In the highly-physical game between the Purefoods Star Hotshots and the Kia Carnival, the boxer-politician-endorser-singer finally scored his first-ever point in the PBA. He sank the second of two free throws (he clanged the first one) after being fouled by Allein Maliksi at the 11:24 mark of the second quarter. Yes, what many of you thought as preposterous or even impossible has finally happened.
When asked by Rizza Diaz what he felt about scoring his first point, our Pambansang Kamao simply said "Okay lang naman," oozing with silent confidence because, perhaps, he thinks he will do it again. We're not going to bet against him, and neither should you. Because if there's one man who thrives in the challenges posed by (literally) bigger rivals (hello, Margarito and co.!), it's the Pac-Man.
We're looking forward to your first official field goal, coach! The Pacman has long bankrolled a basketball team called the MP Warriors, a squad that competed in smaller commercial leagues. Pacquiao would often start the game, play most of the first quarter and sit out the rest. The boxer made it clear that he would only play spot minutes for his team as he’s also preparing for the first defense of his WBO title in Macau next month against American Chris Algieri. KIA and Blackwater will meet again on October 19 at the Philippine Arena in the opening game that will usher in the PBA’s 40th season.
KIA WON THE GAME, 95-84!