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Eriobu starstruck over meeting Devance up close and personal
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Mahindra rookie Joseph Eriobu was, perhaps, the happiest player on opening day of the PBA’s 42nd season.
Eriobu swears he’s a certified Joe Devance fan so he didn’t pass up on the chance when he met his idol – up close and personal –- as they make their way out after the brief opening ceremony.
“Sobrang na-starstruck talaga ako. Tuwing nai-interview ako lagi kong sinasabi na wish kong makita at makamayan siya (Devance). Kaya nung dumating yung chance di na ako nag-dalawang isip,” revealed Eriobu, who requested a selfie with his idol.
The 6-foot-4 forward out of Mapua said he couldn’t believe that he now gets to rub elbows with some of the league’s stars.
“Hindi ako makapaniwala na nasa PBA na ako at makakalaro ko yung mga idols ko. Dati sa TV ko lang sila nakikita, pero ngayon sa malapitan ko na sila nikikita, kabatian ko pa, “ said a visibly overwhelmed Eriobu.
A fierce competitor who loves to rebound and defend, Eriobu acknowledges that being drafted is no guarantee of getting a contract. So he considers himself lucky that Mahindra signed him even if its just for one season.
“Malaking bagay na sa akin yun para maipakita ko yung laro ko. Thankful din ako kay coach Chris (Gavina) sa pagtitiwala niya sa akin. Hindi ko sasayangin ang pagkakataon na ibinigay niya,” said Eriobu, who picked 16th overall in the draft.
The athletic forward, who played for AMA and in the PBA D-League, could be a good replacement for KG Canaleta, who brings his scoring ability to Globalport after Mahindra opted to not renew his contract. (Onofre John Andres)
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