th window 

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 23:25:11 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON With only one window left before the big dance in next year’s FIBA World Cup, Gilas Pilipinas is looking to be the team coach Chot Reyes and most Filipino fans had wanted – resilient and resolute. Put to a tough test in the second game of its Middle East trip, Gilas showed […]

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Ginebra’s Thompson puts on MVP performance as Gilas frustrates Jordan

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022 23:50:17 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Scottie Thompson’s 6-foot-1 frame may not be the most imposing for Gilas Pilipinas but there was no doubt that he played big as he figuratively towered over the taller and heftier Jordanians. The reigning PBA Most Valuable Player put up his best game for Gilas Pilipinas, flirting with a near triple-double to […]

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Brownlee on Scottie Thompson clutch trey: ‘That’s the MVP’

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2022 03:46:02 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Ginebra prolific import Justin Brownlee may have a good night in terms of scoring but he would willingly pass up on the game-winning shot if it is Scottie Thompson taking it. That was exactly the case Sunday night, Nov. 6 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum when Brownlee who had 33 points already […]

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MVP plum a toss-up between Ginebra’s Thompson, TNT super rookie Williams

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:02:00 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Scottie Thompson’s run of form that led to a PBA Governors’ Cup Best Player of the Conference award has put him in serious consideration to win the coveted Most Valuable Player. But the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel star is likely to face stiff competition from TNT rookie Mikey Williams in what could […]

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Thompson describes vital three as lucky shot, but Cone says it was pure shot

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 02:10:13 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Scottie Thompson described his dagger three that sealed Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s 115-110 win over Meralco in Game 5 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals as a “lucky shot.” Thompson’s trey from way out gave the Gin Kings a 105-97 lead with 2:16 left in the fourth quarter and a much-needed gap […]

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Being a role player, Thompson says BPC award very special

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 03:12:21 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Scottie Thompson said his PBA Governors’ Cup Best Player of the Conference award is a testament that even a role player like himself can win one of the league’s highest individual honors. Thompson claimed the biggest accomplishment of his flourishing career when he was hailed as the best […]

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TnT nears PBA Finals

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2019 13:00:40 +0000

Terrence Jones became the first import since Alaska’s Galen Young in the 2004 Fiesta Conference to register four triple-doubles in a tournament, posting 15 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists to put TNT closer to the championship series for the first time since the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup.

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