Chris Pacana

Last Wednesday, Sta. Lucia Realtors (SLR) battled with the reigning All Filipino Cup Champions, Derby Ace Llamados. For me, this would be hitting two birds with one stone: seeing my favorites [Chris Pacana and Kerby Raymundo] in one game. However, at the back of my head, I am somewhat hearing thoughts from Coach Boyet Fernandez that he won't be utilizing Chris' skills. On top of that, I heard that Kerby won't be playing for he was still nursing a knee injury. Most likely, my stone won't hit any bird at all. With that in mind, I chose to run with my bestfriend at UP Diliman's Academic Oval. Only to find out a day after that Chris actually played, for 2 minutes. Short. But still seeing him play is noteworthy. Good thing I was able to download that game. I will be watching it and hopefully crop the part where he did play and post it here. Which quarter did he play?

Yesterday, while I was still on the hype of my new Personal Record of 01:14:56 in my 10K run [conquering Buendia Flyover twice], I forgot that SLR is battling against Talk N' Text (TNT). And it's already late when I realized that. I, once more, missed SLR game. But the most disappointing of that was, I again failed to see Chris play [this time for 6 minutes].

He played... but I failed to watch. *sigh*

I know I haven't been posting something new here for a month now. But that doesn't mean that I had abandoned this website. It won't happen. I just had my Christmas vacation last December and that meant NO blogging for me. I wanted to rest my mind from the sponsored posts and everything. So to make up for the things that I missed, I had this post.

December 11, 2009 : SLR vs Coke (98 - 92)

News: Sta. Lucia tames Tigers Again

Statistics:

• 6 minutes played
• 1 rebound
• 2 assists

I was not able to watch the game. I really don't know what transpired during the game. But one thing's for sure, Pacana haters strikes again. They just don't get enough of their hate comments that even though SLR wins the game, they still throw trash on Chris.

December 16, 2009 : SLR vs BGK (93 - 88)

News: Inspired Josh puts SLR to Lucky '7'

Statistics:

• 15 minutes played
• 4 points
• 3 rebounds
• 3 assists

Again, I was not able to watch this game. But I am glad that SLR wins again vs Chris' former team. It is the sweetest revenge.

December 23, 2009 : SLR vs TNT (112 - 117)

News: Reyes Conference High Not Enough

Statistics:

• 3 minutes played
• 2 points
• 2 rebounds

Hmmm, does that little minutes played by Pacana contributed to SLR's loss? If he had played a bigger number of minutes, he might be able to contribute more, and Reyes could have rested much better and longer.

December 24, 2009 : Chris' Birthday


Happy Birthday Chris! Well, belated happy birthday! All I wish for you is good health and a wonderful career. Can you be a part of my favorite team? *smile*

January 6, 2010 : SLR vs ROS (95 - 91)

News: K-Will's Scores Big as SLR Wins


Statistics:

• 9 minutes played
  
• 4 points
• 4 rebounds
• 1 assist
• 2 steals

WOW! That's a pretty statistics. But, I am pretty sure too that his haters won't be able to see those contributions. Their eyes are blinded by Chris' flaws.

Anyhow, January 6 is something special because I received a present from Chris and his family. They were just so thoughtful that I am really speechless and overly grateful.



This Christmas card comes along with a Lucky Charm Bracelet customized for me using my birth date. I will posting about it at my personal blog. But the thought and feeling of being special to the family of Chris is really a wonderful feeling. Even if I haven't watched his games lately, I still remain as part of their lives. Thank you!

January 8, 2009 : BK vs SLR (79 - 83)

News: Unbelievable Yeo Does it Again

Statistics:

• 19 minutes played
• 2 points
• 3 rebounds
• 1 steal
  

Finally, I was able to watch the game. My last was October 31, 2009 (If I remember it right). As I watch, I am looking into what Chris had been contributing to the game and what the other SLR players are doing. And with my judgment, I believe that Pacana haters just shut their eyes and hopes on Chris. Okay, Josh is a speedy point guard, much like of a Paul Artadi. On the other hand, Chris is a slowly but surely type of PG. And I believe it is not his sole fault when someone cannot receive his assist or something. See his behind the back assist? Is it his fault that his teammate failed to deliver? And don't even tell me that Omolon's OFF night is also caused by him?

Basketball is a game played by a team. No ONE man can make or break it. I still remember back then when I am cheering for Johnny A's Alaska days. He scored 50 plus points, but they still lost the ballgame. It is just one of the many manifestations that basketball is a team effort.

Sometimes, I wish that Chris could go back to BGK, the time when JayJay is injured and the main PG was Artadi. It was when almost everyone appreciated him - most especially his witty defensive stops. Well, I just think that I MISS THIS - posting in this blog and providing Chris the support that he needed from his fans.

I have been scarcely posting pictures here. And I really felt bad about it. Last time when I had the chance, I don't have a good quality camera with me. But now, I am really glad that someone with a good heart shared me his pictures.

These pictures were from the game where he did great. It was October 25, 2009 where Sta. Lucia Realtors (SLR) falls to the Talk N' Text Tropang Texters (TNT), 100-83. Nevertheless, I got smile on my face after watching the game, for he had a great game.

To the one who shared Chris' pictures (you know you are), from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!

I am posting this late because I had been tired with my second run last Sunday. Nonetheless, better late than never.

I had been sleeping almost all day after the tiring Adidas King of the Road (KOTR) 2009. But I got to wake up just in time for the battle between the Sta. Lucia Realtors (SLR) and Talk N' Text Tropang Texters (TNT). Sadly, SLR falls to TNT, 100-83.

Well, obviously, it was Kelly William's off night. He barely earned a basket. Ending the game with just 9 points. Anyhow, he had 16 big rebounds, 5 of which are offensive. Also, with Ryan Reyes hurting his ankle (?), there had been no offensive threat for the Realtors.

Beyond that loss, I got that smile on my face because Chris Pacana had a great game that night. His first appearance in the game immediately created a play for Dennis Daa courtesy of his behind the back pass. He only got a total of 3 assists. But it is already enough to have one of those as the KFC Delivery Assist of the (4th) Quarter. Jimmy Alapag had been featured for Quarters 1-3, but Pacana grabbed the 4th.

He only got 2 points. Mainly because (I guess) he do not have the license to shoot. Unlike Williams, Reyes, and Joseph Yeo. Most likely, he'll make the shot when necessary (running out of the 24 seconds shot clock), or when it is a sure ball. But his 2 points was a brave drive (a coast to coast) from Williams rebound at the other end to their goal. I am looking forward at seeing a lot of those in the near future.

I was so lucky that I have my BGK Jamships. With them, I can now often watch PBA live, hihi. Last night, I was there at the Big Dome to witness the game between Barangay Ginebra Kings (BGK) and San Miguel Beermen (SMB).

We arrived before the end of 3rd Quarter of the First Game (Coca Cola Tigers vs Sta. Lucia Realtors). I cheered for Coke, since I don't like SLR. It was a close ball game. Even at the last seconds of the 4th Quarter, it was still everybody's ball game. It was 83-82 in favor of SLR, Coke's ball with less than 30 seconds left. They had the chance to win the game with just a 2 pointer. However, the shot of Nick Belasco, if I remembered it right, didn't go in. Luckily, Coke got the rebound, they had at least 4 chances to win the game. I even cheered for Ronjay Buenafe who is great from the 3 point arc, as well as Mark Macapagal. But, they just can't get the basket. A sorry loss for them. I remember they lost the same 1 point deficit against Talk N' Text.

Now, the long wait is over. The crowd started cheering as the players of BGK entered the hardcourt, and I do to, as I saw my favorite PBA player. Me and my friend started taking pictures of 'em. Lot's of pictures. I felt touched when I saw JayJay Helterbrand hugged Coach Siot Tanquinsen. Honestly, even with a depleted line up, I hoped that BGK would win the game. I just said to myself, it's 22 today, Chris' jersey is 22, his performance last game was excellent, I hope this time, he would be hailed as the Best Player of the Game.

BGK had a poor start against the star-studded SMB. But my hopes are still high. BGK almost always have their opponent lead at around 10-15 points at the 1st half, only to break their hearts in the end game.

Funny, but, I just cheered for Chris Pacana, Ü I clearly remember how he passes the ball to Willie Wilson. It was the KFC Delivery Assist of the Quarter (1st Quarter). It was simply magnificent. Oh, I really saw how selfless he is of the leather. To shoot the ball was not always an option when he knew there were 'shooters' inside the hardcourt. Makes me admire him more each game. *wink wink*

Ha ha, I remember my cellphone slipped away from me when he scored his first 2 points. Then I uttered, "oh, it's my cellphone" (laugh). He had a back-to-back basket at that time, courtesy of his steal. Know what? He was now the league leader in steals together with SLR's Ryan Reyes. See? That's how intelligent defender Chris is.

In my Chris Pacana entitled post, I mentioned that I never knew a point guard who can really block. Well, he did it again this time. And you can hear the crowd saying 'wooooooooooo', and I'm one of 'em. Ü

However, no matter how BGK played the game, every basket was answered by SMB with 3 point shots; and, every turn over was answered as well by field goals. The result, 118-89. I thought CP22 would be the BPG since it's October 22; but, BGK standings became 2-2 instead. However, eventhough BGK lost, I don't feel sad at all. Anyway, it was too early to mourn right? At the same time, Mark Caguioa ain't around yet. But behind all these, I was just glad that Chris' game kept on improving. My prayers are answered, and my sacrifices for his career are worth it. Go Chris, no matter what, I would still be cheering for you. God Bless your career. Ü