Ferrer ready for whatever role Cone gives him

Barangay Ginebra picks Kevin Ferrer in the special draft. Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Kevin Ferrer knows that it would take more than just his talent to succeed in the PBA.

“Iba na dito. Kailangan mo talaga mag-mature,” Ferrer said after attending Ginebra’s first practice session on Friday.

Ferrer believes that whatever reputation he had built in UST and in the amateur level should be thrown out the window as he eyes to make a name for himself in the pros.

But now, he still has a long way to go as starting with regaining his conditioning back.

“Syempre kailangan ayusin yung conditioning. Yung defense ko din naman, nanggagaling din sa kundisyon ko. Medyo nangangapa pa, pero tiwala naman ako na unti-unti lang, aayos din ang lahat,” he said.

Ferrer witnessed first hand how coach Tim Cone works, meeting the team for the first time for its preparation for the 2017 Philippine Cup before having a walkthrough of Ginebra’s basic plays.

With veterans guiding him, the lengthy forward thinks that it wouldn’t take him that long before he finally fits in with the team.

“Nakukuha ko na rin naman yung plays. Sana mas makuha ko pa yung sistema ni coach sa mga susunod na araw,” he said. “Gagawin ko lang yung laro ko at kung ano mang role ang ibibigay sa akin ni coach Tim.”