PBA: Phoenix dedicates win to JC Cullar after father’s dying

Phoenix Fuel Masters bench have a good time after RJ Jazul’s basket throughout a PBA Philippine Cup recreation. –PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines — While Phoenix earned a win within the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night time on the expense of NorthPort, it wasn’t all birthday celebration after the general buzzer.

The Fuel Masters defeated the Batang Pier, 118-107, in a recreation devoted to protect JC Cullar, who misplaced his father only a day previous.

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“His dad passed away yesterday so let’s just pray for the Cullar family. He [even] played tonight and we dedicate the game to him, to his family, and to the soul of his father,” mentioned an emotional trainer Jamike Jarin.

“I told him to go and get the fastest flight to be with his family and he said he has an obligation to his family here, to his Phoenix family.”

Despite the private tragedy, Cullar suited up and contributed 4 issues and 4 assists. His demeanor gave no trace of the weight he carried.

Jarin published that the College of St. Benilde product selected to play first, announcing, “He said, ‘My dad would love to see me play.’ So he got the earliest flight after our game. I just salute him for that. I don’t know, if I was in his position, I wouldn’t even be able to move.”

Jason Perkins, who led Phoenix with 26 issues to reinforce to 3-7, used to be moved by means of Cullar’s power and unravel.

“It’s really hard to play after that happens with your family. He has a flight at 2 a.m., but he still had the strength to come out, play, and he played well tonight,” mentioned Perkins. “JC hasn’t been anything but positive and strong and I think that really inspired and motivated us today.”

“Yesterday in practice, you wouldn’t even be able to tell. He was in there getting shots up before and after. He stayed positive, and he works hard,” Perkins added. added.