Ahanmisi finds niche with Ginebra Kings

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ALTHOUGH he has just played four games with Ginebra, Maverick Ahanmisi seems to be home with the PBA’s most popular ballclub.

The veteran guard has been a consistent presence for the defending PBA Commissioner’s Cup champions, helping the Kings to a 3-1 start.

Ahanmisi played a key role in the team’s last two outings against Rain or Shine and Blackwater, averaging an all-around game of 20.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.5 steals in the twin victories.

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The impressive numbers made Ahanmisi the unanimous choice as PBA Press Corps Player of the Week for Nov. 22-26.

Last year’s Most Improved Player who joined Ginebra this season as an unrestricted free agent, he shot a high 50 percent from beyond the arc behind a combined 6-of-12 shooting.

One of those treys came at a crucial moment for the Kings in their game against Rain or Shine, stopping the rallying Elasto Painters on their tracks en route to a 107-102 win.

He was 5-of-7 from three-point range to finish with 21 points against the Elasto Painters.

Against Blackwater, Ahanmisi finished with 20 points as the Kings overhauled a 17-point first half deficit to prevail 90-87.

Ahanmisi beat Ginebra teammate Christian Standhardinger, Don Trollano of NLEX, Jason Perkins of Phoenix, San Miguel’s CJ Perez, and Chris Banchero of Meralco for the award.

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