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.
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.