Chris Gavina on Scottie Thompson: He’s just a whole different animal

Thompson provided the necessary spark for the Gin Kings through his hustle and steady shooting as they avoided the Enforcer’s upset ax on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Finishing with an impressive double-double performance of 12 points and 12 rebounds (4 offensive), the 6-foot-1 rookie earned his Best Player of the Game honors –alongside Mahindra coach Chris Gavina’s praise.

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“We contained Sol and LA, but Scottie Thompson’s just a whole different animal,” admitted Gavina, after his wards bowed to Ginebra, 86-93.

“When a guard of his stature gets 12 points and 12 rebounds, going up with four offensive rebounds, his energy, they just were able to feed off him,” he added. -foxsportsasia.com

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