Stephen Holt wins PBA Rookie of the 12 months.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines—The change of surroundings continues to be fairly contemporary for Ginebra guard Stephen Holt, who was shipped to Barangay Ginebra from Terrafirma in a blockbuster PBA commerce final month.
Now donning the Gin Kings’ threads, Holt hopes to proceed his large play coming off a debut season the place he was hailed Rookie of the 12 months.
“On the finish of the day, all we are able to do is management what we are able to management. Whether or not new gamers are available in through trades, the usual and tradition for Ginebra is already set. Now we have to reside as much as that and be the perfect gamers we may be each single day,” mentioned Holt in an interview with Inquirer Sports activities.
“I’m tremendous excited. That is the subsequent step in my PBA journey. I get to play underneath coach (Tim) Cone, a nationwide group coach, a bunch of nice guys and I’m tremendous excited for this season to begin and to go after it.”
READ: PBA: Ginebra acquires Stephen Holt, Standharding to Terrafirma
Holt in his first PBA season averaged 17.0 factors, 6.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.9 steals per sport.
The 32-year-old guard edged Northport’s Cade Flores, Rain or Shine’s Adrian Nocum and Phoenix’s Ken Tuffin for the plum.
Holt is worked up to strut his stuff for a new-look Ginebra aspect, which parted methods with veteran stars Christian Standhardinger and Stanley Pringle and drafted playmaker RJ Abarrientos.
“I’m all about the proper issues. I’m all about successful, exhibiting management, working exhausting and I believe it’s becoming into this (Ginebra) tradition very well.”
“My teammates see that I’m about the proper issues and hopefully we are able to compete for a championship on this convention.”
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