PBA: Mocon appears to lend a hand NLEX construct tradition with contract extension

MANILA, Philippines—Javee Mocon confirmed why NLEX made the suitable resolution of holding him round on Friday within the PBA Philippine Cup at Philsports Arena.

The Road Warriors leaned on Mocon, who had simply signed a one-year contract extension, to enhance to 6-1 and take solo lead within the standings.

“[Our] morale is very, very high,” stated Mocon. “Coach Jong (Uichico) is satisfied, to say the least, with how we are as a team. We’re happy at 6-1 but at the end of the day, coach Jong wants to build a foundation that’ll span on to the next conferences.”

Mocon completed with 10 issues and 7 rebounds, constructed on an effective 50 % taking pictures clip–only a day after his signing rite on the NLEX place of business in Balintawak, attended by way of group governor Ronald Dulatre, group supervisor Virgil Villavicencio, and Uichico.

Things have no longer all the time been clean for Mocon after being traded from Phoenix in September ultimate 12 months, however his constant effort satisfied group officers to deliver him again another 12 months.

“When I talked to coach Jong and the bosses [before], they were 50-50 in signing me because they were still trying to feel me out if I’m compatible with the team but since the preseason until this conference, I work for the minutes,” stated the San Beda product.

“In Phoenix, I had some so-so performances. So now, in this conference, I’m trying to prove something — that we can be part of the top teams,” he added.

Dulatre, for his section, is seeing that effort translate at the flooring.

“After a year with us, Javee is really starting to blossom into one of our leaders. He’s blending well into the system and stepping up when we need him. We can’t wait to see what more he can show in the coming seasons,” stated Dulatre.

Mocon is averaging 9.6 issues and 5.1 rebounds in line with sport within the ongoing All-Filipino Conference.

NLEX hopes to journey his momentum once more on Sunday in opposition to Meralco, additionally at Philsports Arena.