Barangay Ginebra import Justin Brownlee hoists his 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Best Import Award (PBA Images)by Ernest HernandezAfter leading Ginebra to back-to-back PBA Governor’s Cup titles, something that pulled the Kings out of their 8-year championship drought, Justin Brownlee remains humble after winning his first Best Import award in the Commissioner’s Cup.In a conference that showcases bigger imports, Brownlee stood tall by averaging 26.3 points, 12.9 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game.For Brownlee, winning the best import is great. However, he would rather seal this conference with a chip.“I think it’s about same if I would have won it in either conference,” said Brownlee. “I think the most important is that would make it special is that if we could top it off with a championship.”“Winning that award is a great accomplishment in my career with the respect I have for this league and the imports that played in the league as well,” he adds.It was an award long due for Brownlee’s teammates and coaches considering what he brings to the team.Known to bring and nourish imports in the PBA for three decades already, Ginebra head coach Tim Cone knows a great import when he sees one.

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Pba Best Player Of The Conference Stats

The Philippine Basketball Association's Best Player of the Conference Award is given to the best local (Filipino or part-Filipino) player at the end of each conference (tournament). It was first awarded in the 1994 All-Filipino Conference. The Best Import Award is given to the best player (non-Filipino) at the end of. The criteria used since the 2011–12 PBA season are as. Tight race for PBA Best Import award. Brownlee replaced Charles Garcia five games into the conference, helping Ginebra overcome a 1-5 start to reach the finals for the third time in four PBA stints. The 30-year-old averaged 28.1 points, 12.5 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.2 blocks in 13 games this conference. Slaughter named Best Player of the Conference, Durham claims Best Import award. Meanwhile, Allen Durham of Meralco distinguished himself as the first in seven years to win back-to-back Best Import honors. Slaughter and Durham were feted as the Best Player of the Conference and Best Import before Game Two of the PBA Governors Cup best-of-seven.

Proof of that is Brownlee’s real strength which is his down-to-earth personality.“We’ve won two championships with him before and he didn’t get the best import award,” said Ginebra head coach Tim Cone. “He is such a special guy, such a gentleman, players love him and it is really exciting for him to win that award.”Joe DeVance feels that Brownlee deserved everything and that his hard work and dedication to one of the most storied franchise in PBA history has finally paid off.“I’m telling you, Justin is a great guy.

He is deserving all that stuff. He does so much for us,” said DeVance.“He is a great guy on and off the court. Great teammate, he is truly amazing. The thing is, he is not selfish. He is passing the ball. He is the best import that I have played with,” DeVance added.

“I played with some great imports. Marqus Blakely, he is one of my favorites too. Justin’s special.”Tags:,.