By Adrian Stewart Co
June Mar Fajardo of the San Miguel Beermen extended his lead in the race for “Best Player of the Conference” following his performance in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals and semifinals.
A six-time defending award recipient, he is currently the heavy favorite and the lone player in the top five competing in the ongoing finals series between the Beermen and the Magnolia Hotshots.
Going into the championship round, the 6-foot-10 Gilas Pilipinas center is averaging 20.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.7 rebounds for an average of 41.4 stat points per game.
Following Fajardo on the list are Sean Anthony, Stanley Pringle, and Moala Tautuaa, all of NorthPort Batang Pier; along with Roger Pogoy of TNT KaTropa./ASC, WDJ