Whatever the Purefoods franchise choose to call themselves, the love remains for the true Hotshots fans.
"Matalo't manalo, Magnolia pa rin!"
Down 0-2 in the best-of-seven PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals series against San Miguel, many may count Magnolia out.
But not for the Hotshots' most loyal supporters.
For Vilma Kraft, who would travel all the way from Laguna every time her favorite team plays, no amount of her effort is wasted especially when the players would show their appreciation.
"Napakasarap [maging fan ng Magnolia] kasi maalaga rin sila sa mga fans," she told One Sports.
"Syempre Magnolia team mababait 'yan, hindi sila mga suplado mababait talaga kapag nagpa-picture talagang aakbayan ka pa niya," she proudly said.
The Purefoods franchise may have changed its name in the PBA more than a handlful of times now, but Kraft's love stayed the same.
Purefoods, B-Meg, San Mig Coffee, Star, Magnolia… Vilma might actually love them more now.
"Matagal na akong fan ng Magnolia, Purefoods pa kina Alvin Patrimonio, Jolas [Jojo Lastimosa] at Jerry Codinera. Syempre si Mark Barroca [ang idol ko ngayon]," she said.
Magnolia will try to keep its championship hopes alive when it faces SMB on Game 3 on Wednesday and expect Kraft to be present at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
"Matalo't manalo, Magnolia pa rin!"