Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings guard LA Tenorio during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Game 7 against San Miguel Beermen. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Expectedly, Barangay Ginebra guard LA Tenorio had his head down after losing Game 7 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals at the hands of San Miguel Beer.
However, what was supposed to be a simple question about the Gin Kings’ elimination snowballed into a bigger possibility.
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When asked about Tenorio’s fabled shot in Game 6 of the semifinals, the league veteran suddenly opened up and said that was a memorable game for him.
“It’s a memorable game for me because honestly, I don’t know what’s going to happen to me in the next few weeks or months,” said Tenorio after their 100-93 loss at Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night.
Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings guard LA Tenorio during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Game 7 against San Miguel Beermen. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
The PBA’s “Iron Man,” for a moment, paused while searching for the right words.
That was until he was asked if he was hinting at a possible retirement.
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“I don’t know my plans yet. We’ll see. You will definitely hear it from me in the next few weeks,” said the legendary point guard.
If the 40-year-old does call it a career soon, he would leave the league with multiple indelible marks.
In his 19-year PBA career, Tenorio won eight league titles and four Finals MVP awards.
His most recent—and arguably, greatest—achievement was being named PBA Comeback Player of the Year after making a full recovery from colon cancer and returning to the court with no health setbacks.
Should retirement come, Tenorio admitted he wouldn’t be entirely happy with how things ended. But there was still Game 6, where he reminded everyone why he’s been such a staple in the league.
“It’s just sad because this may be my last game. It’s sad,” he said.
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“The most memorable game for me this season is definitely Game 6… because that’s the only one I played in,” Tenorio added in jest.