Santos happy to take back seat to Reid, Fajardo in SMB offense
Arwind Santos.
For a some Most Valuable Players, the notion of being put in a supporting role may be a tough pill to swallow.
Not for 2013 MVP Arwind Santos.
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Santos said Wednesday he doesn’t mind being more of a support player to import Arizona Reid and 2014 MVP June Mar Fajardo.
“I’m perfectly happy with me being a support player,” Santo said who now receives less touches with Reid and Fajardo taking the bulk of the offense.
“Why would I force myself into a situation where there are other people who can do the job?”
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As Reid shoulders the offensive load in one of the forward spots, Santos takes the defensive duties while spotting up for a few uncontested three-pointers.
Still, the one-time MVP is happy with what his two teammates have done in the Governors’ Cup Playoffs.
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“I’m proud of those two,” Santos said.
