Chan excited to learn from Cone, reunite with Tenorio at Ginebra | Inquirer Sports

Chan excited to learn from Cone, reunite with Tenorio at Ginebra

By: - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ
/ 03:55 PM June 18, 2018

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Veteran swingman Jeff Chan hopes to give Ginebra a much-needed boost to win its last three games and make the playoffs.

Chan was acquired by the Gin Kings on Monday in a trade with the Phoenix Fuel Masters in exchange for the rights to their first round pick in the 2018 PBA Draft.

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“Of course, I’m excited. I just want to help them in any way possible,” Chan told INQUIRER.net. “Hopefully, we’ll have a good run in our last three games.”

There are a lot of reasons why players get excited playing for Ginebra and Chan said his is the opportunity to be under the tutelage of Tim Cone.

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“I’m looking forward to playing under coach Tim. He’s one of the greatest coaches here. I just wanna learn from him,” he said.

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Chan also said he is also excited to reunite with his former Gilas Pilipinas teammate in LA Tenorio.

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The 6-foot-2 Chan also said he’s already talked with Cone and Tenorio and that he will his first practice with Ginebra on Tuesday.

At 34, Chan remains a reliable scorer. He is averaging 11.6 points on 38 percent shooting from the 3-point area for Phoenix this conference while also collecting 4.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists a night.

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He scored 26 points in his last game for the Fuel Masters in a 108-106 loss to the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters on Saturday.

Chan is set to make his Ginebra debut on Wednesday night against Columbian.

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The Gin Kings are currently outside the playoff picture with a 3-5 record.

TAGS: 2018 Commissioner's Cup, Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings, GINEBRA, Jeff Chan, LA Tenorio, PBA, Tim Cone

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