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JAI RELISHES SECOND CHANCE WITH TEXTERS
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When Talk ‘N Text trounced Air21, 87-82, Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena, Jai Reyes got the nod as Player of the Game.
Yes, the diminutive point guard who hit back-breaking three-pointers in his collegiate days with Ateneo, was the one who shone the brightest for the Tropang Texters that night.
He didn’t topscore for the team, Jayson Castro did. He didn’t drill the most treys, Ranidel de Ocampo did.
But Reyes’ stat-line of 15 points, 3-of-4 from three, to go with a rebound, three assists, and three steals in 23 minutes of play was enough to earn him the accolade, as he logged heavy minutes for a team ravaged by injuries to their playmakers Jimmy Alapag and Ryan Reyes.
“Sabi ni coach, we have to step up in Jimmy’s place,” said Reyes. “I’m just happy na nabigyan ako ng opportunity kaya kailangan, ready lang parati.”
Drafted 18th by the Powerade Tigers in the 2010 Draft, Reyes saw limited minutes for the young squad, but in his second year in the league, he was placed on the reserve list, prompting him to land a spot with ABL teams, namely the Bangkok Cobras and the Saigon Heat.
“Yung ABL, nakatulong sa akin for my confidence and to be mature sa game,” he said.
There, he spent two years until he finally cracked a spot in the Talk ‘N Text lineup. For Jai, it was a reunion of some sorts, as once again, he was playing alongside familiar faces of Nonoy Baclao and coach Norman Black.
“Nabigyan ako ng opportunity ni coach Norman dito kaya I’m happy that I’m still playing basketball,” Reyes said.
“Ang tawag nga ni coach Norman sa akin, rookie-veteran,” he added. “I feel like I’m a rookie right now and I’m happy to play for Talk ‘N Text. I’ve always wanted to play for them since my uncle (coach Chot Reyes) was coaching. Kapag nagpa-practice sila sa Moro Lorenzo, nakikita ko na family sila and they’re always positive.”
Aside from being grateful in this new chance to prove his worth in the big league, Reyes is also proud of what he has already achieved, saying, “maybe kami ni Emman (Monfort) ang pinakamaliit ngayon sa league, but you don’t get players that often na 5-foot-6 or 5-foot-7 playing with the big boys.”
“Maikli pa lang naman yung career ko eh,” said Reyes. “But I believe na you just have to work your way up and eventually, people will give you an opportunity.” (RLeongson)
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