June Mar Fajardo braces for towering Bol Bol in PBA: ‘Maraming papahirapan yun’

San Miguel Beermen star June Mar Fajardo is anticipating his matchup against new TNT Tropang Giga import Bol Bol in the upcoming PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup. Fajardo identified TNT as the team to beat, citing their status as defending champions and their acquisition of the 7-foot-3 Bol Bol to compensate for the injury of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.

Fajardo acknowledged the challenge Bol Bol presents, stating the import will be difficult for the entire league, not just his own team. He emphasized that this assessment is not an exaggeration, noting Bol Bol's prime age of 26 and his recent NBA experience with the Phoenix Suns until April of the previous year.

The article details Bol Bol's NBA career, including being the 44th overall pick in 2019 and his stints with the Denver Nuggets and Orlando Magic. It highlights his 2023 season career-best averages of 9.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game.

Despite the formidable challenge, Fajardo expressed he is unfazed and motivated. He believes Bol Bol's arrival will elevate the level of play in the PBA and is determined to find a way to stop him, stating, "Hahanapan ng paraan yun para ma-stop siya (We will find a way to stop him)."

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