JUNE Mar Fajardo would have none of the Nikola Jokic comps, as he's more than happy just registering his first-ever career triple-double.
The nine-time MVP achieved the special feat in San Miguel's 158-117 drubbing of Titan Ultra in the PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday night at Ynares Center in Montalban.
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Fajardo, 35, dropped 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in the blowout win that netted the defending champions a fifth straight victory from an 0-2 start to the season.
"Masaya siyempre kasi first triple-double ko ito. Kaya salamat sa mga teammates ko," said an ecstatic Fajardo, thrilled like a kid who received an early Christmas gift.
But he was quick to downplay the Jokic comparison, stressing he's far-off from the three-time NBA MVP of the Denver Nuggets, who churns out triple-double numbers on a consistent basis.
"Hindi, a," he said in his baritone voice. "Pero siyempre masaya dahil nakuha namin yung panalo. Yun naman ang importante dun. Bonus na lang yung triple-double "
The Beermen coaching staff was made aware Fajardo was nearing the landmark that head mentor Leo Austria let him stay a few more minutes inside the court.
He eventually achieved the special feat after assisting on a three-pointer by Andreas Cahilig at the 2:20 mark of the third quarter for a 112-74 lead.
He was finally taken out of the game after that and never returned.
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