After a disappointing campaign of the Powerade Tigers last season, the team’s outlook for this season is very positive. Why? Because of the major overhaul in their line-up in the recent PBA 2011 Draft and the off-season camp, they acquired several players to bolster their lineup and bring back the winning tradition of this team.
Let’s check out their projected first-five in the Philippine Cup
JV CASIO (POINT GUARD)
The first pick overall in the recent PBA Draft. He is one of the mainstay of the Smart-Gilas National Team. He averaged 14.11 PPG and 5.22 APG when Gilas joined the PBA in the Commissioner’s Cup.
What he can bring to the team?
With his experience in the international brand of play, he can create plays for his teammates. He can also score whenever he likes and can play tough defense.
GARY DAVID (SHOOTING GUARD)
What else we can say to Mr. Pure Energy? He is the main scorer of the team in the last season, and lead the league in points. And now surrounding with young and prolific players, he can now unload some of his scoring duties to his teammates.
What he can bring to the team?
His scoring prowess.
MARCIO LASSITER (SMALL FORWARD)
With an impressive record playing basketball abroad, this rookie Fil-Am is also a very good player. A Smart Gilas mainstay who averaged 13.6 PPG during his stint in the PBA. Drafted by the Tigers in the first round, 4th-overall, this sweet-shooting Cio can deliver anytime and every time in the court.
What he can bring to the team?
His over-all efficiency and his 39.6% 3 point field goal percentage. He is also a hard-nose defender.
SEAN ANTHONY (POWER FORWARD)
Defense win games! That’s the basketball philosophy of Sean Anthony. He is considered as the upgrade of Freddie Abuda in terms of hustle and defense. This season, he will again rise to the occasion and as the Rock says, “Just Bring it on Sean Anthony.
What he can bring to the team?
D-E-F-E-N-S-E!
DOUR KRAMER (CENTER)
His game can be compared to Kevin Love of the Timberwolves. Already in his fourth team in the PBA (also in his 4th year in the league), he is now the team’s enforcer in the paint. Armed with rebounding skills and a body that can bang and force his way to the paint, expect Kramer to elevate his game more on his new team and be the cornerstone.
The supporting casts:
Celino Cruz
Alex Crisano
Francis Allera
Josh Vandalingham
Ricky Calimag
Will Antonio
Rommel Adducul
With their own version of “FAST FIVE” and with veteran support from the bench, I will expect the Tigers to enter the quarterfinals two of the three conferences.
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