Tireless Bong Quinto has been instrumental in Meralco’s strong 2-0 start in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Despite playing through pain, the former Letran Knight helped Meralco rally from a 23-point deficit to defeat Phoenix, 111-109.
In their win against Rain or Shine, Quinto delivered 20 points, four rebounds, and four assists, leading the Bolts to a 121-111 victory over the Elasto Painters.
He averaged 17.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in those two games.
“Mindset ko talaga is gusto kong makatulong sa team hangga’t kaya ko pa,” said Quinto, who was named the first winner of the PBA Press Corps-Pilipinas Live Player of the Week for the midseason conference.
Teammate Chris Newsome and NorthPort’s Arvin Tolentino were also given consideration by members of the media regularly covering the PBA beat.
Meralco opened the second conference minus Chris Banchero, Allein Maliksi, Brandon Bates, rookie CJ Cansino, and sophomore Jolo Mendoza, forcing Quinto to take a bigger load despite his knee problem.
But Quinto is just ready for the task.
“Hindi naman ganoon ka-seryoso yung iniinda ko pero gusto ko makatulong sa team ko para manalo kami,” he said.
“Ito kasing mga first few games namin ang magdidikta sa conference namin. Ang goal namin is makapasok kami sa playoffs, at bahala na kung ano susunod na mangyayari.”
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