With the height ceiling set at six-foot-10, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel is making a gamble by bringing back Justin Brownlee to reinforce the Gin Kings in the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup. The 28-year old St. John’s alumnus is back again in harness for the Gin Kings but face a daunting task of guarding taller reinforcements. Head coach Tim Cone is not worried and said Brownlee is perfect for their “small ball” style. “We are certainly going to give the Justin (Brownlee) the first chance to carry us. Brownlee averaged 30.4 points, 11.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game during the elimination of the Governor’s Cup.

Source: Manila Times March 14, 2017 15:11 UTC