The Puzzle in Petron Blaze Boosters

Junmar Fajardo wouldn't turn into the super-rookie overnight (Photo: Nuki Sabio of pba.ph)

All 10 teams have played their opening games and the most talented team on paper, Petron Blaze Boosters was expected to turn out dominant in its first game but it didn't turn to otherwise as the 2012 Governors Cup champions Rain or Shine Elasto Painters beaten them 102-86. Here are some notes of a spectator, the puzzle in Petron Blaze.

1) Junmar Fajardo on being pressured as #1 Draft Pick
Being a #1 Draft Pick has in it self all the pressures therein and Junmar Fajardo is the recent victim. People expected that his first game with ROS would be one of his best. But hey, this kid from Cebu is just 22 years old and has the towering height off 6 foot 10 that no one can match this conference, he would develop, he is learning from the best, Lakay and Dorian in particular, do not expect him to be a super-rookie overnight.

Notes on Junmar: Great foot work, for his height/weight, he is relatively fast as he is running for loose balls and almost beating his guard opponents from ROS. However, ROS capitalized on Belga/Quinahan going to their comfort zone, the three point shot where they know Junmar would have a hard-time defending.

2) The Continuing Drama of Jay Wash - Arwind Santos playing time
We've seen this before. We're seeing it again, Jay Washington and Arwind Santos playing time has been cut for the other... This issue should be addressed by SMC Management.

3) Alex Cabagnot vs. Dennis Miranda - proficiency in playing time
We saw it during the first game that Denok Miranda has been more efficient in a shorter playing time than his counterpart, Team Captain Alex Cabagnot. What is 39 minutes to less than 20 minutes per game, Denok has delivered when it counts. We give Alex a leeway on this first game.

4) Where will you place Marcio Lassiter when he comes back?
To add to the headache of Coach Olsen Racela, Marcio Lassiter, Petron's prized acquisition would be coming back soon, what type of role would he play in a team full of stars?

5) Racela - Toroman (who's the real coach of Petron?)
After Petron's opening day loss, news came out that Toroman was the real coach of Petron. We have to wait for more views during the next game. For now, let us give Coach Olsen a heads up!

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