Showing posts with label Marc Pingris. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marc Pingris. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Tab Baldwin '100 percent happy' with perfect attendance at first Gilas Pilipinas practice (VIDEO)
Gilas Pilipinas began their road to the Olympics anew with perfect attendance at their first practice on Monday night at Meralco Gym in Pasig City.
June Mar Fajardo, Greg Slaughter, Japeth Aguilar, Marc Pingris, Ian Sangalang, Troy Rosario, Matt Ganuelas-Rosser, Gabe Norwood, Marcio Lassiter, Jeff Chan, Ryan Reyes, Jayson Castro, Terrence Romeo, and LA Tenorio all arrived early for warm-ups.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Marc Pingris trade rumors started after rejoining Gilas Pilipinas team
STAR forward Marc Pingris admitted he is aware that trade speculations have started to swirl, shortly after he got the go-signal to rejoin the Gilas Pilipinas pool ahead of the FIBA Asia championship.
Pingris has long been an 'untouchable' in a Star team he helped lead to six PBA championships including a grand slam in 2014, but rumors have persisted that he's no longer on the 'protected list' since rejoining Gilas.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Marc Pingris inclusion to Gilas Pilipinas still depends on coach Tab Baldwin
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas welcomed the decision of defensive ace Marc Pingris to make himself available for Gilas Pilipinas again, (READ: Marc Pingris changes mind, decides to join Gilas Pilipinas pool )but said that his inclusion to the squad will depend on coach Tab Baldwin.
SBP executive director Sonny Barrios said that while Pingris changed his mind and wants to rejoin the team again, it is leaving the decision to Baldwin whether or not he’ll still be inserted to the squad.
Marc Pingris changes mind, decides to join Gilas Pilipinas pool
Defensive ace Marc Pingris has changed his mind and said that he will suit for the Philippine national men’s basketball team in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship if given the chance.
Pingris announced his decision on Wednesday in a statement.
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Gilas Pilipinas ready to accept Pingris’ withdrawal; But still open for June Mar Fajardo
Marc Pingris’ agent, Ed Ponceja explained why Pingris decided to skip participating in the Gilas program, (READ: Marc Pingris unavailable for Gilas Pilipinas) which is gearing up for the FIBA Asia, an Olympic qualifying tournament, to be held in China from September 23 to October 3.
“Bago pa lang kasi yung coach ng Star medyo naghahabol pa sila sa gagawin. Baka nga mag twice-a-day practice pa sila so hindi na kakayanin ni Ping yung oras,” Ponceja said.
Marc Pingris unavailable for Gilas Pilipinas; To focus on Star Hotshots
Marc Pingris dropped by Gilas Pilipinas practice on Saturday afternoon to formally inform coach Tab Baldwin of his unavailability to suit up for the national team.
The Star Hotshots forward was teary-eyed as he talked to the American-Kiwi mentor at the Meralco Gym in Pasig City, getting emotional for his inability to serve the flag.
Friday, August 15, 2014
Marc Pingris, Gilas Pilipinas not intimidated by Nicolas Batum ahead of France tune-up
Gilas Pilipinas forward Marc Pingris said he is not intimidated by France’ imposing size nor by its lineup of NBA stars, pointing out that basketball is not played man for man but is a five-man game.
“Laro lang, di naman ako mag-isa maglalaro. Lima kami, so usap na lang sa depensa sa loob,” Pingris told Spin ahead of Gilas' match against France kicking off of the 2014 Antibes International Basketball Tournament on Friday (Saturday Manila time) at the Azur Arena in Antibes, France.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Gilas Pilipinas Marc Pingris' Fake Gun Prank (VIRAL VIDEO)
Marc Pingris, Paul Lee and June Mar Fajardo and other members of Gilas Pilipinas having fun in Vitoria, Spain (VIDEO).
Marc Pingris posted the prank video on his instagram account.
WATCH PRANK VIRAL VIDEO BELOW:
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Marc Pingris escape suspension but slaps P40,000 fine for punching Sena
SAN Mig forward Marc Pingris escaped suspension but was slapped a P40,000 fine by PBA commissioner Chito Salud for punching Meralco big man James Sena during their game on Tuesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Tim Cone compares resting Yap, Pingris, Simon to Duncan, Manu, Parker tactics
In the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs have the veteran Big Three of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili.
The PBA’s San Mig Super Coffee Mixers also have their own veteran Big Three with James Yap, Marc Pingris, and Peter June Simon.
San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone made the connection himself when trying to explain why he makes sure to give his veteran stars ample rest amid their heated PLDT Home TVolution Commissioner’s Cup series against Talk ‘N Text.
“I’m trying to keep those three guys — Yap, Marc Pingris and PJ Simon — like, if I may, like Duncan, Ginobili and Parker,” said Cone.
The PBA’s San Mig Super Coffee Mixers also have their own veteran Big Three with James Yap, Marc Pingris, and Peter June Simon.
San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone made the connection himself when trying to explain why he makes sure to give his veteran stars ample rest amid their heated PLDT Home TVolution Commissioner’s Cup series against Talk ‘N Text.
“I’m trying to keep those three guys — Yap, Marc Pingris and PJ Simon — like, if I may, like Duncan, Ginobili and Parker,” said Cone.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Marc Pingris, LA Tenorio welcome possible of McGee, Blacthe into Gilas
Philippine national men’s basketball stalwarts Marc Pingris of San Mig Coffee and LA Tenorio of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel welcomed the news of the possible entry of NBA players into the Gilas Pilipinas lineup for the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
“Sa totoo, kailangan natin kasi maliit tayo. Alam mo naman ang Pilipino pag naglaro puso lang naman,” said Pingris, who was instrumental in Gilas’ silver medal run in the FIBA Asia Championship last year while battling bigger players down low.
“Malaking tulong, of course, with their experience, NBA experience,” added Tenorio. “Malalaki rin sila, so malaking bagay yun.”
“Sa totoo, kailangan natin kasi maliit tayo. Alam mo naman ang Pilipino pag naglaro puso lang naman,” said Pingris, who was instrumental in Gilas’ silver medal run in the FIBA Asia Championship last year while battling bigger players down low.
“Malaking tulong, of course, with their experience, NBA experience,” added Tenorio. “Malalaki rin sila, so malaking bagay yun.”
Monday, January 6, 2014
Marc Pingris on Gilas teammate Japeth Aguilar: "Parang NBA player na"
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel forward Japeth Aguilar has been making believers out of people all conference long.
Count his Gilas Pilipinas teammate and San Mig Super Coffee Mixers star Marc Pingris among them.
“Hindi naman siya ganyan dati. Mga past game niya before, struggle. Ngayon, laging best player. Parang NBA player eh. Yun na yata yung sinasabi nila,” he said.
Count his Gilas Pilipinas teammate and San Mig Super Coffee Mixers star Marc Pingris among them.
“Hindi naman siya ganyan dati. Mga past game niya before, struggle. Ngayon, laging best player. Parang NBA player eh. Yun na yata yung sinasabi nila,” he said.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
San Mig Coffee's Marc Pingris named PBA Finals MVP
Marc Pingris was named Most Valuable Player of the PLDT Telpad Governors’ Cup finals after lifting his team to victory in Game Seven.
The San Mig Coffee defensive demon posted monster numbers of 19 points, 17 rebounds, and five blocks in the series clincher as the Mixers completed their unfinished business after losing in the title series last season.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Marc Pingris still believe San Mig Coffee will win championship
“Sa amin pa rin yan.” San Mig Coffee forward Marc Pingris remained confident about his Mixers’ chances in the PLDT Telpad Governors’ Cup finals despite dropping Game Six to Petron on Wednesday.
The Mixers’ defensive ace was a key part of San Mig Coffee’s rally in the fourth quarter, when they came back from 11 points down to grab the lead. But he had to go out of the game after hurting his ankle after slipping on the court.
The Mixers’ defensive ace was a key part of San Mig Coffee’s rally in the fourth quarter, when they came back from 11 points down to grab the lead. But he had to go out of the game after hurting his ankle after slipping on the court.
Friday, September 6, 2013
PBA: Tim Cone accepts suspensions on Marc Pingris, Joe Devance
San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone knows that the sanctions meted by the PBA to his key players Marc Pingris and Joe Devance is beyond the team’s control.
With the league handing a two-game ban on Pingris and a one-game suspension on Devance for their roles in the melee that broke out between the Mixers and the GlobalPort Batang Pier last Wednesday, Cone remained positive about San Mig Coffee’s chances in their upcoming matches.
PBA suspends Marc Pingris, Kelly Nabong for 2 games
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) on Friday rained down sanctions on players involved in the melee between San Mig Coffee and GlobalPort last Wednesday at Cuneta Astrodome. (watch full brawl video here)
San Mig Coffee star forward Marc Pingris and GlobalPort rookie Kelly Nabong, who figured in a fight during the melee, were both suspended for two games. The two men were also slapped a fine of P60,000 each.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
PBA chief Salud to impose heavy sanctions on Pingris-Nabong melee
Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) commissioner Chito Salud has assured he will be handing out heavy sanctions against players who were involved in the free-for-all between San Mig Coffee and Global Port on Wednesday night.
The PBA chieftain said in an interview on Sport 5 Center that he has already summoned the players who figured in the melee that marred San Mig Coffee’s 102-88 win over GlobalPort.
Tim Cone blames referees on Marc Pingris-Kelly Nabong melee
San Mig Coffee won over GlobalPort on Wednesday, but Mixers coach Tim Cone was in no mood to celebrate.
“That was an eventful game. I’m worried that we may have won the battle but lost the war,” Cone said shortly after his team’s 102-88 victory.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Marc Pingris believes 100% Gilas will beat Kazakhstan
FIBA ASIA CHAMPIONSHIP 2013: If Gilas Pilipinas learned their lesson from the game against Hong Kong, then they are bound to win their FIBA Asia quarterfinal face-off opposite Kazakhstan set Friday night at the MOA Arena.
In a video interview by Solar Sports Desk Wednesday night, Pingris said their experience versus Hong Kong only proves no team can take any opponent lightly in this biennial tournament.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Marc Pingris to Calvin Abueva: "Sino ka para katakutan?"
SAN Mig Coffee forward Marc Pingris on Tuesday waded into the war of words between Calvin Abueva and James Yap over their physical skirmishes in Game Two of their best-of-five semifinals series in the PBA Commissioner's Cup, warning the Alaska rookie to brace for all-out war in Game Three on May 8.
Leaping to the defense of hobbled teammate Yap who he felt was at the receiving end of some 'cheap shots' from the physical Alaska rookie sensation, Pingris said he and the entire San Mig team have no reason to fear 'The Beast.'
"Parating mo sa kanya 'to: tignan natin kung sino ang physical next game," an infuriated Pingris told Spin.ph. "Abueva, sino ka para katakutan ko?"
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