PASSI CITY — June Mar Fajardo will be skipping the PBA All- Star Game to rest the knee he injured during the East Asia Super League Champions Week.
The six-time MVP confirmed he is skipping the March 12 All-Star game after undergoing MRI test upon arriving from Japan.
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"Hindi ako makakalaro sa All-Star game," said Fajardo on Thursday.
Fajardo was expected to anchor Team Japeth against Team Scottie after being selected no. 2 overall pick by Japeth Aguilar during the All-Star drafting.
Raymond Almazan takes over the spot of the 6-foot-11 Fajardo.
The San Miguel big man hurt his knee just 21 seconds into the team's game against Ryukyu Golden Kings when he collided with import Jack Cooley.
Fajardo never returned to the game, which the Beermen lost, 96-68.
He was later pronounced out for the rest of the tournament where San Miguel ended up with a 0-2 slate.
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