Talk ‘N Text reinforcement Rondae Hollis- Jefferson is just delighted to have won the Best Import of the Conference, besting his Ginebra counterpart, Jusrtin Brownlee.
“Just being grateful, giving gratitude to people who sacrificed for me to be here,” said the hardworking import after emerging from the dugout following their 116-104 Game 4 conquest of Ginebra on Sunday.
Hollis-Jefferson collected a total of 1,147 points, topping the statistical points (619) and votes among the media (457). He also got 71 votes from fellow players.
He was handed the award shortly before Game 4.
To show his appreciation, Hollis-Jefferson poured in a game-high 36 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and three steals to power the Tropang Giga past the Gin Kings.
The import said a lot of people sacrificed on his way to winning the individual award.
“I cannot do it without my teammates, without my family sacrificing,” he said. “I’m missing my kids right now. So all of these little things that I played a part of, being able to win this award, I got to give thanks to those people.”
Meanwhile, he said TNT will have to stay mentally strong to topple Ginebra and win the Governors’ Cup title.
“It’s about preparation. As long as these guys do what they have to do, coaches included, locked in and focus on the game plan and adjustments on what we need to do, at the end of the day, win by any means necessary, I’m sure we’ll be there,” said Hollis-Jefferson.
