San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo during Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup FInals against TNT Tropang 5G. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—June Mar Fajardo had plenty to celebrate on Sunday night.
Not only did he push San Miguel Beer to the brink of a PBA Philippine Cup title, he also took home his 12th Best Player of the Conference award.
READ: PBA: June Mar Fajardo takes home 12th Best Player award
But ever the stoic big man, Fajardo swept the celebrations aside, saying the goal of the squad has yet to be accomplished.
“This is an important win for us because this is crucial. We haven’t won anything yet. We’re still far [from the goal],” said Fajardo after their Game 4 win over TNT at Mall of Asia Arena in the Finals.
“We still need to win one more game. A lot can still happen so for us, we will just do our best.”
San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo claims his Best Player of Conference award before the PBA Philippine Cup Finals Game 4. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Fajardo helped pace the Beermen to a pivotal 105-91 win over the Tropang 5G to take the momentous 3-1 lead.
The reigning MVP dropped another double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds to essentially keep TNT’s Grand Slam bid at bay.
And he did it all on another one of his coronation nights. But his new BPC trophy is far from his mind.
“I don’t even think about that,” said a focused Fajardo.
“I always say that these things are kept in my heart along with the memories I’ve made but I don’t let it get to my head but I am thankful,” he added further.
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Fajardo and the Beermen a chance to close out the series this Wednesday for Game 5 at Araneta Coliseum.