Juami Tiongson is joining a stacked backcourt that includes former Best Player of the Conference CJay Perez and Jericho Cruz.
Juami Tiongson could only express gratitude hours after Terrafirma shipped him to San Miguel in a trade on Monday, Nov. 25.
In an approved transaction, the Dyip traded Tiongson and Andreas Cahilig to San Miguel for three-time Scoring Champion Terrence Romeo and Vic Manuel.
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The crafty guard had been with the Dyip when they were mired in the cellar for many conferences. He was also there when it made a breakthrough playoff appearance in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup.
Good or bad, those are memories Tiongson will forever cherish.
“What a journey it has been. Through all the ups and downs, you guys stayed loyal to me and I did the same,” said Tiongson in a Facebook post.
“Thank you for the opportunity to become the player and person I am now. I will always cherish those memories we created. Thank you, Terrafirma!”
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But now he will join a title-contending team in the Beermen, who are out to defend the throne in a conference that features imports of unlimited height and a guest team in Hong Kong Eastern.
In a message to One Sports on the same day, Tiongson said he couldn’t wait to don San Miguel’s colors.
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“Thankful for the opportunity that is given to me. I look forward to helping them in the best of my abilities,” Tiongson told One Sports.
Tiongson and the Beermen open their title-retention bid against Phoenix on December 3 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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