Rhenz Abando. Photo from Anyang KGC
MANILA, Philippines—Rhenz Abando shone the brightest in the Korean Basketball League’s All-Star festivities at Suwon KT Arena on Sunday.
Abando kicked off his first All-Star participation by ruling the slam dunk contest. The former Letran standout garnered a couple of perfect scores with his two-handed 360-degree dunk sealing the victory.
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Abando then made it a double celebration by leading a team of Filipino imports with RJ Abarrientos and SJ Belangel to a 13-7 victory over the locals in the 3X3 game.
Abarrientos, the only Filipino import selected in the main All-Star Game, also played a key role in the win.
Abarrientos and Team Heo Ung, however, fell to Team Lee Dae-Sung, 122-117, in the All-Star Game.
The former Far Eastern University ace finished with three points, three rebounds and three assists.
Ha Yoon-Ki took home the All-Star Game MVP plum with 28 points on a blistering 14-of-17 shooting from the field.