TITAN Ultra was clobbered under the boards by Terrafirma in a 112-82 loss during the opener of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
And the Giant Risers could have somehow addressed that issue had they been able to sign one the tallest players to have seen action in the PBA in Greg Slaughter.
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The 7-foot Slaughter remained unsigned by Titan, which gave up a 54-39 disadvantage in rebounds against the Dyip Wednesday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
“Actually we were outrebounded talaga,” said coach Rensy Bajar. “Yun ang kailangan naming ma-discuss sa practice and learn from that.”
Bajar said Terrafirma import Ali Mubashar and rookie Geo Chui proved to be the thorn in the side of the Giant Risers as they grabbed 11 and 14 boards, respectively.
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Import Earl Michael Gilmore was the lone player to submit double figures in rebounding with 13.
Slaughter’s presence could have definitely made a difference, but Bajar said he has no control over the signing of the former Ginebra and Northport big man.
There have been talk of a 'silent ban' on the former Ateneo star - something that league officials have denied.
“Actually regarding kay Greg wala pa akong masasabi. Within the management yun, e,” he said.
The Titan coach admitted Slaughter has not been practicing with the team.
“Kaya hindi rin siya naka-lineup,” Bajar added.
So for now, he said Titan will have to make do with what it has.
“Ang rebounding naman is not a talent. Kumbaga effort yun at puso. Yung willingness mo to get the ball, to box out. Yun ang kailangan i-emphasize namin sa kanila,” said Bajar.
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