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ALAPAG TO HAVE FUN IN ALL-STAR FINAL DANCE
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Four days before he finally closes the final chapter of his playing career and hang his sneakers for good, Jimmy Alapag admitted that he’s still overwhelmed with how things are about to happen in the 2015 PBA All-Star Game.
“It’s a huge honor,” he said of his impending jersey retirement. “I really appreciate the PBA doing it in the All-Star Weekend. It really means a lot especially to my family, being there with two kids now, it’s very special for me to have them, to signify the end of this chapter in my life.”
It’s also a chance for him to play for one last time with an old buddy in Asi Taulava, whom he played with early in his PBA career with Talk ‘N Text.
“Asi and I, we go back a long time even before our time in the PBA. Asi is like a big brother to me and to get an opportunity to get out there and compete on the same side one more time, that’s gonna be a lot of fun,” Alapag said.
But that comes with another interesting subplot, with Alapag playing in the South facing Tropang Texters teammate Jayson Castro, who will be suiting up for the North All-Stars.
“That would be weird to say the least,” Alapag said. “I was fortunate the last seven years of my career to be with Jayson, to really see his growth as a person and as a basketball player. I think it’s obvious to everybody. It will be a little awkward being on opposite sides, but then again, the All-Star Game is really about the fans, and we’re gonna try our best to go out there and pull off a great game.”
The Talk ‘N Text team manager though says that he has a lot of ground to cover, as he is also set to participate in the Three-Point Shootout on Friday.
“I need to get to the gym and practice a little bit. There’s some tough competition,” Alapag notes. “From Chris Tiu to Dondon (Hontiveros), (Mark) Macapagal has won it for like 10 times, I think, already. I’m really looking forward to it.”
Going back to the Sunday game, many people are coming up with the scenario where with the game on the line, Alapag pulls up to unload one of his patented dagger threes to put the game away.
“It’s up to coach Alex,” Alapag said. “I’m going out there and enjoy my time, have fun. That’s really what’s the All-Star Week is all about. But the last 10 minutes to the fourth quarter, that’s where it gets competitive so we’ll see how it goes.”
And with June Mar Fajardo, Greg Slaughter, and Taulava starring for the South side, Alapag is also seeking one last crack on a unique position that he has never played in his 12-year career.
“I guess that means I’m playing the center position, so that will be the first time in twelve years. We’ll see next Sunday.” (RL)
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